Embedding Sustainable Procurement E-Learning Module
An interactive e learning module providing valuable lessons for anybody contributing to procurement decisions or working with suppliers. The module…
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Public Food Procurement for Sustainable Food Systems and Healthy Diets Volume 2
Sustainable public food procurement has the potential to impact both food consumption and food production patterns. It may enhance access to healthy diets for consumers of publicly procured food (such as schoolchildren) and promote the development of more sustainable food systems (through its demand and spillover effects). Sustainable public food procurement also has the potential to decrease rural poverty by stimulating the development of markets, providing a regular and reliable source of income for smallholder farmers and helping these farmers overcome barriers that prevent them from enhancing their productivity.
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Income and wealth inequality in the UK: The role of standards
A report from a round table facilitated by BSI in the UK to evaluate the levels of wealth and income inequality and explore how standards may be used to tackle the problem.
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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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Reducing the Environmental Impact of Home Printing
80% of used ink cartridges are thrown into landfill every year- that equates to one every 11 seconds! With 97% of the produce being fully recyclable, it’s a problem we can easily solve.
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Generando valor social real – Aprendizaje, adquisiciones y empleo
Shaun McCarthy ofrece una descripción general del programa de adquisiciones sostenibles de British Land para generar valor social, un objetivo clave de la ISO 20400.
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A Guide to setting up a re-purposed Laptops for Learning project by Claire Louise Chapman.
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.
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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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