- 27
- JUL
Powering the green revolution
Author: Jonathan Webb - Categories: Sustainability, Global Sourcing
Not only has the recession slowed economic growth but it has also stalled environmental development projects. The value of new renewable investments fell to US$162 billion in 2009 from US$173 billion in the previous year. Most countries are setting ambitious targets for increased renewable energy uptake, but the question remains how will we power the future? more
- 29
- JUN
Facilities management builds a new future
Author: Jonathan Webb - Categories: Sustainability, Outsourcing, Best Practice
The recent advent of World Facilities Management Day shows its crucial role in business success. Although strong facilities management provision itself won't allow companies to clean up in the market, efficiency in back-office operations frees up resources for competitive operations. more
- 16
- JUN
Social enterprise as another means to socially responsible sourcing
Author: Jonathan Webb - Categories: Sustainability
As I was rushing to a seminar, juggling free ice cream in hand, my progress through the throng of procurement professions was arrested by an unexpected question: "how much do you think this bee hive cost to make?" This struck an unlikely chord at the recent Public Procurement Conference in London. more
- 28
- MAY
Hitting the source
Author: Jonathan Webb - Categories: Sustainability
Brewer SAB Miller's scientists, based in South Africa, have announced that they've developed a secret technology to produce significant energy savings, which will be rolled out to their breweries throughout the world. Although the brewer has not revealed details, it reveals an industry that is thirsty for sustainable beer production solutions. more
- 24
- MAY
Cow compooting
Author: Jonathan Webb - Categories: Procurement Intelligence, Sustainability
HP believes that a cattle herd of 10,000 can power 1,000 servers in their data centres. Unleashing the power of the cow may energise a new generation of eco-friendly technology facilities. more
- 04
- MAY
Proud Sponsors of the Procurement Leaders Awards
Author: Mark Perera - Categories: Procurement Strategy, Sustainability
The PIU team are pleased to announce that we will be supporting the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) award category at this year's Procurement Leaders Awards. We are really pleased to support this category, which recognises outstanding social, ethical, environmental, sustainable and community-centre initiatives. more