Sustainable Procurement Barometer 2021
Over the past decade, businesses have been feeling the pressure to move toward more sustainable practices. With the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, many were forced to re-examine their supply chains.
A Supply Management View of Sustainability
As sustainability continues to become a driving force for companies, it’s important to understand the extent of the efforts being taken by companies across the United States. Many companies and organizations have sustainability goals set in order to meet stakeholder and customer expectations.
Value of Sustainable Procurement Practices
Since sustainability is still relatively new to procurement practices, the ability to express these benefits in financial terms is one of the key drivers needed to make a case for implementing sustainable practices into business models.
Measuring Sustainability. Creating Value.
While implementing sustainable practices within a business can be challenging, leaders are starting to see that improving ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) strategies can increase the performance of their business!
Is Your Sustainable Procurement Program Oriented Toward Outcome and Impact?
Our society, planet, and markets are changing at a rapid rate, so we must ask ourselves if the sustainable efforts we’re making now are enough.
Why Should You Choose a Sustainable Procurement Strategy?
As the conversation around “going green” and sustainability continues to evolve, consumers and businesses alike are forced to look at the role we play in this. For consumers, that often means taking a deeper look into the business you’re buying from.
Sourcing for Sustainability: How to Evaluate a Paper Manufacturer’s Sustainability Practices
The first step to understanding your manufacturer’s commitment to sustainability is to check for third-party certification, which in the forest products industry are the Sustainable Forestry Initiative® (SFI), the Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®), and the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC).
Internal Memo or Important Presentation? Get the Right Paper for Your Job
All office papers may look the same at a glance, but there is a lot to learn when it comes to which paper is right for your needs. Simply put, different types of documents call for different paper. Since no one sheet fits every project, we’ve compiled a list of paper attributes to consider when looking for the right paper for the job.
Why “Made in the USA” is an Environmental Choice
For decades, Boise Paper has been made right here in the United States. But why is “Made in the USA” an important distinction when shopping for paper? Here are some of the reasons why U.S.-made paper is a more environmentally friendly option than imported products.
How to Stand Out During the Virtual Hiring Process
The COVID-19 pandemic and the “Great Resignation” have altered employee expectations in many ways, and companies are reevaluating internal communications practices in response.
How to Evaluate Sustainable Paper Options
Did you know not all sustainable products are created equal? Every month more brands pop up claiming to be more sustainable. Unfortunately, sustainability can be a complex topic that many customers don’t fully understand. When it comes to paper, some think “sustainable” and “recycled” are the same thing, but they’re not.
Snagging Top Talent in a Difficult Job Market
The “Great Resignation” is real, and many employers are struggling to fill vacant roles as competition for talent is more intense than ever.