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October 7, 2021
The 5 Principles of Responsible Purchasing: Better Buying Launches High-Level Principles for Brands and Retailers
The Better Buying Institute is launching a set of 5 high-level principles for responsible purchasing for brands and retailers to adopt and follow. The 5… Read More
October 1, 2021
The Better Buying Partnership Index launches today. Please invite your suppliers to rate your purchasing practices
Index open and collecting ratings throughout October The Partnership Index is a versatile new tool designed to bridge the gap between Better Buying’s annual surveys… Read More
September 21, 2021
Exciting Opportunity: could you be our new Vice President of Research?
Better Buying Institute is seeking a Vice President of Research who will use their analytical skills and passion for supply chain sustainability to expand the… Read More
September 20, 2021
Audit harmonization can reduce supplier costs by thousands, and drive investment in social and labor conditions
Initial analysis of Better Buying Purchasing Practice Index (BBPPI) 2021 data indicates that adoption by buyers of standardized CSR reporting can save suppliers thousands of… Read More
September 16, 2021
Sustainable Terms of Trade Initiative publishes White Paper on Commercial Compliance
First joint manufacturers’ position statement on improving purchasing practices The Sustainable Terms of Trade Initiative (STTI), which is led by the STAR Network, the International… Read More
September 15, 2021
Countdown to October 1st: launch of the Better BuyingTM Partnership Index
New snapshot assessment will bridge the gap between Better Buying annual ratings cycles, for year-round monitoring of emerging issues and trends On October 1st, the… Read More
September 8, 2021
Early analysis by Better Buying Institute indicates stronger pandemic resilience among subscriber garment brands
Garment brands engaged with Better Buying strengthen supplier relationships during Covid-19 Garment brands and retailers who were already engaged with Better Buying when Covid-19 struck… Read More