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Thanks to all who attended our "Introduction to Sustainable Purchasing" and "Maximizing the Impact of Sustainable Purchasing" learning events in November, as well as the Social Impacts Purchasing Summit.

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Case Studies in Sustainable Purchasing > Hbc: A case study in ethical sourcing (2007)

Hbc: A case study in ethical sourcing (2007)

posted on 3:21 PM, January 12, 2011
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Hbc is Canada’s largest diversified general merchandise retailer, with over 580 retail locations and nearly 70,000 employees. Hbc has 1,600 vendors, most of which are located in China, from which it currently sources its private label and captive brands. Hbc has an ethical sourcing program to ensure that vendors meet a code of conduct that includes the protection of human rights, compliance with environmental standards and other requirements. This 2007 case study reviews Hbc's ethical sourcing program.

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