stakeholder collaboration to accelerate positive impact across global supply chains , and we are thrilled to join industry peers in driving responsible procurement across hospitality ,” she says . “ We are proud to celebrate this cross-industry collaboration to secure sustainable travel for future generations .”
Procurement acting as a key driver for change The environmental impacts of procurement and supply operations are integral for the sustainability strategies of all the founding hospitality members . It is for this reason procurement is absolutely integral to the success of the wider business environmental strategy . Caroline Tissot , Group Chief
Procurement Officer at another of the founder members Accor , feels projects like the alliance are essential to achieving real change in the industry . “ Innovative and solution-based initiatives that focus on core business activities are crucial to realising the hospitality industry ’ s vision for a sustainable future ,” she explains . “ This collaboration marks a crucial next step which Accor is very proud to be a part of .”
Paul Mayhew from Avendra elaborates on this point , adding that the focus on sourcing helps focus on a critical area for progress . “ The footprint of the combined products and services a hospitality company purchases are significant , so working on advancing sustainability within procurement is essential ,” he says .
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