UK construction industry – toxic and dysfunctional?
A report from the Times in the UK highlighting the woeful state of the construction sector. These systemic failures are a serious barrier to sustainable procurement.
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UNLOCKING THE POWER OF SUSTAINABILITY IN PROCUREMENT CASE STUDY: COVESTRO
This paper attempts to contribute in the field of Sustainable Procurement by exploring exemplary practices in Supplier Management and increasing role of stakeholders to drive Sustainability in Procurement.
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Developing Partnerships Across Global Supply Chains
A sustainable supply chain is largely determined by its suppliers. Consequently, the importance of long-term partnerships with suppliers for achieving sustainable development goals in global supply chains is steadily increasing.
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Retaining Disabled Talent Hosted by Jez Cutler Edited by DSediting
Following on from Invisible Disabilities and Attracting Disabled talent this session helps understand how you can retain your disabled talent. From the practical, legal and complying with the equalities act this is a very informative session.
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Climate change and eye health
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.
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International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness Climate Action Working group
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.
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Global Sight Alliance declares climate emergency and call for urgent action.
In recognition of Earth Day, on April 22, 2021, the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) has declared a Climate Emergency and released a Call to Action for Environmentally Sustainable Practices in the Eye Health Sector.
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The London 2012 Olympic Games legacy 9 years on.
Looking back on the 2012 Olympics we can clearly see the legacy the games left not only in sporting facilities but in housing created from the athletes village accommodation.
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Attracting disabled talent. Hosted by Jez Cutler Edited by DSediting
This webinar looks at the law, policies, perceived problems and solutions to enable employers to attract disabled talent into their workforce.
