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April 5, 2025
News, Analysis
Peter Smith
Accenture loses out due to lack of DEI - hang ...

It is going to be difficult for firms to position DEI policies to appeal to both US and European government customers

Accenture loses out due to lack of DEI - hang on a minute, says the US
March 13, 2025
Analysis, Features
Peter Smith
"Purpose" is changing for all of us

The most fundamental ‘purpose’ in coming years will be keeping ourselves safe from harm

"Purpose" is changing for all of us
February 24, 2025
News, Analysis
Peter Smith
Would you like Modern Slavery with your burgers?

A recent shocking case in the UK highlighted that modern slavery is all around us

Would you like Modern Slavery with your burgers?
February 2, 2025
News, Analysis
Peter Smith
Scope 3 Peer Group Provides Some Hope!

The Scope 3 Peer Group event was an encouraging success story

Scope 3 Peer Group Provides Some Hope!
January 14, 2025
News, Analysis
Peter Smith
Calm weather may lead to potential power cuts ...

The UK came close to electricity demand exceeding supply last week. Is the rush towards decarbonisation of the power network threatening supply continuity?

Calm weather may lead to potential power cuts in the UK
Peter Smith
January 16, 2024
News, Good practice

Making Supplier Diversity Programmes Lawsuit-Proof

Peter Smith
January 16, 2024
News, Good practice
Making Supplier Diversity Programmes Lawsuit-Proof

Lawsuits against diversity initiatives including supplier diversity programmes are increasing in the US - there are ways to make successful challenges less likely though

Tagged: Supplier diversity, DEI, Legal, Forbes

Comment
Peter Smith
January 4, 2024
Good practice, News

Diageo's Interesting Purpose-Driven Initiatives

Peter Smith
January 4, 2024
Good practice, News
Diageo's Interesting Purpose-Driven Initiatives

Diageo is investing in water management in Mexico, and training disadvantaged people for careers in hospitality - look like strong purpose-driven initiatives.

Tagged: Diageo, consumer goods, water, Training, Diversity

Comment
Peter Smith
December 18, 2023
Good practice, Analysis

Lancaster University – How Procurement is Supporting Budget Holder “Carbon Decisions”

Peter Smith
December 18, 2023
Good practice, Analysis
Lancaster University – How Procurement is Supporting Budget Holder “Carbon Decisions”

The procurement team at Lancaster University is helping budget holders understand the carbon implications of their buying decisions.

Tagged: Emissions, Carbon tracking, Universities

Comment
Peter Smith
December 11, 2023
News, Analysis

UK Climate mitigation – not enough being done

Peter Smith
December 11, 2023
News, Analysis
UK Climate mitigation – not enough being done

The latest National Aduit Office report looks at how the UK government is approaching climate change “adaptation”.

Tagged: climate change, UK, Government policy, NAO

Comment
Peter Smith
November 26, 2023
Good practice, Analysis

How do Tech Firms See Social Value Procurement?

Peter Smith
November 26, 2023
Good practice, Analysis
How do Tech Firms See Social Value Procurement?

An interesting new report looks at how tech firms in the UK perceive the public sector focus on social value

Tagged: Technology, Public sector, Social Value

Comment
Peter Smith
November 8, 2023
Good practice, Features

Truly Purposeful Procurement at the University of Huddersfield

Peter Smith
November 8, 2023
Good practice, Features
Truly Purposeful Procurement at the University of Huddersfield

The new multi-faith centre at the University of Huddersfield is a good example of a project that focused on “purpose” but also delivered on time and to budget, through effective procurement and project management.

Tagged: Construction, Universities, UK

Comment
Peter Smith
November 2, 2023
News, Analysis

Unilever adjusts its purpose and sustainability approach

Peter Smith
November 2, 2023
News, Analysis
Unilever adjusts its purpose and sustainability approach

Unilever announces a new approach to sustainability and purpose - but what will it really mean?

Tagged: Unilever, business purpose, shareholders

1 Comment
Peter Smith
October 17, 2023
News, Analysis

Climate, Antarctic and IPCC Updates - Be Worried....

Peter Smith
October 17, 2023
News, Analysis
Climate, Antarctic and IPCC Updates - Be Worried....

Temperature records continue to be smashed and the IPCC report is not good news

Tagged: climate change, IPCC

Comment
Peter Smith
September 26, 2023
Analysis

Has the Focus on Scope 3 Emissions Failed? (Part 2)

Peter Smith
September 26, 2023
Analysis
Has the Focus on Scope 3 Emissions Failed? (Part 2)

We need to consider power in the supply chain when we consider how to approach Scope 3 emission reduction programmes.

Tagged: Scope 3, Emissions, supply chain

Peter Smith
September 18, 2023
Analysis

Has the Focus on Scope 3 Emissions Failed?

Peter Smith
September 18, 2023
Analysis
Has the Focus on Scope 3 Emissions Failed?

There has been conisderable focus on Scope 3 emissions in recent years - but has that actually delivered any real benefits?

Tagged: Emissions, Scope 3, Regulation

Comment
Peter Smith
August 30, 2023
News, Analysis

Should Unilever Pull Out of Russia?

Peter Smith
August 30, 2023
News, Analysis
Should Unilever Pull Out of Russia?

Unilever is under pressure to stop doing business in Russia if they want to be seen as an ethical, purposeful business.

Tagged: Unilever, Russia, Politics, Food industry

Comment
Peter Smith
August 22, 2023
Features, Good practice

Supporting specific supplier groups - governments don't find it easy

Peter Smith
August 22, 2023
Features, Good practice
Supporting specific supplier groups - governments don't find it easy

Governments often try to help minority owned or small suppliers - but it is not easy to do that well

Tagged: government, SMEs, Minority owned firms, USA, south Africa

Comment
Peter Smith
August 5, 2023
News, Analysis

The Coutts / Farage Fiasco - Lessons To Be Learnt

Peter Smith
August 5, 2023
News, Analysis
The Coutts / Farage Fiasco - Lessons To Be Learnt

The Coutts / Nigel Farage episode shows that firms need to implement DEI programmes thoughfully and be clear about their objectives.

Tagged: Diveristy, Financial services, Farage

Comment
Peter Smith
July 26, 2023
News, Analysis

Is Amazon a "Good Company"?

Peter Smith
July 26, 2023
News, Analysis
Is Amazon a "Good Company"?

Amazon has published its annual sustainability report. What are the strengths and weaknesses of the firm’s approach?

Tagged: Amazon, Sustainable Procurement Pledge, Annual report

Comment
Peter Smith
July 21, 2023
Analysis

How Did Covid Affect the Sustainability Movement?

Peter Smith
July 21, 2023
Analysis
How Did Covid Affect the Sustainability Movement?

I wrote about how Covid might affect purpose and sustainabiltiy in my book. Two years later, were my predictions accurate?

Tagged: Sustainability, Covid, Purpose

Comment
Peter Smith
July 13, 2023
News, People

I'm Associating in Northampton

Peter Smith
July 13, 2023
News, People
I'm Associating in Northampton

I’m pleased to say that I have become an external associate of the University of Northampton’s Centre for Sustainable Business Practices.

Tagged: Academia, Sustainability, Northampton

Comment
Peter Smith
July 3, 2023
News, Analysis

Climate Change Committee Report - Little Confidence in UK Hitting Targets

Peter Smith
July 3, 2023
News, Analysis
Climate Change Committee Report - Little Confidence in UK Hitting Targets

The UK’s Climate Change Committee lacks confidence that the country will hit its emissoins targets.

Tagged: climate change, Emissions, CCC, Government policy

Comment
Peter Smith
June 26, 2023
Analysis, Good practice

ESG Legislation - Important and More Interesting Than You Might Think!

Peter Smith
June 26, 2023
Analysis, Good practice
ESG Legislation - Important and More Interesting Than You Might Think!

The SPP session on the regulatory environment for sustianble procurement gave us plenty to think about.

Tagged: Regulation, Legal, Human rights, Emissions, SPP

Comment
Peter Smith
June 14, 2023
Analysis, Good practice

Supplier Diversity - Just Do It!

Peter Smith
June 14, 2023
Analysis, Good practice
Supplier Diversity - Just Do It!

A panel discussion at the recent P2P Network summit produced some good ideas and insight into supplier diversity programmes.

Tagged: Diversity, Supplier diversity, P2P Network, Events

Comment
Peter Smith
June 4, 2023
News, Good practice

The Mars Bar Returns to Paper Wrappers

Peter Smith
June 4, 2023
News, Good practice
The Mars Bar Returns to Paper Wrappers

Mars is trialling paper wrappers for its iconic Mars Bar, and moving away from plastic should have environmental benefits.

Tagged: Pollution, Plastics, Waste, Circularity, confectionery

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