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How NatWest's social procurement partnership signals a brighter future for business and society

NatWest has become the latest big name to adopt social procurement and create social and environmental value from existing spending.

Oct 9, 20232 min read

How an influential buyer helped social enterprises support each other

Learn how an influential buyer supports social enterprises to work together.

Aug 17, 20233 min read

Building supplier diversity into supply chains

Expert speakers guided attendees through some of the key principles of supplier diversity, the opportunities and practical advice.

Jul 17, 20231 min read

Essential actions to create a successful supplier diversity strategy

Here we look at the most important elements of a successful supplier diversity strategy.

Jun 27, 20233 min read

Why all organisations should be practicing social procurement

Here we explain how social procurement creates returns across sales, procurement, social value, sustainability and the workforce.

Apr 28, 20233 min read

‘Why the hell didn't we do something?’ - The importance of social procurement in securing our future

What is the value of social procurement securing the future of their businesses and the planet?

Apr 12, 20233 min read

Who's leading the social procurement conversation?

Find what talks will feature at the Social Procurement Festival, who's speaking, what companies are represented and the event timings.

Feb 28, 20234 min read

Upcoming events for impact-focused procurement teams & social enterprises in March

Upcoming events on social procurement and sustainability in March

Feb 15, 20234 min read

How this event will help future-proof your procurement and sales teams

Here are 5 ways the Social Procurement Festival can help your team stay innovative and competitive while generating social value.

Jan 24, 20232 min read

Upcoming events for impact-focused procurement teams & social enterprises in February

Upcoming events on social procurement and sustainability in February

Jan 18, 20234 min read

Upcoming events for impact-focused procurement teams & social enterprises in January

Upcoming events on social procurement and sustainability in January

Dec 9, 20224 min read

Make an impact with these social enterprise gifts

Here we look at Supply Change Trusted Suppliers offering gifts that make an impact in more ways than one.

Nov 25, 20224 min read

Webinar | Introduction to social procurement

This webinar recording is for anyone wanting to create social value through their procurement spend by buying from social enterprises.

Nov 25, 20221 min read

How social and environmental suppliers can help cut costs

Financial reasons to find and engage social and environmental suppliers.

Nov 23, 20222 min read

Upcoming events for impact-focused procurement teams & social enterprises in December

Upcoming events on social procurement and sustainability in December

Nov 8, 20223 min read

The social benefits of making your supply chain sustainable

Here, we take a look at a few ways making your supply chain sustainable can create better outcomes for people and businesses too.

Oct 14, 20223 min read

What social enterprises are working in construction?

Here we share some examples of services within construction supply chains that can be fulfilled by high-quality social enterprise suppliers.

Aug 17, 20222 min read

Better social supplier data for buyers

Here's how we are improving our supplier onboarding processes so that we collect the most useful data for buyers.

May 21, 20223 min read

How to find the perfect social enterprise suppliers

We share our method for finding and engaging suppliers who deliver great services and important impact.

Apr 13, 20222 min read

Business and impact leaders explain how all organisations can create positive change

Here we look at themes and practices for creating change, as highlighted by those leading the way in sustainable and impactful business.

Mar 30, 20224 min read

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