SPLC Community | Site-Wide Activity https://community.sustainablepurchasing.org/activity/ Activity feed for the entire site. Fri, 03 Sep 2021 19:00:35 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v=9.1.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 a724933c96a3f64e7df6d63d3e11b2f6 Johanna Kertesz Anderson replied to “You're invited: Monthly Circular Procurement Learning calls” in Announcements from Staff group https://community.sustainablepurchasing.org/groups/announcements-from-staff/forum/topic/youre-invited-monthly-circular-procurement-learning-calls/#post-16820 Fri, 03 Sep 2021 17:56:31 -0400 We had such an interesting presentation from Mikhail Davis (@mikhaildavis) of Interface and such an engaging follow on discussion on today’s session! Thanks so much to Mikhail for sharing his insights.

If you missed it, you may watch the recording at any time.

You may also be interested in this article on The Circular Business Model.

Hope to…[Read more]

]]> fae577b3221fa7d656e96cee93ea5951 Ali Ahmed changed their profile picture https://community.sustainablepurchasing.org/activity/p/12181/ Thu, 02 Sep 2021 18:51:48 -0400 780997eb6cc461d6bd3a451595956c23 Johanna Kertesz Anderson replied to “You're invited: Monthly Circular Procurement Learning calls” in Announcements from Staff group https://community.sustainablepurchasing.org/groups/announcements-from-staff/forum/topic/youre-invited-monthly-circular-procurement-learning-calls/#post-16817 Thu, 02 Sep 2021 17:55:32 -0400 Another reminder! All SPLC members are welcome to join our monthly Circular Economy Procurement Learning calls! This Friday, September 3rd at 12:00 pm ET / 9:00 am PT, we will be joined by Mikhail Davis of Interface. He’ll present for 10-15 minutes and the rest of the hour will be spent on questions and answers and group dialogue. We hope y…[Read more]

]]> 186aa6a72a9f523f567dc0aa75fb9e2d Sarah D OBrien started the topic September 29 Deep Dive - Don't Miss It! in the forum Announcements from Staff https://community.sustainablepurchasing.org/groups/announcements-from-staff/forum/topic/september-29-deep-dive-dont-miss-it/ Wed, 01 Sep 2021 18:43:20 -0400 I am excited to share the details on our next virtual Deep Dive event, September 29th — this time focused on leveraging rating and reporting for sustainable procurement impact. As you know by now, these Deep Dive events take place during 5 intense hours, with a mixture of high level discussion, practical perspectives, and hands on workshop…[Read more]

]]> cf2a2cda3d50e8cd2c624c498eda43b1 Holly Brewster became a registered user https://community.sustainablepurchasing.org/activity/p/12173/ Tue, 31 Aug 2021 20:23:05 -0400 01d02a12d482536774d2a4a958ec35eb Jasmine Denise-Marie Hurt became a registered user https://community.sustainablepurchasing.org/activity/p/12172/ Mon, 30 Aug 2021 18:43:08 -0400 6e10001bbe0af912c306472afb43abcc Alexandra Hardin became a registered user https://community.sustainablepurchasing.org/activity/p/12171/ Mon, 30 Aug 2021 13:59:05 -0400 135f47d24fbf2b545e818f0c72c91c9d Beth Eckl started the topic ERP System captures EPP criteria in the forum Questions & Answers https://community.sustainablepurchasing.org/groups/all-users/forum/topic/erp-system-captures-epp-criteria/ Fri, 27 Aug 2021 17:59:17 -0400 Hi,

Do you know of any existing ERP (enterprise resource planning) systems (common ones include Lawson/INFOR and Oracle) that capture EPP criteria on goods and services to improve tracking spend or have you set something up in your ERP system? (This is not about third party data support.) Thank you!

]]> 33d8ea9cdddd28462d1a43ecd711afb7 Ali Ahmed became a registered user https://community.sustainablepurchasing.org/activity/p/12168/ Thu, 26 Aug 2021 21:57:53 -0400 d20144c1bf895bf501fe48deb2909c7e Helena Tavares Kennedy started the topic Registration now open for in the forum Announcements from Staff https://community.sustainablepurchasing.org/groups/announcements-from-staff/forum/topic/registration-now-open-for/ Thu, 26 Aug 2021 16:33:06 -0400


Join us Sept. 9th at 12pm ET!

Sustainable Procurement Barometer 2021

As procurement and sustainability teams alike are groping for guidance on how they can rebuild better and more resilient supply chains in the wake of a calamitous year, it is an opportune time to review and compare strategies and practices.

The 2021 Sustainable…[Read more]

]]> 6c7da00b53c07c5589e697f08821bcee Clare Hobby started the topic Job opening - Global PR Manager, TCO Development in the forum Member-to-Member Announcements https://community.sustainablepurchasing.org/groups/member-to-member-announcements/forum/topic/job-opening-global-pr-manager-tco-development/ Thu, 26 Aug 2021 15:47:16 -0400 We’re hiring ! Join our team and lead our global PR efforts, building the TCO Certified brand among IT purchasers and stakeholders worldwide. View details and apply here

]]> 3d9624ed0f8d7c1690c184c043930318 Tim Dombeck started the topic JOB OPPURTUNITY - AUSTIN, TX in the forum Member-to-Member Announcements https://community.sustainablepurchasing.org/groups/member-to-member-announcements/forum/topic/job-oppurtunity-austin-tx/ Tue, 24 Aug 2021 16:08:36 -0400 The City of Austin Office of Sustainability is hiring for Temporary Contract Management Specialist III.

The position is funded with American Rescue Plan funding, to support several large projects in our Office for 1-2 years.

The position is minimum half-time, but up to full-time, depending on the applicant.

This person will also support food…[Read more]

]]> e6819afdb754bee4a3767f05f21df643 Chris Geiger replied to “Job opening - San Francisco” in Member-to-Member Announcements group https://community.sustainablepurchasing.org/groups/member-to-member-announcements/forum/topic/job-opening-san-francisco/#post-16797 Mon, 23 Aug 2021 18:46:08 -0400 Just want to bring this opportunity back to everyone’s attention. The deadline approaches. Please pass it on!

]]> ffe1e4612ff5d500402270c14af84815 Cathy King became a registered user https://community.sustainablepurchasing.org/activity/p/12155/ Fri, 20 Aug 2021 13:07:38 -0400 387e2bc75a76f10d16da073618a9f187 Emma Friedl became a registered user https://community.sustainablepurchasing.org/activity/p/12154/ Fri, 20 Aug 2021 00:41:32 -0400 9222f9a1982c88944fb2e49302fa3bd0 Alison Kinn Bennett started the topic ISO seeking experts for advisory group on standardization and ESG in the forum Member-to-Member Announcements https://community.sustainablepurchasing.org/groups/member-to-member-announcements/forum/topic/iso-seeking-experts-for-advisory-group-on-standardization-and-esg/ Thu, 19 Aug 2021 19:02:56 -0400 The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) recently approved formation of a Strategic Ad hoc Group (SAG) on Environment, Social and Governance (ESG).  The SAG will advise on how best to position ISO in the global ESG ecosystem.  This includes helping to “align ESG disclosure frameworks with technical standards, to ensure ali…[Read more]

]]> 9c902efb5406d86108ef49a4cc26ac46 Malena Spar became a registered user https://community.sustainablepurchasing.org/activity/p/12152/ Thu, 19 Aug 2021 18:17:29 -0400 42c381080116f9b0b2388e005abd2d02 Ben Schleifer became a registered user https://community.sustainablepurchasing.org/activity/p/12151/ Thu, 19 Aug 2021 18:12:17 -0400 4975772f96bfb8dce3fd8ecd951df4e9 Heather Walker changed their profile picture https://community.sustainablepurchasing.org/activity/p/12150/ Tue, 17 Aug 2021 23:43:35 -0400 cda3732d5dbd2a48e1a319997559bb69 Krista O'Brien became a registered user https://community.sustainablepurchasing.org/activity/p/12147/ Tue, 17 Aug 2021 17:50:03 -0400 55924959b362baefe7f31ca6b630467e Cassandra Julin started the topic Webinar: Circular economy and electronics — from theory to practice in the forum Member-to-Member Announcements https://community.sustainablepurchasing.org/groups/member-to-member-announcements/forum/topic/webinar-circular-economy-and-electronics-from-theory-to-practice/ Mon, 16 Aug 2021 11:18:05 -0400 Circular economy and electronics —  from theory to practice

 

How does the circular economy work, and what are the root issues connected to IT products? How should we address them from a circular economy perspective? Join the Circular Electronics Initiative as we discuss the circular economy and electronics — going from theory to prac…[Read more]

]]> 6f2a05cb6e81b38a94463e7b04504cc3 Aline Guardado became a registered user https://community.sustainablepurchasing.org/activity/p/12144/ Fri, 13 Aug 2021 13:09:16 -0400 de6ee2799c62adf34b62f6e8ed0ac333 Samiya Hirji became a registered user https://community.sustainablepurchasing.org/activity/p/12134/ Thu, 12 Aug 2021 09:58:18 -0400 656da2c70856e542eccd4c09298653a1 june penniston became a registered user https://community.sustainablepurchasing.org/activity/p/12133/ Wed, 11 Aug 2021 18:56:49 -0400 e96c013e1c7cec4a8e46426410138f15 Ted Smith replied to “New Program to Address Toxic CHemical Hazards in Electronics Manufacturing” in Announcements from Staff group https://community.sustainablepurchasing.org/groups/announcements-from-staff/forum/topic/new-program-to-address-toxic-chemical-hazards-in-electronics-manufacturing/#post-16773 Wed, 11 Aug 2021 18:49:33 -0400 The first 3 brands to endorse the “toward zero exposure “ commitment are Apple, Dell and HP

Ted Smith

 

]]> 545dd7472a989a054ea845300f0c2c92 Judy Levin replied to “New Program to Address Toxic CHemical Hazards in Electronics Manufacturing” in Announcements from Staff group https://community.sustainablepurchasing.org/groups/announcements-from-staff/forum/topic/new-program-to-address-toxic-chemical-hazards-in-electronics-manufacturing/#post-16772 Wed, 11 Aug 2021 18:22:04 -0400 This is great news.  Are the names of the 3 electronic brands that have committed to these principles, publicly available?  It would be great to reward those companies who take this type of action.

Judy

]]> 66dc042e1285ae3a2b7454c28fbfef59 Judy Panayos started the topic Job Posting - Responsible Sourcing Manager - Sodexo in the forum Member-to-Member Announcements https://community.sustainablepurchasing.org/groups/member-to-member-announcements/forum/topic/job-posting-responsible-sourcing-manager-sodexo/ Wed, 11 Aug 2021 17:52:10 -0400 Take a look at the new role that is created on my team!  I will no longer be a ‘team of one’. :> I am trying to hire quickly, so don’t delay passing this around to folks you know.

https://external-careers-sodexo.icims.com/jobs/720284/job

]]> 9f328ade81389e7d50d308210fee9081 Chris Geiger replied to “New Program to Address Toxic CHemical Hazards in Electronics Manufacturing” in Announcements from Staff group https://community.sustainablepurchasing.org/groups/announcements-from-staff/forum/topic/new-program-to-address-toxic-chemical-hazards-in-electronics-manufacturing/#post-16768 Wed, 11 Aug 2021 17:09:11 -0400 Sarah,

This is amazing news! Looking forward to learning the details (like which brands). Congratulations to Ted, and to you!

]]> b9d576b7b595922fc9fc3a9e5a89c5d4 Sarah D OBrien started the topic New Program to Address Toxic CHemical Hazards in Electronics Manufacturing in the forum Announcements from Staff https://community.sustainablepurchasing.org/groups/announcements-from-staff/forum/topic/new-program-to-address-toxic-chemical-hazards-in-electronics-manufacturing/ Wed, 11 Aug 2021 16:30:39 -0400 Posting this note from Ted Smith of SPLC member the International Campaign for Responsible Technology abotu an exciting new departure for the electronics industry. (Personal note – I am so excited by this launch, as I was the Founding Director of the CEPN effort and SPLC is a continuing member of the network, representing purchasers’ interest in…[Read more]

]]> 750ae70b8d4d3450b50e61c64c77e521 Chris Geiger started the topic Job opening - San Francisco in the forum Member-to-Member Announcements https://community.sustainablepurchasing.org/groups/member-to-member-announcements/forum/topic/job-opening-san-francisco/ Tue, 10 Aug 2021 22:24:16 -0400 Dear SPLC colleagues,

I have a job opening on my Municipal Toxics Reduction team that I would like to distribute far and wide. A large portion of the job duties revolve around the City’s Buy Green Program. It’s a great opportunity working with a great team in a great city!

Here is the position announcement.

List of typical duties:

• Conduct p…[Read more]

]]> b09fdd6483266df6099d4029876275b6 Kayla Kutter became a registered user https://community.sustainablepurchasing.org/activity/p/12125/ Tue, 10 Aug 2021 20:55:36 -0400 25f78de609a532c2b122a2a9eebfbf32 Megan Foley became a registered user https://community.sustainablepurchasing.org/activity/p/12124/ Tue, 10 Aug 2021 20:24:50 -0400 fa3bb91e37abd20b6a9946eacf64b6a1 Jordan Pinches became a registered user https://community.sustainablepurchasing.org/activity/p/12123/ Tue, 10 Aug 2021 18:47:41 -0400 0f77f11352a6118e0b3d25a1ae6a6d23 Sarah Carroll became a registered user https://community.sustainablepurchasing.org/activity/p/12122/ Tue, 10 Aug 2021 17:51:43 -0400 54d0ef4b87943ff1e20b21ae3619e911 Philip O'Shaughnessy became a registered user https://community.sustainablepurchasing.org/activity/p/12121/ Tue, 10 Aug 2021 17:41:04 -0400 5b7846f9696d758b4f7317367b9a6ab0 Lucie Wang became a registered user https://community.sustainablepurchasing.org/activity/p/12120/ Tue, 10 Aug 2021 14:58:55 -0400 b421d56b709abfc39c1d3b04e7849ebd Kris Spriano started the topic Opportunity for CA-based orgs! Assistance with purchasing clean energy tech in the forum Announcements from Staff https://community.sustainablepurchasing.org/groups/announcements-from-staff/forum/topic/opportunity-for-ca-based-orgs-assistance-with-purchasing-clean-energy-tech/ Tue, 10 Aug 2021 13:51:00 -0400
Posting on behalf of the Lawrence Berkeley Lab – Empower Procurement Program

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Hello SPLC Members,
 
Are you looking for assistance with improving sustainable procurement practices at your organization? Our team is looking to support large, California-based o…

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]]> 423ba9580a111995daecdb7517d27ebe Heather Walker became a registered user https://community.sustainablepurchasing.org/activity/p/12117/ Mon, 09 Aug 2021 22:20:30 -0400 811de30db276a244d40713cabfb6af24 Hamzah Abu-Ragheb replied to “SEEKING PURCHASER REVIEWERS: Climate Friendly Refrigerants guidance updates!” in Announcements from Staff group https://community.sustainablepurchasing.org/groups/announcements-from-staff/forum/topic/seeking-purchaser-reviewers-climate-friendly-refrigerants-guidance-updates/#post-16740 Mon, 09 Aug 2021 13:24:46 -0400 @johannakertesz, I’m not a refrigerants SME, but reviewed the document and I think it looks great, reads easily enough, covers the topic thoroughly and provides easy to follow recommendations. Great Job!

]]> 5eeaedd8f41799df6078d2c57a6bab62 Steven L Schooner changed their profile picture https://community.sustainablepurchasing.org/activity/p/12115/ Fri, 06 Aug 2021 17:00:29 -0400 b0be7e91607c8ba21a1365d2322a8aba Steven L Schooner posted an update: New to the community. At GW Law School, we offer grad […] https://community.sustainablepurchasing.org/activity/p/12114/ Fri, 06 Aug 2021 16:57:53 -0400 New to the community. At GW Law School, we offer grad degrees in federal government contracts (law & policy – a $600 billion/market). I’m also working with NCMA (some 20,000 contracts professionals) to roll out a new community of practice related to sustainable procurement. Alas, we need all the help we can get.

]]> 83a27030a3a1b86d3dcadd375610cd5b NICHOLAS LIU-SONTAG became a registered user https://community.sustainablepurchasing.org/activity/p/12109/ Thu, 05 Aug 2021 19:51:10 -0400 b3d1fe9c88efd83f7581a89b04359994 Julia Litvak started the topic New position in Supplier Sustainability @Medtronic in the forum Member-to-Member Announcements https://community.sustainablepurchasing.org/groups/member-to-member-announcements/forum/topic/new-position-in-supplier-sustainability-medtronic/ Thu, 05 Aug 2021 19:50:25 -0400 Medtronic has a new exciting opening for a Sr. Analyst in our Responsible Supply Management program.

https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/2674142411/?refId=qjkTOvAdQD%2BYmyNSGByOTQ%3D%3D

]]> a10ef417caa4c09d7608d2d85850b4c7 Johanna Kertesz Anderson replied to “SEEKING PURCHASER REVIEWERS: Climate Friendly Refrigerants guidance updates!” in Announcements from Staff group https://community.sustainablepurchasing.org/groups/announcements-from-staff/forum/topic/seeking-purchaser-reviewers-climate-friendly-refrigerants-guidance-updates/#post-16738 Thu, 05 Aug 2021 17:52:23 -0400 Still looking for reviewers of this guidance! Tagging folks I know are connected to food service purchasing since this is a highly relevant topic – but welcome reviews from others in purchasing!

@judypanayos

@hamzahabu-ragheb

@cassandra-hage

@sapna

@mygrey

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