An academic report publishes in 2021 by Nottingham university investigating the UK’s built environment sector and its respopnse to the world’s first national Modern Slavery Act.
A short report published in 2021 by Nottingham University in the UK assessing the effectiveness of modern slavery guidance for procurers in the UK construction industry including the impact of Covid-19.
In lockdown, businesses and individuals are responding to homeschooling digital learning needs and re-purposing devices. If you’re thinking of co-ordinating a laptops for learning project, here are some key pointers based on my very recent (and ongoing) experience of co-ordinating a project in the North of England.
Floreon Founder and CEO, Shaun Chatterton, tells of his 10 year journey through research and development to now offering the sustainable and high performing bioplastic, Floreon.
“ 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.“
An in depth paper from UN Global Compact descibing supply chain traceability and how to achieve it.
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.
An report from Australia where the Government are sustainably procuring recycled materials using the ISO 20400 standard – guidance.
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.
