Sustainable Procurement

2014 – Recognising IBM’s sizable procurement spend, coupled with the collaborative relationships we had with our suppliers, IBM had with a unique opportunity to influence our supply chain regarding ethical, social and environmental matters.

2013 – At Accenture, our efforts to ensure sustainable growth span our entire operations, from how we run our business to the services we provide to our clients to how we engage with employees and suppliers. It is at the heart of our environmental strategy, which comprises four areas: running efficient operations; working sustainably; enabling client sustainability and providing insights to advance sustainability. As we strive to improve the sustainability of our own operations, we also seek to use our knowledge, experience and technologies to encourage our suppliers’ sustainability efforts.

2013 – In 2008, the food price inflation impacted on Sodexo’s cost base significantly. In 2009, Sodexo launched the Better Tomorrow Plan, its sustainability strategy to 2020, which includes commitments to source produce locally and reduce carbon emissions. Sodexo Ireland started the initiative in 2009 in a bid to mitigate administrative costs and improve on procurement and environmental sustainability.

CRH recognises the challenge posed by climate change and is committed to the sustainability of its business activities. In 2006, CRH made a commitment to achieve a 15% reduction on 1990 levels in specific carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by 2015, for a defined portfolio of cement plants.