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2015 is set to become the construction industry’s ‘year of the sustainable supply chain’, with firms facing unprecedented pressure to procure responsibly. Since the roll out of the Social Value Act, public sector bodies have mandated that infrastructure firms embed ‘responsible procurement’ in their bids,…

The keys to driving positive changes in the energy sector. An optimistic mood prevailed at this year’s AchillesLive Conference for Northern European Power & Utilities, focusing on renewables and responsible sourcing. Companies highlighted their sense of accountability for creating a brighter future  shared by companies…

The drive to net zero presents a huge opportunity for the global energy sector. Alongside the focus on renewable energy, there is also a very welcome increasing focus on people too – looking beyond emissions reductions, to wider environmental pollution, human rights, modern slavery, child…

One of the main benefits of using contractors is the flexibility it offers employers. Contractor management solutions need to be flexible too, making it simple for companies to obtain, validate and update the contractor information they need. Health and safety is still a significant issue…

The Pure Technology Group – a leading provider of IT services, is winning multiple contracts in UK utilities through its UVDB supplier community membership. The Pure Technology Group (PTG) is a trusted technology partner of some of the UK’s most recognisable brands. Its mission is…

With new legislation now in effect, we answer some of the common questions you may have about the Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reduction (SECR) framework and how best to measure and reduce carbon footprint with solutions like our Carbon Reduce programme. Who needs to comply with the SECR…

Oh no! This event has already happened. Don’t miss out again by checking out all our upcoming events Did you know, if your suppliers or contractors are evading tax, your business could be prosecuted and face unlimited fines by failing to prevent it. Financial risk goes beyond the…

For hundreds of years, sanctions have been a tool to punish rogue states.  As the Russian/Ukraine conflict continues, it seems that sanctions will continue to be a critical factor in the world’s response to the conflict. But what does this mean on a day to…

With the Contractor Management Workshop organised by Achilles in Santiago, Chile only a few days away, we spoke with Cristián Aguayo, a lawyer specialising in labour issues and founding partner of the Aguayo, Ecclefield & Martínez law firm, who will be speaking at the event…

As a new EU directive emerges in the European Parliament, is your business at risk of being left behind? Data shows that less than 50% of companies have an action plan in place to reduce their carbon, and less than 20% have a Net Zero…

April 2019 sees the introduction of the UK’s Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reduction (SECR) framework. Large companies will now need to report their greenhouse gas emissions every year. Sustainability reporting has gone from being a niche activity of a few outliers to common practice among…

There are many drivers behind the growing complexity and dynamism that increasingly characterise business continuity and modern supply chains. Customers and end users want more speed and transparency, while buyers deal with the logistical and legal challenges of globalisation. Expanding supplier networks stretch supply chains…