STRATEGIC SOURCING
WHAT HARP MEMBERS ARE WORKING TOWARDS
• Strengthening supplier outreach resulting in higher supplier participation rates .
• Expanding visibility of the broader hospitality industry ’ s supply chain sustainability performance allowing for more informed decisions .
• Enhancing collaboration in driving improvement with suppliers and third parties .
• Directly engaging with industry peers and influential external stakeholders without infringing antitrust regulations .
“ We recognise the potential environmental and social impact of our supply chain , so we endeavour to work with suppliers who not only meet our sustainability aspirations , but also share the same values that underpin our responsible business plan . By leveraging the data and other resources available from HARP , to understand suppliers ’ sustainability performance , we see huge potential to effect change ,” he adds .
Early alliance achievements Since the launch of the alliance , the seven founding members have invited more than 2,000 suppliers with many more planned to be engaged in 2024 . Even in the early days of the project , the footprint has been vast as the alliance represents 28,000 properties around the world , 4.3 million rooms , and over 1.2 million employees . These are all achievements to be celebrated , along with the very fact that so many global sector leaders have pooled their collective resources for the good of sustainable procurement . “ Joining forces may not only be an accelerator but vital for sustainable supply chain transformation in hospitality ,” explains Richard Eyram , Chief Customer Officer at EcoVadis . “ If suppliers receive a common message from the key industry players to which they provide their products and services , this engagement process on transparency and improvement actions will be far more streamlined .”
Paul McArdle the Global Chief Operating Officer at Entegra agrees , saying it sends
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