As we celebrate International Coffee Day this month, it is worth taking a look at coffee and sustainability.
For many, the day doesn't truly begin until they've had their first cup of coffee —fueling our mornings, sparking creativity, and providing comfort. However, the journey of coffee from farm to cup has significant environmental and social impacts. Embracing sustainable practices in our coffee consumption can help ensure a brighter future for the planet and coffee communities.
The global demand for coffee drives extensive farming, which can lead to deforestation, biodiversity loss, and water pollution. Traditional coffee farming often involves clearing forests to create plantations, disrupting ecosystems and contributing to climate change. Additionally, the use of pesticides and fertilisers can contaminate local water sources and harm wildlife. The use of forced labour in the industry is also a significant concern.
The ISO guidance standard 20400:2017 Sustainable Procurement section on fundamentals covers the core principles of sustainability and sustainable procurement, using the core subjects of ISO 26000.
Policy and strategy set out how to adopt the principles in fundamentals into the organisation's overall strategy and, importantly, how to further adapt the policy to the procurement context.
Organising the procurement function towards sustainability covers the organisational conditions required to deliver sustainable procurement.
The Procurement Process takes the reader through a typical procurement process and provides some good advice on how procurement techniques can be used in different circumstances to deliver greater sustainability through the supply chain.
By implementing sustainable procurement practices in line with 26000 Social Responsibility guidance, your business can help improve consumer confidence in your organisation's sustainability and social responsibility.
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