Why net zero procurement programmes must go beyond carbon

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The drive to establish 'sustainable' supply chains must be delivered in a way that does not marginalise small businesses who form the backbone of the economy, writes Kier Group's Jo Potts

Like so many industries, the built environment is heavily reliant on its supply chain. Inevitably then, as we make progress on scope one and two operational carbon emissions, attentions turn to reducing...

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