More and more, companies like Procter & Gamble and Walmart are asking suppliers about
their sustainability initiatives. The growing expectation of consumers, customers and stakeholders is to extend
this practice from Tier One suppliers down into the supply chain.
Achieving SEMS™ credentials is the best way for a small supplier to provide independent third-party
verification of a long-term commitment to sustainability.
The National Sustainability Coalition recognizes the Supplier Excellence in Managing Sustainability (SEMS™)
training and certification process as a global standard for what it means to be a “green” supplier.
SEMS™ provides basic sustainability training and online assistance to develop an action plan that addresses key
areas such as water preservation, energy conservation, waste management, materials reduction, emissions control,
recycling, green procurement and social responsibility.
In this dynamic book, Icy L. Williams and Joan Carroll-Flowers present an
allegory of three generations of a family-owned business. With penetrating insights, The Sustainable
Advantage - Doing Business in the GREEN Economy looks at why some small and mid-size enterprises (SMEs)
in America will adapt to the challenges of the 21st century economy, while millions of others will merely fade away.
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Your journey to become a green and sustainable supplier starts here. Register in our database
and take a baseline knowledge assessment to find out where your company stands. Our interactive
sustainability planning template makes it easy to draft a customized plan of action.
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