Industry Insights
We’ve been a pivotal link between buyers and suppliers for nearly 30 years, which gives us the data and perspective to offer unique insights into supply chains and the topics that shape them. Here you’ll find our take on today’s key issues.
An Introduction to EU Forced Labour Regulation
On the 13 March 2024, the European Union agreed to adopt legislation…
The Importance of Supply Chain Cyber Security in the Energy Sector and Opportunities to Use AI to Help Manage the Risk
This blog aims to dissect the critical importance of supply chain cyber security within the energy sector and outline the promising avenues offered by cyber threat intelligence and artificial intelligence (AI) in managing this high impact risk effectively.
An update on the CSDDD – what it now means for businesses and what is likely to happen next
You could be forgiven for losing track of where things…
Greenstalling: how to avoid the latest net-zero business barrier
You may have heard of greenwashing – but are you prepared for the latest issue that could potentially stop you from reaching your net zero targets?
What are Scope 3 emissions and why do they matter?
Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are categorised based on their sources and control within an organization's operations
Brilliant ways to improve your sustainability credentials and grow your business
Here are six impactful ways for suppliers looking to improve their sustainability credentials and grow their business:
The 5 qualities of a perfect supplier
What does the perfect supplier look like in the eyes…
Navigating the PPN 03/23 alongside the Common Assessment Standard: Efficient, Compliant Procurement
PPN 03/23 revises procurement to streamline and standardise selection of suppliers. It aims to provide clarity to the pre-qualification process
Complexity in Natural Resources: The Benefits of a Unified Approach to Supplier Risk Management
Natural resources come from diverse and remote locations. Extracting, processing, and transporting them involves complex supply chains and many stakeholders.
How to adopt an OECD-aligned due diligence approach for CSDDD: An Achilles Step By Step Guide
Our OECD Best Practice Infographic outlines the 6 steps to…
The differences between Lieferkettengesetz (LKSG) and the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD).
Understanding the differences and similarities between these two pieces of…
Aligning the Building Safety Act through Common Assessment Standard V4
Investigates the act's history, regulatory updates, and efforts of Build UK’s Common Assessment Standard (CAS) to align industry standards.