The European Union is taking supply diligence obligations to far-reaching levels with a new law targeting large businesses. The changes are in line with laws being passed on other territories. However, the EU’s new law dubbed – EU Directive on Mandatory...
For businesses, ‘Being Socially and Environmentally Responsible’ is becoming increasingly important. In fact, a recent survey of business executives showed that being socially and environmentally responsible, and ‘Complying with Legislation and Regulation’ are now top...
The traditional way of understanding and measuring value for chief procurement officers (CPO) and their organizations has been buying “more products for less money.” However, new metrics and ways of creating and measuring the value of procurement organizations are...
According to Bloomberg, a study of quarterly earnings reports among companies in the S&P Energy index revealed an increase in use of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) related terms. Is this indicative of an increase in the importance of ESG among...
How purchasing companies can ensure that their suppliers are keeping the right standards when it comes to working conditions and workers’ rights. The development of markets globally has led to longer and more complex supply chains. Strategic alliances between...
