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Sustainable procurement: a case study

In this video, we look at how a business in Coventry, Finney’s & Co., implements a policy of sustainable procurement.

In the following section, we look at sustainable procurement.

This video outlines the concept of sustainable procurement by introducing you to Finney’s & Co., an independent coffee shop in Coventry, UK. The manager, Miriam Majemite, explains how Finney’s & Co. incorporates sustainable procurement into its business practice.

Your task

On the basis of what you have seen, what do you think is meant by the term ‘sustainable procurement’?
What are some of the challenges involved?
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