Abstract
This paper investigates sustainable procurement, including the environmental, social and economic dimensions of sustainability. A single in-depth case study method is employed to examine the practices for food procurement in a leading HE institution in the UK. The key findings include: the presence of multiple sustainable procurement initiatives which collectively address all three dimensions, though individually may focus on one dimension alone; the application of institutional theory to identify mimetic and normative pressures as the main influences; the varying perceptions regarding the identification of stakeholders and their roles; and the importance of local buying as a social sustainability strategy.
Original language | English |
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Publication status | Published - 2014 |
Event | 1st International EurOMA Sustainable Operations & Supply Chains Forum - Groningen, Netherlands Duration: 23 Mar 2014 → 25 Mar 2014 http://www.euroma-online.org |
Conference
Conference | 1st International EurOMA Sustainable Operations & Supply Chains Forum |
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Country | Netherlands |
City | Groningen |
Period | 23/03/14 → 25/03/14 |
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