Sustainable procurement is no longer a “nice to have”; it’s a business imperative. From rising ESG expectations to increasing scrutiny around environmental claims, organisations are under more pressure than ever to ensure their purchasing decisions are credible, defensible, and aligned with genuine sustainability outcomes. Here are four practical steps to help build a procurement policy that stands up to scrutiny.

GECA and the Singapore Environmental Council invite you to our joint webinar on Thursday, 16 March, on the importance of ecolabels in sustainable public procurement.

Planet Ark’s National Recycling Week is reminding Australians that much of what we currently send to landfill is actually valuable material that could be reused, repurposed or recycled. This year’s theme – “Waste isn’t waste until it’s wasted” – focuses on simple and actionable tips that enable Australians to keep those valuable materials in circulation, whether at home, work or school.

Quite often, when we hear the word sustainability, the environment is front of mind. However, a sustainable future requires a holistic approach and acknowledgement of the interconnectedness between the environment, people and economic outcomes. In this article, we are zooming in on Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth.