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UK built environment workforce diversity 2023

UK built environment workforce diversity 2023

Supply Chain Sustainability School has published the largest-ever employee diversity survey in the United Kingdom. This comprehensive survey offers a detailed record of diversity data and pinpointing areas for improvement..

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COP 28 “On the road to hell” by Jonathon Porritt

COP 28 “On the road to hell” by Jonathon Porritt

CoP 28 limped to its predictably calamitous conclusion on December 13th.
The heavily spun headline (“historic breakthrough”) quickly dribbled away into the sands of Dubai, to
be replaced by more “balanced” commentaries from governments, businesses and some mainstream
NGOs. Three weeks on, even that laboured balancing act now looks either totally naïve or deeply
dishonest.

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Shaun McCarthy on Sustainable Procurement in 2024

Shaun McCarthy on Sustainable Procurement in 2024

2023 was a pivotal year for the sustainable procurement agenda. As we emerged from Covid
and into terrible wars in Ukraine and Gaza, the fragility of our supply chains and the volatility
of prices were cruelly exposed. Furthermore, much of the world has now accepted that
climate change must be addressed urgently if the human race wishes to continue into future
generations.

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ISO 20400-Zertifizierung – Die Fakten  Kindly translated into German by Dr James Cadman

ISO 20400-Zertifizierung – Die Fakten Kindly translated into German by Dr James Cadman

Der Zweck dieses Hinweises besteht darin, Käufern dabei zu helfen, fundierte Entscheidungen über Zertifizierungsdienste im Zusammenhang mit ISO 20400 zu treffen. Unsere Kernbotschaft lautet: ISO 20400 dient als Orientierung. Eine Konformitätsbescheinigung kann nicht verlangt werden, daher sollten Sie Ihre Lieferanten nicht um eine solche Bescheinigung bitten.

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Energy and Carbon short video

Energy and Carbon short video

A 5 minute video introducing the key concepts aof climate change in simple language. Ideal for beginners or those thrying to explain the concept to others.

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Moving BS 25700 to an International Standard: Combating Modern Slavery, Forced Labor, and Human Trafficking by Helen Carter in St Lucia

Moving BS 25700 to an International Standard: Combating Modern Slavery, Forced Labor, and Human Trafficking by Helen Carter in St Lucia

Helen Carter is a committee member working on a new ISO standard to help the world take an important step toward combatting modern slavery, forced labour, and human trafficking on a global scale. While challenges exist, the potential benefits for business, including enhanced credibility, improved transparency, and positive brand image, make the transition imperative for businesses committed to ethical practices. More importantly, the benefits for people trapped in human trafficking and forced labour conditions is priceless.

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Just Transition – a perspective from Scottish and Southern Energy

Just Transition – a perspective from Scottish and Southern Energy

A short video from UK energy business Scottish and Southern Energy setting out their perspective on Just Transition to a low carbon economy in the context of transitions in the UK in the 1980s. We thank Scottish and Southern Energy for their permission to share this video.

For more information please visit ISO20400.org

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