E.ON UK aiming for greener supply chain

E.ON UK has revealed that it is looking to make its supply chain more environmentally friendly.

According to supply chain director Chris Lovatt, the energy company is working with its suppliers to cut costs and its carbon footprint without compromising on standards.

Speaking to Supply Management, he stated that this strategy would enable E.ON UK to identify and make changes to its operations where necessary.

Mr Lovatt said these changes would then be introduced providing "there is no adverse effect on our end customers, the environment or safety standards".

"We want to challenge our suppliers and for them to challenge back," he commented.

The move comes after research from EcoVadis and HEC Paris revealed that eight in ten procurement directors in the UK made efforts to adopt more sustainable purchasing strategies last year.

London mayor Boris Johnson has been among those to encourage firms to make more eco-friendly purchasing decisions, saying this would help them save money and protect the environment at the same time.

Updated: 30 September 2009.
Categories: market-and-industry-news, procurement.