Responsible & Sustainable Purchasing Practices

2023-06-23

Renaud and Adrian discuss responsible and sustainable purchasing, the latter taking things even further than the former, and why buyers play an important role in their suppliers' ESG performance. This episode will give you food for thought on how your actions affect the supply chain. Show Sections 00:00 - Introduction. 02:44 - What is responsible purchasing? (+ 3 examples) 14:34 - Responsible product design practices is a linked topic. 16:29 - What is sustainable purchasing? 18:55 - How sustainable procurement affects the supply ...

Show Sections

00:00 - Introduction.

02:44 - What is responsible purchasing? (+ 3 examples)

14:34 - Responsible product design practices is a linked topic.

16:29 - What is sustainable purchasing?

18:55 - How sustainable procurement affects the supply chain.

25:50 - 'Big buyers' are in a position to make positive changes. Small buyers, less so, but you still have options.

30:30 - Forthcoming EU regulations will demand buyers to purchase more responsibly and sustainably.

35:06 - The good news: You will save money!

36:51 - Wrapping up.