Ottawa takes step toward ‘ethical purchasing’ policy Tobin Dalrymple, Ottawa Citizen A report outlining the city’s ethical purchasing policy, which aims to ensure a “sweat-free” and fair-trade friendly Ottawa, was accepted Tuesday by a committee without any issue or debate. The policy will now go to council later this month, and if it passes that … [Read more…]
New Zealand ‘CIPS’ Strategic Procurement Forum opening address: Excerpts Thursday, 14 June 2007 Hon Lianne Dalziel Minister of Commerce SkyCity Convention Centre , Auckland Good morning. It is a pleasure as Minister of Commerce to welcome everyone to this, the first New Zealand Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply CIPS Conference. I accepted the invitation … [Read more…]
Army Environmental Programs Awarded for Making a Difference Jun 13, 2007 BY Kristin Miller WASHINGTON (Army News Service, June 13, 2007) – Fort Hood, Texas; Fort Rucker, Ala.; and Department of the Army were awarded for contributions to the environment at yesterday’s 2007 White House Closing the Circle Awards ceremony. “Acceptance of these prestigious awards … [Read more…]