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Achieving Resource Efficiency WRAP's web-based guidance on Waste Minimisation, Waste Management, Recycled Content and Regeneration.
An inventory of carbon and energy (ICE) Professor Geoff Hammond and Craig Jones from the Department of Mechanical Engineering (University of Bath) have been working on a database to determine the embodied energy and carbon of a large number of building materials. The database has been used to release an Inventory of Carbon & Energy (ICE). The Inventory of Carbon and Energy (ICE) is available for download here
Article 13 Article 13 are strategic advisors on risk associated with business responsibility. We typically work in the areas of governance, CSR and sustainable development. We provide an independent perspective that challenges the robustness and fitness of your company's ability to deliver against future uncertainties.
BRE responsible sourcing BRE Global has launched a new framework standard for the responsible sourcing of construction products - BRE Environmental and Sustainability Standard (BES) 6001: 2008
Building guide to sustainable construction regulations The government is busy legislating to make contractors build eco-houses and homeowners improve existing stock. This guidance considers what regulations are already in place, and what may be coming up
Business to Business Ltd Business to Business Exhibitions are the only UK based events company specialising in Meet the Buyers, Winning Business and Better People Better Business. Their events and activities are proven to save you months of research, travel, wasted meetings and cold calling - by bringing you 'face-to-face' with the very people you need to meet...
Buy Sustainable - Quick Wins 'Buy Sustainable - Quick Wins' are comprised of both a set of mandatory minimum standards at the market average level and best practice specifications. These best practice specifications are a new feature for 2008 and are more stretching than the mandatory minimum. They are voluntary for those procurers that wish to purchase the "best in class" products in certain areas.
Carbon Disclosure Project - Supply Chain Leadership Collaborations The Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) is an independent not-for-profit organisation aiming to create a lasting relationship between shareholders and corporations regarding the implications for shareholder value and commercial operations presented by climate change. Its goal is to facilitate a dialogue, supported by quality information, from which a rational response to climate change will emerge.
Carbon Free Group A group of professionals with expertise in all aspects of sustainable, 'cradle-to-cradle' design and construction. We look to collaborate with like minded professionals in delivering the best and most viable zero carbon solutions within the built environment.
Carbon Reduction Label Everything we buy, produce and use has a carbon footprint. The carbon footprint of a product or service is the total carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse gases emitted during its life, from its production to its final disposal. The Carbon Reduction Label has been developed by the Carbon Trust, the UK's leading authority on carbon reduction, to help us understand the carbon footprints of the products and services we use.
CIPFA Performance Improvement Network The CIPFA Performance Improvement Network (PIN) provides public sector practitioners with day-to-day practical support on the improvement agenda.
CIRIA This website seeks to achieve waste reduction and improved resource productivity in the building and civil engineering sectors. It is aimed both at those who are able to influence company policy, design and procurement decisions and those who are responsible for procedures on site.
City of London Local Procurement This website is designed to offer City-based businesses more information when considering the local impacts of their purchasing decisions.
Climate Change Northwest Climate Change Northwest is the new regional website exploring the opportunities and challenges that a changing climate presents to England's Northwest. You can use the site to find out how you can help and assist your business , household or school to better understand and manage climate change.
Commissioning and Procurement This content resource pulls together links to publications, guidance and good practice case studies relating to procurement and commissioning for different sectors
Defra greenhouse gas (GHG) conversion factors These greenhouse gas conversion factors should be used alongside guidance on how to measure and report your greenhouse gas emissions to help you measure and report on the greenhouse emissions that your organisation is responsible for.
Defra public sector food procurement Guidance and case studies from Defra's public sector food procurement initiative
Director Sustainability Director magazine's sustainability website, featuring regularly updated sustainability news for business leaders
E.ON's Corporate Responsibility Report 2008 E.ON's 5th Corporate Social Responsibility report - published in May 2009
Envirowise Envirowise offers UK businesses free, independent, confidential advice and support on practical ways to increase profits, minimise waste and reduce environmental impact...
Ethical Procurement for Health The first national guidance on ethical procurement in healthcare
EU ecolabel Information about the EU ecolabelling scheme
EU Green Public Procurement Link to EU guidance on Green Public Procurement (GPP) including the GPP training toolkit and handbook on environmental public procurement
Forum for the Future Forum for the future is a charity that works in partnership with business, the public sector and others to build a sustainable future...
Forward Commitment Procurement Initially developed in partnership with the Office of Government Commerce to address the particular barriers to market faced by environmental innovations, the Forward Commitment Procurement (FCP) approach is also suitable for the procurement of innovative solutions in other markets, such as sustainable development, healthcare and construction.
Green Business Network Green Business Network (GBN) is an independent, business-led, membership-based local environmental charity working with businesses, and related organisations in Bedfordshire, Luton, Milton Keynes and neighbouring areas.
Guardian Ethical Living Blog Read the latest news and views on sustainability issues on the Guardian's Ethical Living Blog
Guardian Sustainability Interesting information from the Guardian on their sustainability reporting
Handbook of Sustainable Procurement for schools The Handbook of Sustainable Procurement is the leading educational resource for sustainable purchasing and has been compiled for all school purchasers and decision makers with an interest in sustainable development. Its purpose is to provide teachers and procurement staff with all the information and resources that they need to purchase sustainable products and services and thereby achieve their sustainable schools targets.
ICLEI With performance-oriented action, campaigns, programmes and projects on selected strategic themes, ICLEI assists its local government members to accelerate sustainability in Europe.
London Remade London Remade is in the business of recycling, creating environmental solutions for a sustainable capital. This is achieved through developing markets for recycled content products, providing tailored support to help grow green enterprises and introducing green practices to existing businesses....
London Sustainability Exchange London Sustainability Exchange provide organisations and networks of individuals with the motivation, knowledge, and connections they need to put sustainability into practice....
London Sustainable Development Commission The London Sustainable Development Commission (LSDC) was established in 2002 to advise the Mayor of London on making the capital an exemplary sustainable city. The Commission is made up of individual experts who give their time voluntarily, promoting sustainable development, embedding sustainability into London wide strategies, and helping make sustainability a meaningful and understandable concept for all Londoners. The LSDC launched its 'London Leaders' programme in 2007, which brings together London's leading lights in sustainability to deliver change, and inspire others to do the same. Visit the LSDC website to download recent research and find out more about the London Leaders and their projects.
Low Carbon Industrial Strategy The central hub for news on how the Government is working to deliver the transition to a low carbon future. This website provides up-to-date news from across Government on the action it is taking to put the UK onto a permanent low carbon footing, whilst simultaneously securing maximum economic benefit.
Low Carbon Vehicle Procurement Programme Announced in the May 2007 Energy White Paper, the programme aims to accelerate the introduction of lower carbon technologies onto the UK vehicle market, with the ultimate objective of reducing overall carbon emissions from the vehicle fleet.
Managing Sustainable Value Chains Learn how the concept of sustainable value chain management could enable your organisation to be more innovative and competitive
Market Transformation Programme The Market Transformation Programme (MTP) supports the development and implementation of UK Government policy on sustainable products.
Mayor of London's Green Procurement Code An information hub for businesses looking to reduce their environmental impact through responsible purchasing. Visitors can access the latest news and events listings, sustainable products and suppliers, the latest industry publications and best practice case studies. Signatories to the Green Procurement Code will benefit from a 'members-only' toolkit, which provides comprehensive information and advice on implementing green purchasing.
OGC food and drink procurement Advice and guidance on sustainable food and drink procurement, including links to useful resources, news and events.
One Planet Products One Planet Products (OPP) is a membership-only bulk buying initiative focused on making it easier and more cost-effective for housing associations and developers to specify high quality, sustainable building materials and products. OPP provides its members a mechanism through which they will be able to purchase environmental products, materials and services easier and more cost effectively....
Responsible procurement at E.ON Discover how E.ON is embedding responsible procurement in its business practices
Responsible Purchasing Network The Responsible Purchasing Network (RPN) is an international network of buyers dedicated to socially responsible and environmentally sustainable purchasing. Our membership program and consulting services provide institutional purchasers with cutting edge procurement tools and resources designed to save money, conserve resources, reduce waste, and improve efficiency.
Shaun McCarthy's blog- Commission for a Sustainable London 2012 Shaun McCarthy discusses his recent activities as Chair of the Commission for a Sustainable London 2012 in his blog
SIMAP Gateway to European Public Procurement The SIMAP portal provides access to the most important information about public procurement in Europe
Social Clauses Project: A Cabinet Office - Office of the Third Sector research project Results of a Local Authority pilot project which aimed to consolidate knowledge on the existing use and best practice of social clauses; provide clarity on the merits of using social clauses and support good commissioning and procurement by producing user friendly materials to help decision makers.
Social Issues in Purchasing Guidance from the OGC which looks at the different stages of the procurement process and how social issues can legitimately be incorporated in the purchasing cycle
Society for the Environment The Society for the Environment is a leading independent, non-political umbrella organisation for environmental and sustainability professionals.
Stakeholder engagement at E:ON Learn how E.ON have worked with Action Sustainability to consider the social impact of their supply chain for the wider community, through considerate purchasing
Supplier Diversity Europe Supplier Diversity Europe aims to create an environment that provides under-represented small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) a free and fair opportunity to compete for private and public sector contracts.
Supplier Diversity Handbook A summary of supplier diversity in Europe, including research and useful resources
Sustainable Building Sustainable Building is a newsletter on energy efficiency and green building from Newzeye, the publisher of Brownfield Briefing
Sustainable Development Commission The Government's independent watchdog on sustainable development
Sustainable Development in Government 2008 Government is starting to get to grips with its sustainable operations targets, with improvements on waste, water, and travel; but carbon emissions from offices are still not on track.
Sustainable Development Indicators 2009 The latest edition of the Sustainable Development Indicators in your pocket handbook.
Sustainable Procurement Information Network SPIN is the first and only website dedicated to supporting local authorities in their efforts to procure sustainably, and provides a 'one-stop' website containing the very best information relating to the sustainable procurement agenda.
The 2009 CSR Professional Services Directory The 2009 CSR Professional Services Directory has now been published live online. The directory, which is produced by Ethical Performance and is free to use online, is the definite one-stop reference source to who's who among corporate responsibility service providers around the world, listing 553 providers under 57 categories.
The Green Source - A Guide to Sustainable Purchasing for the Hotel Industry Download the Considerate Hoteliers Association's guide to sustainable procurement. This publication has already caught the eye of many blue chip and responsible companies both within the hotel industry and beyond.
The Procurement Exchange The Procurement Exchange is Canada's first web-based, 'one stop shop' for jobs, insight and training. It can connect you to virtually any procurement-related service provider in Canada and beyond.
Triple Bottom Line accounting The TBL2 tool from the Centre for Sustainability Accounting offers complete carbon footprint and triple bottom line accounting for companies and organisations, based on Nobel-Prize-winning, environmental input-output analysis. A full upstream scope 3 (supply chain) accounting of greenhouse gases of any organisation can easily be performed.
UK Climate Predictions 2009 The UK climate projections (UKCP09) provide information on how the UK's climate is likely to change in the 21st century, as it responds to rising levels of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.
US Environmental Protection Agency Environmentally Preferable Purchasing The EPA's Environmentally Preferable Purchasing (EPP) program was developed to help the federal government buy more sustainable products. The site has guidance and tools to help public and private purchasers to source green products and services.
Water footprinting An information hub on water footprinting from National Geographic
WRAP Waste & Resources Action Programme aims to accelerate resource efficiency by creating efficient markets for recycled materials and products, while removing barriers to waste minimisation, re-use and recycling...
Wrap material specific recycling information Download recycling information, sorted and categorised by material type
Wrap reclaimed building products website Download tools and guidance including the reclaimed building products guide
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