Circular North America side event focused on the opportunities, issues and challenges associated with advancing North America’s circular transition. Observations showcase the importance of circular procurement and supply chain management to overcome circular...
Today, in conjunction with President Biden’s Leaders Summit on Climate, Canada and the United States announced a new initiative to engage governments around the world in greening government operations. Leading by example, the two countries...
When it comes to supply chain sustainability, procurement leaders’ hands can often be tied. While environmental impacts are increasingly front of mind, corporate social responsibility (CSR) commitments rarely extend to sourcing. In many cases, procurement teams are...
In his January 27 executive order aimed at tackling the climate crisis, President Joe Biden encouraged federal agencies to become more environmentally conscious consumers. Experts say making government “purchasing power” greener can act as a catalyst for sustainable businesses, giving climate-conscious producers consistent demand from a powerful customer.
The City of Richmond’s proposed vision for the circular economy is to maximize the value of resources, by design, through responsible consumption, minimizing waste and reimagining how resources flow in a sustainable, low-carbon economy.
Montreal plans to innovate and demonstrate creativity to become models in their management practices and plans, policies, and programs by integrating sustainable development principles into all facets of their activities. Making the transition toward a green, circular...