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Sustainable procurement includes purchasing renewable energy through PPAs, sourcing recycled materials, selecting local supplies to improve environmental and social performance

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Nestle - Efficiency in sourcing and transportation is crucial for Nestlé’s efforts to cut emissions. They strongly emphasize working closely with suppliers to improve routes and choose greener transport modes. The company is now putting sustainable practices first in its procurement. This will strengthen its impact on the environment.

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IKEA sourcing 100% of its cotton from more sustainable sources (like the Better Cotton Initiative)

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Unilever is an example. They focus on eco-procurement by prioritizing suppliers who meet their sustainability criteria, like reducing waste and greenhouse gas emissions in their supply chain.

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Mandai Wildlife Group created a Sustainable Procurement Roadmap prioritizing 21 product categories from food to wood products based on spending and environmental impact .

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Ikea uses certified sustainable wood and cotton , it ensures fair labor practices in supply chain.

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Grand Hyatt Singapore: Focuses on multiple sustainable sourcing practices, such as purchasing certified 100% renewable electricity. They also source corporate gifts made from recycled or repurposed materials, such as phone holders made from recycled chopsticks and reusable bags from recycled plastic bottles

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starbucks - sources coffee through conservation international's C.A.F.E practices to protect biodiversity

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Nike: Nike Grind program. Sustainable program that collects and recycles materials from manufacturing scraps, post-consumer footwear and end-of-life products

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IKEA fulfilling eco-procurement through their commitment to sourcing 100% of wood from more sustainable sources, specifically those that are either Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)-certified or recycled. (A major commitment as wood is the primary material in IKEA products.)

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Eco procurement includes using non-toxic supplies like low-VOC paint , sourcing wood from sustainably managed forest(Ikea)

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walmart - requires suppliers to reduce packaging waste and uses products with recycled content

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JTC Corporation, (Singapore's industrial infrastructure developer) is working with (other) government agencies to introduce incentive payments for facility management vendors who demonstrate excellence in energy and water efficiency in their managed assets. Those that are the most sustainable get grants.

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One example is H&M where they ensure they clothing materials come from suppliers who meet fair labor standards n use sustainable sourced fabrics eg.organic cotton and recycled polyester

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Patagonia. They prioritize sourcing materials like organic cotton, recycled polyester, and environmentally-friendly dyes for their outdoor clothing and gear. Patagonia also ensures their supply chain practices align with their environmental values, like reducing water usage and minimizing waste.

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Masienda. They source corn directly from small farmers. Additionally, they pay fair prices upfront and protect traditional crop varieties

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Green procurement includes choosing refillable pens and markers that are solvent free, choosing minimal packaging, source materials from suppliers who use renewable energy in their production processes.

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Marks and Spencer uses recycled, organic and sustainably farmed cotton.

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Changi Airport Group (CAG) - Their Green Procurement policy is a key tool in decarbonising and ensuring the sustainability of our supply chain.

"We adopt a lifecycle approach in our green procurement decisions which prioritises sustainable design, reuse of materials and enforcement of environmentally sound operational procedures to prevent pollution and reduce waste."

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One example is Samsung phones, as they use eco efficient practices like sourcing recyclable packaging and reducing hazardous materials this helps to reduce/cut material waste during production

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CBTL works directly with farmers to help get better transparency and fair trade practices

they also are committed to give back to the plantations and communities by supporting local education and health care programs in regions where the tea is grown

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Microsoft practices green procurement by prioritizing sustainable IT equipment and data center operations. They aim to reduce their environmental impact through energy-efficient hardware, recycling programs, and sustainable sourcing in their supply chain.

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Tzu Chi Humanistic Youth Centre serves as a platform for holistic development through programs focused on sustainability, wellness, and character building, with the ultimate goal of nurturing future leaders and creating a more positive and sustainable society. With their F&B partner Real Food, you can expect organic and plant-based menu items, often with gluten-free vegan options available too!

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The purpose of sustainable procurement is to meet an organization's needs for goods, services, and works in a way that minimises negative environmental and social impacts while creating economic value.

While the meaning of procurement is the comprehensive process of sourcing, purchasing, and managing goods and services that an organization needs to operate.

There are four components of sustainable procurement:

1. Environmental

2. Economical

3. Social

4. Governance

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Addidas: Addidas invests in textile innovation companies such as spinnova. By using Forest Stewardship Council (FCC)-certified wood/raw materials. spinnova has signed the Fibre Procurement Policy fir Protecting Forests bu Canopy. Spinnova aims to build a sustainable supply chain.

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Google uses biodegradable cleaning products in their offices and they choose recycled and FSC-certified paper for office printing

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Apple, they currently have a program that focuses on sourcing renewable energy to use to its own supply chain. Their current goal is to use 100% renewable energy to manufacture all its production by 2030.

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Microsoft aims to be carbon negative by 2030, removing more carbon than emitted, while also aiming to save water and protect ecosystems via sustainable land management practices.

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sustainable procurement: Efficio

- global management consultancy firm specialising in procurement and supply chain management

- provides a range of services to help companies optimise their procurement and supply chain operations, including procurement strategy development, sourcing and supplier management, cost reduction programs, and procurement technology implementation

-works with clients across automotive, energy, financial services, healthcare and retail.

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Fairprice: Promoting local and organic food produce and uses eco-friendly packaging.

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One example is Apple, as they require to run on 100% renewable energy and the company uses recycled aluminum and rare earth elements in their devices this focuses on reducing environmental damage like zero carbon emissions and zero waste goals

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eco procurement: IKEA

- Purchases 100% cotton from sustainable sources and - 100% wood from FSC-certified forests.

- Works with suppliers to use renewable energy and recycled materials in products.

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Finnair, it is a flag carrier from Finland. They swap plastic toothbrushes for bioplastic ones. On top of that, they optimize logistics to lower transportation emissions through efficient routing and electric vehicles.

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Google uses biodegradable cleaning products in its offices and they chose to use recycled paper for office printing

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google - they purchase 100% renewable energy for its operations , through Power Purchase Agreements for wind and solar farms, this reduces with their massive data centers

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IKEA procuring LEDs that consume about 85% less energy than incandescant bulb yet has longer lifespan and offering LED lighting solutions to sell

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green procurement: HP (Technology)

- requires suppliers to meet environmental responsibility standards (ISO 14001).

- uses recycled materials (e.g., ocean-bound plastics) in computers and printers.

- works with vendors who follow energy-efficient manufacturing processes.

- has supplier code of conduct (IWAY) that enforces environmental standards across all procurement.

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Apple launched its Supplier Clean Energy Program in 2015 to help manufacturing suppliers transition to 100% renewable electricity

They then partnered with organizations like the US-China Green Fund to invest $100 million in energy efficiency projects for suppliers. And as a result of this. Over 100 suppliers across the supply chain has committed to clean energy.

Then oso apple developed recycling robots. 1 of them is called dave - to recover critical materials from iPhones, and diverted 70% of its waste from landfill to recycling or composting in 2020

Then they also aim to be 100% carbon neutrality across its supply chain and products by 2030 which is taking a toll now due to geopolitical tensions and having their manufacturing arm in china moved back to the US and moving to India.

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HP actively procures ocean-bound plastics for their laptops,monitors and printer cartridge, this directly reduces waste pollution in the environment

they also have a goal to use 100% recycled or renewable materials in all products, packaging, meaning they specifically procure recycled cardboard and fiber

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Nestlé opts to source from direct source suppliers in order to significantly reduce their carbon emissions in the process of transferring of materials

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Unilever Sustainable procurement is demonstrated by securing agricultural goods like palm oil with strict ethical standards, ensuring fair labor practices and supporting farmer livelihoods alongside environmental protection.

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microsoft - they source low-carbon concrete and steel for new data center construction. this targets scope 3 emissons by using materials with significantly reduced emobided carbon compared to conventional alternatives

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Apple uses recycled aluminium for its products and they design their products and packaging to minimise the environmental impact.

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Mandai Wildlife Group: Has a formal Sustainable Procurement Roadmap and has achieved 100% sustainable sourcing for cooking oil (made from palm oil) and all seafood served at its F&B outlets. Beef items have also been removed from menus to reduce environmental impact, with more plant-based options added.

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Unilever Eco-procurement focuses on minimizing ecological impact through material choices, such as sourcing recycled plastics for packaging to promote a circular economy and reduce virgin plastic consumption.

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DBS Bank. They developed sustainable sourcing principles that outline environmental expectations for suppliers and they actively work with them to improve their sustainability practices.

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Unilever Green procurement involves strategic sourcing of renewable energy, as seen in the company achieving 100% renewable electricity for its own operations and requiring suppliers to transition to clean energy sources to reduce overall greenhouse gas emissions.

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The Body Shop Singapore focuses on vegan and cruelty free ingredients, uses community fair trade, and allows consumers to refill their used up product bottles’ at the physical outlet at a retail store.

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Amazon: Uses Logistics Optimizasion for Green Procurement through Shipment/lod consolidation. Grouping multiple/smaller orders into a single, full vehichle loaf to maximize capacity and minimize number of vehichles dispatched.

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Microsoft makes sure their suppliers are good to the environment. They expect greenhouse gas disclosures, aka sharing their pollution levels, and aim to recycle everything by 2030 so nothing goes to waste.

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Patagonia prioritizes the use of recycled materials and organic fabrics. It encourages customers to buy less and repair products to challenge fast fashion norms

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Lyreco

they mandate that all pencils to be made from 100% Forest Stewardship Council certified wood

staplers to be made from a high percentage of recycled plastics

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Toyota's guidelines require suppliers to align with its environmental goals, such as reducing greenhouse gas emissions and using renewable energy.

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Eco-procurement focuses specifically on the environmental aspects of purchasing, while sustainable procurement takes a broader view, integrating environmental, social, and economic factors into a single, holistic strategy.

In essence, eco-procurement is a subset of sustainable procurement, which is the more comprehensive and modern approach, focusing specifically on minimising environmental harm.

An example would be:

Buying energy-efficient equipment or opting for products made from recycled materials like recycled paper or plastic.

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An example would be:

Choosing a supplier who uses recycled materials (eco-friendly) and also ensures their workers are paid fair wages (socially responsible). Another example is purchasing renewable energy, which has environmental benefits and can also create long-term economic stability.

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Little Farms curates organic and sustainable produced food from farms with ethical standards, also reducing plastic packaging.

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Bellroy, they are a everyday carry brand and one of their efforts are by using LWG certified leathers, LWG is essentially a group that focuses on grading the “environmentally sustainability” of such materials used

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Microsoft is working on using only clean energy by 2025. They want to reduce emissions across all scopes and implement energy efficient practices in their operations and supply chains to minimise environmental impact.

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Eco-procurement and green procurement are often used interchangeably to mean buying goods and services with minimal environmental impact, considering their entire lifecycle.

An example would be:

Purchasing energy-efficient lighting or buying paper made from recycled materials