a clear signal to procurement partners of the progress and standards expected . “ With so many global hospitality companies and their procurement partners joining forces , we ’ re able to send a cohesive message to the industry and accelerate the adoption of sustainable practices across the supply chain ,” he adds . “ This is more than lip service – we can set clear , measurable goals and targets with our supplier partners that we can collectively work towards , ultimately driving success .”
It is this consistency that can accelerate progress , thanks to a unified message ,
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1.2 million employees and intelligent sharing of data . “ Working together , we can improve sustainability throughout the entire hospitality supply chain ,” adds Patrick Mayhew , SVP , Strategic Sourcing at Avendra . “ It allows all the HARP members to assess and benchmark the environmental , human , and ethical practices of our suppliers via EcoVadis .”
Hilton is another of the founder members of the alliance , and their Vice President , Hilton Supply Management Americas , Linda Theisen , appreciates the value the collaboration is bringing . “ We understand the importance of
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