Episode 82 – ISO 20400 – Reflections from Australia with Tanya Harris
Tanya Harris has a perspective on ISO 20400 as a member of the Australian delegation that developed it, as a…
Tanya Harris has a perspective on ISO 20400 as a member of the Australian delegation that developed it, as a…
Sustainable procurement expert Aaron Reid shares his thoughts on ISO 20400 from a UK and Australian perspective. In this series…
Alastair Coulstock discusses the challenges of delivering sustainable supply chains in Australia
Alistair Coulstock discusses standards for sustainable buildings and infrastructure in Australia
Comprehensive guidance on mitigating supply chain modern slavery risks from the Property Council of Australia
The upcoming disclosure standards from the International Sustainability Standards Board, coupled with regulations such as the SEC’s Climate-Related Disclosure regulation, will necessitate that companies report their scope 3 emissions. This requirement is a significant step towards enhancing transparency and accountability for the environmental impacts within their supply chains.
Jean-Louis Tourneux talks about his sustainable procurement career in France and Australia. https://www.buzzsprout.com/1879438/episodes/10425559
Environmental degradation, air pollution and climate change are having devastating impacts in all parts of the world, with the greatest effect on vulnerable and low-income communities. The world is facing a climate emergency that threatens to undo decades of progress in global health. Climate change is exacerbating poverty and health inequality1 and slowing down the efforts of the global health community to realize universal health coverage.
Since our workshop at the IAPB Council of Members meeting in Dar es Salaam October 2019, and the drafting of this Guide, the world has changed unrecognizably. Most countries affected by the COVID-19 pandemic have either been through or are in lockdown as a response. Global air traffic has seen an unprecedented decline. And health systems across the world have diverted most of their resources to manage the outbreak, resulting in an almost universal suspension of crucial eye health services such as cataract surgeries and distribution of glasses.