The Olympic Games – a one-of-a-kind procurement project! The 2024 Games in Paris will see purchases of €2.5 billion from 8,000 suppliers. These Games aim to set new standards in terms of sustainability, social responsibility, and local value creation, offering valuable ideas for organizations worldw
In a long-term move towards environmental sustainability, the European Union (EU) approved a regulation in May 2023 aimed at combating deforestation.
The number of extreme weather events in Europe (including the UK) has increased by 48% to 16,956 in 2023/24 (year-end February 6)*, up from 11,442 in 2021/22, adding to the volatility of food prices says supply chain experts INVERTO, part of Boston Consulting Group.
In anticipation of the European Union’s new supply chain law, the healthcare sector is demonstrating resolve: Most companies have already taken steps to comply with the recently enacted EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), according to a survey conducted by supply chain exper
In this interview, Andreas Weigelt talks about how the company is reducing carbon emissions.
Ahead of the new EU Supply Chain Law, most companies in the healthcare sector have begun compliance efforts, though some doubt its practical implementation. A survey conducted at the end of 2023 included over 650 decision-makers from Germany and France, with 74 representing healthcare companies.
Consumer companies face the dual challenge of adapting to the Due Diligence Directive while navigating an increasingly complex market: inflation has been a critical issue, while consumer spending habits have dampened.
