1. Sustainability & Procurement: Practical lessons from research at Cardiff Business School Dr. Anne Touboulic Prof. Helen Walker Dr. Jane Lynch

2. Walker, H., Seuring, S., Klassen, R. & Sarkis, J. (2014) Sustainable OM: recent trends and future directions. IJOPM, 5(3) Future research opportunities shown in RED CARBON PROCUREMENT Current and future research in Sustainable SCM Professor Helen Walker Carbon procurement is just one part of a broader research field

3. Key lessons Procurement is a critical boundary function to drive sustainability within and outside an organisation o Environmentally: Waste reduction, eco-friendly materials, lower energy, etc. o Socially: Support local community, fairer labour practices, minority suppliers, etc. Implementing sustainable sourcing creates the opportunity to work collaboratively internally (marketing, finance) and externally with suppliers Early involvement of suppliers is critical to successful implementation Progress towards sustainable procurement requires reviewing existing mechanisms and processes: o Adequate training for staff in relation to both commercial and sustainability aspects o Contracts need to reflect both commercial and sustainability objectives as well as long-term orientation o Individual KPIs need to encompass sustainability goals

4. Defining and Measuring Community Benefits (IRSPP6) Across 15 Nations

5. Creating Positive Social, Economic & Environmental Impact through Social Procurement Jane Lynch Community Benefits IRSPP6 – International Research Study on Public Procurement 15 countries participating Policy and practice Developed countries versus emerging economies Measuring the social, economic and environmental impact Maturity cycle of economic growth and development Joint Bidding (Collaboration) Targeted at micro firms and SMEs Procurement driven supplier consortia Business growth, innovation & skills Buy and supply side challenges Buy and supply side support BS11000 (soon to be ISO11000) Behavioural issues/cultural change

6. Thank you! Dr. Anne Touboulic - TouboulicAC@cardiff.ac.ukTouboulicAC@cardiff.ac.uk Prof. Helen Walker - WalkerHL@cardiff.ac.ukWalkerHL@cardiff.ac.uk Dr. Jane Lynch - LynchJ2@cardiff.ac.ukLynchJ2@cardiff.ac.uk