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Sustainable Procurement Metrics (part 1)


ISM videocast with Robert W. Kuhn.

Upcoming Event

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06-06-2012 05:00 pm - 06-07-2012 06:00 pm
Sustainable Brands 2012

 

There has been a good deal of publicity about the efforts of certain companies in the apparel industry to address the complex sustainability challenges facing this group.

But just what is a “sustainable” apparel company, from an environmental responsibility standpoint? At a high level, it’s a company that mitigates the four primary environmental impacts associated with all types of business activity: greenhouse gas emissions; water quality and availability; chemicals/toxins and waste. From a more detailed perspective, here are some of the hallmarks of a sustainable apparel business:

Sustainability

Sustainability... it's more than just a buzzword or the latest corporate fad. Today's sustainable businesses are tomorrow's market leaders.

We specialize in creating and implementing sustainability-related strategies that help reduce a company's environmental footprint. Many of these strategies can also:

  • cut operational costs
  • reduce business risk
  • create brand value
  • generate revenue from new sources
  • transform a company into an innovative market leader ahead of the competition

We Build Sustainable Businesses and Supply Chains. We provide companies throughout the supply chain with insight into the world of sustainability and the strategies and tools for making their businesses and their supply chains more environmentally sustainable. Contact us today if you want to address these issues in your company.

 



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