Why net zero procurement programmes must go beyond carbon

clock • 4 min read

The drive to establish 'sustainable' supply chains must be delivered in a way that does not marginalise small businesses who form the backbone of the economy, writes Kier Group's Jo Potts

Like so many industries, the built environment is heavily reliant on its supply chain. Inevitably then, as we make progress on scope one and two operational carbon emissions, attentions turn to reducing...

To continue reading this article...

Join BusinessGreen

  • Enjoy exclusive news, insights and analysis from Europe’s leading source of information on the green economy and business.
  • Make smart, responsible business decisions with an eye on the latest regulatory and tech development
  • Tap into our extensive archive of exclusive articles, news, analysis and guide
  • Access to our new BusinessGreen intelligence service, providing you with
  • > Exclusive in-depth case studies
  • > Policy briefings, white papers and reports on market trends that are shaping the direction of the net zero transition
  • Our overnight briefing, expertly curated help you run a competitive and sustainable business
  • Online and interactive meetings with BusinessGreen’s editors to discuss the crucial stories and trends from the past month

Choose from 3 paid membership levels or start a 7-day no strings trial.

Join nowTry 7 day trial

 

Already a BusinessGreen member?

Login

More on Supply chain

Chivas Brothers toasts new sustainable agriculture programme

Chivas Brothers toasts new sustainable agriculture programme

Pilot programme aims to support sustainable farming practices among Scottish barley growers

clock 11 June 2024 • 3 min read
Securing the future of apparel supply chains

Securing the future of apparel supply chains

Regenerative farming is critical to creating a more climate-resilient future for the fashion industry and the global farming community, writes CottonConnect's Alison Ward

Alison Ward, Cotton Connect
clock 07 June 2024 • 5 min read
Frontier Agriculture invests in CCm Technologies' 'carbon negative' fertiliser

Frontier Agriculture invests in CCm Technologies' 'carbon negative' fertiliser

Investment aims to prepare low carbon fertiliser product for roll out across UK farms

clock 03 June 2024 • 4 min read