Plastic packaging in the UK housing sector
This report captures the learning from a major project of the Supply Chain Sustainability School involving ten partners from its waste and resource use leadership group.
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Product sustainability standards – friend or foe? By Shaun McCarthy OBE
Shaun McCarthy OBE considers the role of product standards in a well-structured sustainable procurement strategy and the dangers of applying them as a blunt instrument.
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Climate change adaptation and resilience by Imogen Player
Imogen Player of Action Sustainability explains the difference between adaptation and resilliance. She sets out how a well structured sustainability strategy can address both
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Carbon benefits of offsite construction by Dr Naomi Pratt
A compelling case for the benefits of offsite construction to radically reduce carbon at every stage of a building life cycle complete with real life examples and practical guidance. Prepared by Dr Naomi Pratt on behalf of the UK Supply Chain Sustainability School.
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ISO 20400 – The next five years by Shaun McCarthy OBE This content was first published on SustMeme
Shaun McCarthy OBE shares his thoughts on what needs to be done to take ISO 20400 to the next level over the next five years.
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Diversity Survey 2022 – UK Construction Sector
The UK Supply Chain Sustainability School has conducted the second annual comprehensive survey of workforce diversity across the construction sector supply chain. The survey covers nearly 400,000 employees from 270 organisations provides insightful analysis into the challenges faced by the sector.
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Sustainable innovation in supply chains
Amee Ritchie and Jake Elliott-Hook, founders of S’wheat, a reusable bottle made from plants, and Dr James Cadman, Head of Consultancy and Carbon at Action Sustainability, discuss how businesses can develop supply chain sustainability initiatives.
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Greening the supply chain 2022
Balfour Beatty, the largest construction contractor in the UK, has produced an in-depth report on the preparations for Net Zero carbon through their supply chain partners. This report is presented in collaboration with the Supply Chain Sustainability School.
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HVO as an alternative to diesel by James Cadman and Imogen Player
A detailed paper on the benefits and risks related to using Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil (HVO) as a greener alternative to diesel
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