Sustainability Archives - Page 2 of 2

Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Review

Supporting a public sector department’s sustainability strategy to contribute towards the UK's 2050 Net Zero target by scaling up the transition to renewables.

Strategic Procurement Function Transformation

Working with a mid-sized specialist pharma company to negotiate a full service CRO scope and costs across three pivotal Phase II and III studies.

Network & Logistics Optimisation

Managing a transport collaboration programme for a European frozen food brand that produces, markets and distributes branded frozen food in nine European countries.

3PL Strategy & Partner Selection

Working with a global fast-food chain on a 10-year supply chain strategy, cost to serve break down and 3PL retender for 700+ store locations.

Retail Fashion Trends 2023

As we move closer to the middle of the year, SMEs from across 4C Fashion & Luxury Goods Sub Sector have come together to share insights and explore the challenges the sector faces in 2023 and beyond…

A Platform for Sustainable Change in Biopharma

As severe weather causes illness, injury, and death worldwide, it is impossible to ignore that the health of our communities and our planet are intrinsically linked. This fundamental truth puts the healthcare industry in a unique position: to align its purpose—enhancing societal health and preserving life—with the sustainable practices needed to mitigate environmental catastrophe.

Why Diversifying Your Supply Chain is a Commercial Imperative

How can a partnership with non-traditional suppliers help your business to unleash the benefits of supply chain diversity?

The Case for Change: Procurement Annual Report 2023

In last years’ Procurement Annual Survey we discussed the unprecedented procurement and supply chain challenges facing organisations and provided a series of recommendations on how to reimagine and to reinvent procurement for the future. Whilst supply chain resilience issues caused by the pandemic linger, other challenges have emerged with recent political and macroeconomic events significantly impacting energy and input...

Interview: Innocent Drinks’ Strategy for Success as B Corp Leaders

When B Corp launched in the UK, it gained attention in the business industry with organizations seeking to gain certification that independently endorsed their credentials. Being certified distinguishes those companies who are simply using savvy marketing and greenwashing rhetoric, from those genuinely committed to driving positive social and environmental change.

4 Reasons Why Sustainability Is Key to Commercial Success

In the wake of Shell and BP announcing record-breaking profits for 2022 driven by the increase in wholesale gas prices following the war in Ukraine, their sustainability targets have been placed firmly in the back seat. BP announced that its profits had doubled to $28b whilst also revising its commitment to cut oil and gas production by 40% by...

A COP-Out or Common Sense? The Wait for a COP-Led Global Carbon Market Continues

COP (Conference of the Parties) global climate summits have been running for nearly three decades. The most recent of which, number 27, concluded on Sunday 20th November after 13 days of talks held in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. The planned agenda was rigorous and ambitious, but the reality was less productive, and the finalisation of some crucial topics was kicked like the...

5 Ways to Make Your Supply Chain More Sustainable

In today’s world, it’s crucial for businesses to be socially responsible and accountable. Customers are becoming increasingly conscious about how companies operate, which has led to many businesses focusing on being sustainable. This has implications for supply chain management as supply chains, normally, make up most of a organisations emissions, and supply chains that are more sustainable tend to...

How Can Food Manufacturers Work Towards Net Zero? The Challenge of Tackling Scope 3 Emissions

The end-to-end value chain in the food industry, from farm to fork, accounts for 26% of global greenhouse gas emissions. With consumers rapidly becoming expectant of food brands, supermarkets and high-street restaurant operators to commit to net zero, how can food manufacturers take responsibility and make a meaningful difference to the average 92% of emissions that fall within Scope...

The Growing Impact of Climate Change on Commodity Markets

By definition, a commodity is a basic good used in commerce that is interchangeable with other goods of the same type. Because of their substantially interchangeable nature, commodities trading has been evolving with humans since 4000 BC, when people in Sumer used clay tablets to denote the number of goods to be delivered.

Ways The Commercial Function Can Support Central Government Priorities

Oil and gas prices remain at elevated levels due to the Ukraine war. The governor of the BoE says rising global food prices are a “major worry“ with price inflation of 6.7% last month. The CEO of 2 Sisters, the chicken manufacturer said that the cost of chickens could rise by up to 15% this year as a result of the war in...