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August 24, 2007 
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Companies Dumping Non-Green Suppliers, Study Shows The pressure is on for outsourcing suppliers to produce green credentials and adopt green initiatives, as environmental concerns enter into companies' formal vendor-selection processes, according to a new survey by the Brown-Wilson Group, which studies the outsourcing market. (Press Release) Read more... Also This Week... Grocers Set Sights on Sustainable Supply Lines More than eight out of ten supply chain professionals say their business has a formal scheme in place to green their distribution operations, according to the latest research by international food and grocery expert IGD. (Logistics Manager) Read more... New Group Promotes Sustainable Sourcing in Italy Acquisti & Sostenibilità (purchasing and sustainability) will provide information, training and support to firms and individuals who want to learn about sustainable procurement. (Supply Management) Read more... Epson Steps Up Paper Procurement Policy Epson, which already sources recycled pulp for some of its paper products, will now also confirm legality, sustainability, chemical substance safety, and environmental management when procuring paper products from suppliers. (ICTWorld) Read more... Marks & Spencer Urges Indian Suppliers to Go Green As its reliance on goods from India continues to grow, Marks & Spencer is working with Indian suppliers to align their practices with the company's commitment to sustainable sourcing. (Economic Times) Read more... ______________________________________________ Join the New Wave of Sustainable Brand Leaders
Wal-Mart's Ethical Standards Program Audits More Factories Than Any Company in the World Wal-Mart conducted audits at 8,873 factories last year — more than any other company in the world, according to the retail giant's recently released "2006 Ethical Sourcing Report," which noted that the program scope has expanded to include environmental criteria. (Press Release) Read more... 94% Of Supply Chain Professionals Rate Green Issues As Business Priority 
With up to 75% of a company’s carbon footprint coming from transportation and logistics, the focus of supply chain greening is beginning to shift towards this area, where the opportunity to make the biggest difference exists, according to a new report. (Environmental Leader) Read more...
Sony Slashes Energy Use in 9 out of 10 Products The company says it has reduced power consumption within 90% of its product categories during 2006. (vnunet) Read more... Dole Bananas Go Carbon Neutral Dole has partnered with the Costa Rican government on a project aimed at establishing a carbon neutral product supply chain for bananas and pineapples, from their production in Costa Rica to the markets in North America and Europe. (Press Release) Read more... |
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Tools & Frameworks What Is Environmentally Preferable Purchasing? Well should you ask! The U.S. EPA offers this suite of information, tools, and links to help you buy greener, from greener suppliers. A bit of a dry read in spots (this is the government, after all), but given the scale of federal purchasing programs we think these folks know from whence they speak. Read more... Solution Providers |
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