Green is the new black
Language: English Series: Contract Journal ; 435(6599) 1 November 2006, 8(1)Publication details: 2006Subject(s): Summary: Looks at why contractors need to address sustainability issues. Highlights various initiatives to encourage this which include: measures under the Companies Bill to ensure publicly quoted companies include information about their approach to sustainability in their annual business review; recommendations for a sustainable procurement national action plan (for government); the Strategic Forum's agenda for sustainability which includes reducing waste going to landfill and reducing carbon emissions; major contractors ensuring sustainability is embraced down the supply chain; ConstructionSkills Built to Last action plan; and the sustainability emphasis in the 2012 construction commitments.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | L136255 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 136255-1001 |
Looks at why contractors need to address sustainability issues. Highlights various initiatives to encourage this which include: measures under the Companies Bill to ensure publicly quoted companies include information about their approach to sustainability in their annual business review; recommendations for a sustainable procurement national action plan (for government); the Strategic Forum's agenda for sustainability which includes reducing waste going to landfill and reducing carbon emissions; major contractors ensuring sustainability is embraced down the supply chain; ConstructionSkills Built to Last action plan; and the sustainability emphasis in the 2012 construction commitments.