"If we don't do the hard work now... then we will not deliver the kind of legacy that we're looking for." ArcBlue's Managing Director, Chris Newman, discusses the concept of Social Procurement, [...]
Supplier diversity’s potential social and economic impact is far-reaching and increased spending on diverse suppliers can generate life-changing access and possibilities for people within [...]
‘Inclusive economic development’ means growing the economy by ensuring that as many people as possible are included within the economy. ArcBlue’s Social & Sustainable Procurement Lead, Emily [...]
There are approximately 40 million modern slavery victims worldwide. So why is this relevant to procurement and supply chain professionals? ArcBlue’s Social & Sustainable Procurement Lead, [...]
Managing Director Chris Newman explains how Social procurement is emerging as a priority for both Government and industry, however the concept is often not well understood.
Many organisations have implemented social statements into their vision & values and are asking procurement to align the sourcing process to meet the organisation’s objectives.
We are experiencing a unique moment in the labour market where organisations really need to focus on being more inclusive, to bring untapped talent into the workforce. In this video, ArcBlue's [...]
The definition of "value" in New Zealand has now been extended to include social and sustainable outcomes. Managing Consultant Fiona Nissen discusses how organisations can become social [...]
Managing Director Chris Newman provides background and insight into the fast-emerging field of Social Procurement and outlines ways in which it can be implemented across organisations.