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ICYMI, we recently launched a new guide: Embedding Social Value in Procurement: A Practical Guide for SMEs Developed by our partner Supply Chain Sustainability School (UK) and Cardiff Business School, this guide aims to provide SMEs with actionable strategies, tools, and insights to help them understand and deliver social value effectively. What’s inside? ✅ Practical tools to embed social value into your operations. ✅Actionable strategies to overcome procurement challenges. ✅Tips on aligning social value with community needs and your business goals. Access the guide for free ▶ https://lnkd.in/gmd7miMT #SustainableProcurement #SocialValue #SME

I am delighted to see this SME guide on Embedding #socialvalue in #procurement published today - a collaboration between myself at Cardiff Business School, Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd, Action Sustainability and Supply Chain Sustainability School (UK). This is the second report I have co-authored this year, the previous one was in collaboration with Wales Centre for Public Policy | Canolfan Polisi Cyhoeddus Cymru https://lnkd.in/gP4QFenS We hope the findings are helpful, please do share these reports within your networks Busnes Cymru / Business Wales; Social Business Wales; Cwmpas; 2B Enterprising; Federation of Small Businesses (FSB); Business in the Community; IoD Wales; Posterity Global; Caffael Masnachol Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government Commercial Procurement; NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership; Cardiff University Innovation + Impact; CIPS - The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply; CIPS Knowledge & Insight; Institute for Collaborative Working (ICW) - Diolch

📢 NEW guide launched: Embedding Social Value in Procurement 📢 Despite representing 99.9% of all businesses in the UK and contributing significantly to employment, SMEs often struggle to embed #SocialValue in their operations. To help our members address this issue, we've published a new guide, 'Embedding Social Value in Procurement: A Practical Guide for SMEs'. 💡 Developed in collaboration with Cardiff Business School and delivered by Action Sustainability, the guide aims to support SMEs in creating social value while navigating #procurement processes in both the public and private sectors. Learn more & access the guide ▶ https://lnkd.in/egTChEV3

📢 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝: 𝐄𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐝𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: 𝐀 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐌𝐄𝐬 📢 Although SMEs make up 99.9% of UK businesses and are vital contributors to employment, many face challenges in embedding #SocialValue into their #operations. 𝑻𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒈𝒖𝒊𝒅𝒆 𝒆𝒙𝒑𝒍𝒐𝒓𝒆𝒔: ✅A checklist to help SMEs integrate social value into their processes ✅An overview of what social value means and why it matters for SMEs ✅Common challenges SMEs face in embedding social value ✅Practical strategies to address these challenges and incorporate social value into #procurement ✅Insights on social value practices in devolved nations - #UK, #Scotland, #Wales and #NorthernIreland This guide is the result of a collaborative effort involving SMEs and main contractors, developed in partnership with Jane Lynch, a pioneer in the field of procurement and social value research at Cardiff Business School, and delivered by Action Sustainability. It aims to support SMEs in creating social value while navigating #procurement in both public and private sectors. 📌Access the guidance here https://lnkd.in/egTChEV3 𝘈 𝘣𝘪𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘬 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘵𝘰 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘚𝘰𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘝𝘢𝘭𝘶𝘦 𝘎𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘱 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘣𝘦𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘥𝘳𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘤𝘦 𝘣𝘦𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘨𝘶𝘪𝘥𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘪𝘯𝘷𝘢𝘭𝘶𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘨𝘶𝘪𝘥𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦. #procurement #socialvalue #SMEs #collaboration

💡📄 New guide helps SMEs overcome social value barriers in procurement. Developed in collaboration between Supply Chain Sustainability School and Cardiff Business School, and delivered by Action Sustainability, the guide aims to support SMEs in creating social value while navigating procurement processes in both the public and private sectors. 🔗 Find out more: https://bit.ly/4i8mBXB Jane Lynch #SMEs #procurement #socialvalueprocurement

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 We are proud to be an 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘂𝘀-𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 dedicated to sustainable growth, community empowerment, and long-term success. Partnering with us enhances your supply chain while contributing to the prosperity of Indigenous communities. Discover how: 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵 Indigenous businesses are vital to Australia’s economy, creating jobs and fostering financial independence within Indigenous communities. Last year, Supply Nation suppliers experienced a 65% revenue increase, highlighting the growing influence of Indigenous businesses [1]. Research shows that every dollar spent on Indigenous procurement delivers significant economic returns, driving growth across the nation [2]. By incorporating Indigenous suppliers into your supply chain, you’re investing in Australia's collective future. 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝗻𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 Indigenous businesses bring unique cultural perspectives to the Australian business landscape, promoting diversity and inclusivity. Partnering with us supports the preservation and celebration of Indigenous heritage, enriching your organisation's culture and fostering stronger community connections [3]. 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 With a connection to the land and strong environmental stewardship, Indigenous businesses lead in sustainable practices [4]. We leverage traditional knowledge and innovative approaches to deliver environmentally responsible solutions. Partnering with us supports your sustainability goals while contributing to a more sustainable future for all. 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀 The Australian Government’s Indigenous Procurement Policy increased opportunities for Indigenous businesses, fostering partnerships that drive social and economic benefits [5]. The NSW Health Aboriginal Procurement Strategy highlights how sustained engagement with Indigenous suppliers can result in long-term benefits for businesses and communities [6]. Engaging with Indigenous suppliers enhances your corporate social responsibility and community ties, positioning your business as a leader in ethical and inclusive practices. 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 Whether you need infrastructure solutions, logistics, recruitment services, or equipment hire, we can meet your needs with reliability and integrity. Visit our website to learn more: https://lnkd.in/guvKjVqa. 1. Supply Nation (SN), Research Report No. 7, 2023 | 2. PwC Indigenous Consulting, Realising the Potential of the IPP, 2019 | 3. SN, Sleeping Giant Report, 2022 | 4. SN and First Australians Capital, Building Indigenous Growth Report, 2018 | 5. Australian Government, Indigenous Procurement Policy (IPP) Report, 2023 | 6. NSW Health, Aboriginal Procurement Strategy, 2020. #Indigenous #Procurement #Construction #Infrastructure

UNOPS supported UNGM in the development of the UN-wide Sustainable Procurement Criteria Tool by sharing its existing database. This is an important step to open up access to sustainability criteria to consider in procurement and support a One-UN interagency collaborative approach. Sustainability is not a static process, it is dynamic and ever-changing. The quality of this criteria can only be suitable, relevant and get better when feedback is provided, other examples are considered and improvements are shared. Please help support this effort so that we can work to improve it.

Materiality is a key step in sustainability reporting but most companies need guidance on navigating this space as they struggle to understand how it benefits them. 😵💫 Today, we have created a short guide on determining your materiality and how it leads to greater strategic advantages, both long and short-term. With stakeholders becoming increasingly involved in sustainability and the impacts it will have on society, companies need to ensure that they are consistently focused on the areas that matter the most. 🌱 👇 Follow our simple guide below to find out how. 🌟 For a limited time, Singaporean corporations and enterprises will be able to benefit from up to 70% government-approved grant support* when you utilize Rimm’s solutions, helping you understand and determine the material factors important to your industry. 👉 Sign up for the grant here!: https://lnkd.in/gQPzH4yQ *Terms and Conditions Apply Want to know more about our solutions? Reach out to Bhavesh Nanwani for a chat! #sustainabilityforall #materiality #grant

🌟 Interested in some hands-on advice on EU procurement? 👇 Watch the replay of the SynergistEIC "Innovative EU Procurement" workshop: https://lnkd.in/eqR3mYHE

Procurement Act go live moved back until February 2025 - good or not? There are all kinds of thoughts on this, from our perspective taking further time to deepen and increase how greater value can be injected into communities is a good thing, although we feel for the innovators that were ready for a more flexible procurement process and now have to wait longer. We know that legislation changes are forthcoming in the UK and internationally for strengthening community sustainability so we will continue to work with our clients to get ready and be ready for change......... It's great to see thoughts, welcoming of the changes and even frustrations on what these changes will mean but what is even better is seeing the energy and momentum building for a fully developed eco system for the 'S' in ESG - no more tick boxes thankyou very much, especially when we have the scale of societal challenges to consider and respond to. The goal for our clients is being in a position where social value strategy and delivery are interoperable. We target and respond to the human need, developing environments that foster belief and nurture enterprise within the community. We do this because without these core components nothing will change. By collaborating across public, private and voluntary sectors we target the collective social value contribution throughout the FULL supply chains - we build the village, we build the environment and empower communities to make a difference in a big way! So whether it's a good or bad thing that there is a delay we hope that organisations are ready to adapt, ready to explore and innovate - we certainly are!