How simple changes can help big business to tackle climate change 

Measuring the emissions of supply chains is complex and time-consuming, writes Andy Daly, Head of Procurement Programmes at SEUK. But simple changes can help give the climate the urgent action it needs now. If you’ve been thinking more about the environment and climate change recently, we’re not surprised. With lawns, parks and fields the colour of straw … Continued

Nearly 8,000 jobs created through the Buy Social Corporate Challenge

Corporate spending by our Buy Social Corporate Challenge partners on goods and services supplied by social enterprises has now created nearly 8,000 jobs, according to the latest annual report looking at the impact of the programme. The Challenge, our flagship social procurement programme, is working with a group of 36 high-profile businesses with the aim … Continued

Generating social value through construction and manufacturing – Nuneaton Signs and Wates

Nuneaton Signs has been manufacturing signs for Wates Group since 2018. The partnership has enabled the business to grow and sustain their mission of providing meaningful employment and training opportunities for people with disabilities. Nuneaton Signs Nuneaton Signs is a social enterprise which provides employment and training for people with disabilities through the manufacture and sales of … Continued

Introducing Social Procurement Connect

Launching in January 2023, Social Procurement Connect is a new initiative from Social Enterprise UK (SEUK) created to support organisations add social value and impact into their supply chains.