Collaborative efforts in Sustainable Procurement: Insights from the Humanitarian Innovation Programme Webinar
In the quest for a sustainable future, one of the most significant misconceptions around sustainable procurement is that it is solely the responsibility of procurement departments. However, as Claire Barnhoorn, CEO and founder of Solvoz, emphasized during a recent webinar, sustainable procurement is a collaborative effort that must be driven from the management level and integrated into broader organizational strategies: "It's about setting sustainability targets in our policies and how we specify the technical criteria of our products and supplier assessments."
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Collaborative efforts in Sustainable Procurement: Insights from the Humanitarian Innovation Programme Webinar
In the quest for a sustainable future, one of the most significant misconceptions around sustainable procurement is that it is solely the responsibility of procurement departments. However, as Claire Barnhoorn, CEO and founder of Solvoz, emphasized during a recent webinar, sustainable procurement is a collaborative effort that must be driven from the management level and integrated into broader organizational strategies: "It's about setting sustainability targets in our policies and how we specify the technical criteria of our products and supplier assessments."
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Pioneering Partnerships: BRIGHT at DIHAD
BRIGHT has been a proud participant at the Dubai International Humanitarian Aid and Development (DIHAD) Conference & Exhibition for several years. We are back again this year with a booth at the Norway Pavillion organized by Innovation Norway. But why exactly are we here? Why DIHAD?
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Solar repair and E-waste management in Cox Bazar
Cox's Kutupalong is the largest refugee settlement in the world, with a population of close to 1 million Rohingya refugees. The situation has become a protracted crisis, and climate-related disasters have increased in recent years. Understanding how BRIGHT can improve access to sustainable solar energy and durable repairs at Cox's has been on our priority list for a long time.
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SunBell: first solar lantern categorized as a UNHCR core relief item
Access to light and charging is a vital basic need for displaced people. More than 3.9 million SunBell solar lamps have been distributed since 2014.
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Bringing light to displacement settlements: The role of solar power
Providing core relief non-food items is crucial for families and individuals forced to flee their homes, often with nothing but clothes on their backs. These core relief items are essential for addressing the immediate needs of displaced populations. Along with items such as plastic sheets for shelter, blankets, kitchen sets, soap, and clothes, aid organizations also distribute solar lights.
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Humanitarian and development aid: What is the difference?
This article sheds some light on the unique roles of humanitarian and development aid and their vital role in supporting communities and fostering sustainable development.
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