Stagecoach, part of the UK’s leading bus operators, has joined an innovative initiative to offer free sustainability training to its suppliers, marking a first in the UK. As part of the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) UK Network’s Sustainable Suppliers Training Programme, the initiative aims to educate suppliers on sustainability and the 10 principles of the UNGC, supporting Stagecoach’s journey to reduce its environmental impact and meet its net-zero targets.
The programme will provide Stagecoach’s suppliers with the necessary tools, resources, and guidance to enhance their sustainability practices. The operator’s commitment is seen as a step toward strengthening the environmental credentials of its supply chain, which includes businesses accounting for £200 million in procurement spend.
This move represents a strategic effort by Stagecoach to integrate sustainability into its procurement practices, demonstrating the potential for collaboration between businesses to drive collective action towards a more sustainable future.
