What is ‘Inclusive Employment?’
‘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 [...]
Procurement’s Modern Slavery obligations
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, [...]
Overcoming Social Procurement Challenges
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.
Understanding Social Procurement
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.
Tips for Inclusive Employment Practices
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 [...]
Create Opportunities with Social Procurement
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 [...]
Changing the world one purchase at a time
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.