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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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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BRIGHT Attains ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 Certifications
We are very pleased to announce our recent achievement of ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certifications, marking a significant milestone in our journey towards continued excellence and sustainability. These globally recognized certifications underscore our unwavering commitment to quality, environmental responsibility, and customer satisfaction and align perfectly with our core values.
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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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How does a solar panel work?
The Sun is 4.5 billion years and an abundant source of clean and renewable energy, hitting the Earth with the equivalent output of around 1000 watts per m2 on a cloudless day. We can now easily convert solar energy into electricity thanks to solar panels. But how exactly do they work?
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Brightening Lives: SunBell's impact on Esther's family in Kenya
In 2020, Esther was one of the 2,000 SunBell recipients through Yara’s Action Africa Initiative. Since then, Esther is no longer using kerosene as a light source and does not have to walk long distances and pay to charge her mobile phone.
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Replace disposable batteries with solar energy
Did you know that a solar lamp from BRIGHT can replace up to 8,500 disposable batteries?
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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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