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Jan 19 2021 / Czech

“Jak dosáhnout udržitelných výsledků prostřednictvím dodavatelských řetězců s pomocí normy ISO 20400” translated by the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs of the Czech Republic

“ Detailní průvodce pokyny ISO 20400: udržitelné nakupování, vytvořený pro organizaci IEMA, největší světový profesionální institut udržitelnosti. Průvodce připravil Shaun McCarthy, vedoucí britské delegace pro vytváření těchto pokynů ISO. Průvodce je užitečný pro všechny, kteří zvažují využití pokynů ISO 20400 pro nastavení své nákupní politiky, před tím, než si ISO zakoupí.“

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Dec 22 2020 / English

Alfred Gilbert Webinar speaker

Having graduated in 2015 with a Masters in Sustainable Development from the University of Exeter Alfred joined Action Sustainability in July 2018 and the multi award-winning Supply Chain Sustainability School before transferring across into the Consultancy.
He has since spent time working with major clients on their social value.
Alfie is currently seconded part time to Siemens as a Sustainability Specialist for their rail automation division and works closely with other consultants to support the delivery of the Sustainability Tool.

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Dec 22 2020 / English

A Guide to Traceability

An in depth paper from UN Global Compact descibing supply chain traceability and how to achieve it.

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Nov 26 2020 / English

Leading role or bit player? Main contractors, supply chain and sustainable construction. Contributed Erica Russell.

Large scale construction projects require supply networks to deliver thousands of component parts. Embodied within them are minerals, energy, water, labour, waste and other human rights abuses. This thesis focuses on the UK construction industry and the ability of the main contractor to affect the sustainability of the final asset.

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Nov 23 2020 / English

Supporting Government Procurement of using recycled materials using the ISO 20400 standard. Contributed by Jean-Louis Haie

An report from Australia where the Government are sustainably procuring recycled materials using the ISO 20400 standard – guidance.

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Sep 28 2020 / English

Balfour Beatty ISO 20400 case study

Balfour Beatty are the largest construction contractor in the UK. They embraced ISO 20400 immediately after it was published and have since taken two independent evaluations. This short article shares their journey and lessons learned.

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Aug 20 2020 / English

Supply Chain Sustainability School – 100th partner!

As the Supply Chain Sustainability School gains it’s 100th partner, the partners reflect on what benefits they have gained by being part of the SCSS and how their supply chains benefit from the FREE resources.

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Jun 22 2020 / Spanish

La contratación sostenible y la “Nueva Normalidad” – 5 acciones claves Kindly translated by Stefania Chica-Jacome

Mientras el mundo emerge con cautela de la crisis del Covid-19, Shaun McCarthy comparte 5 ideas sobre cómo podría ser la “Nueva Normalidad” para la contratación sostenible.

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