Shaun McCarthy's blog

Shaun McCarthy reflects on a few of the ethical dilemmas currently facing supply chain managers.

Posted in: *Purchasing, Supply chain, Sustainability

Shaun McCarthy looks back at the work of the Commission for a Sustainable London 2012, which closes at the end of March, and looks ahead to the future.

Posted in: Sustainability

Shaun McCarthy is dismayed that many buyers are still trying to find ‘tick box’ solutions to sustainable procurement that are doomed to failure.

Posted in: Sustainability

Shaun McCarthy reveals some unusual things about sustainability at the London Games that you probably haven’t heard about.

Posted in: Purchasing, Sustainability

The director of Action Sustainability, and chair of the Commission for a Sustainable London 2012, examines the sustainable legacy of the Games.

Posted in: Soapbox

Shaun McCarthy blogs about “one of the best sustainable supply chain initiatives I have ever been involved in”.

Posted in: Purchasing, Sustainability, Technology

Standards help to achieve consistency of behaviour, they educate people and provide a great framework for management – but as a purchaser you also need to focus on outcomes, says Shaun McCarthy.

Posted in: Purchasing, Sustainability

Sustainable procurement advocate Shaun McCarthy explains why US businesses are investing in this area despite scepticism in some quarters.

Posted in: International, Public sector, Purchasing, Sustainability

Australia is behind the UK but not wanting to be beaten, it is progressing fast, blogs Shaun McCarthy.

Posted in: Australia, Sustainability

Shaun McCarthy on the merits of sustainable merchandise produced for the London 2012 Olympic Games.

Posted in: Sustainability