CPA Bulletin

24 CPA Bulletin > May 2021 www.cpa.uk.net NEWS FROMCPA MEMBERS: 3 The Supply Chain Sustainability School has released its Impact Report, which surveyed over 1,000 of its members across the country, to get their thoughts on what is important to their organisation and supply chain. The report also offers insights on how the School has continued to positively impact organisations and supply chains. With almost 40,000 registered users, the School provides free practical learning and support for the UK built environment, through sustainability training, networking, e-learning modules, tailored assessments and online resources. COVID-19 forced the Supply Chain Sustainability School to move all learning online, resulting in a year-on-year increase of 269% of members partaking in free training sessions; +101% utilising learning resources and +84% downloading e-learning. Organisations are becoming more environmentally conscious, with many more concerned about how to embed sustainability into their business practices. The School has been identified as being a powerful tool to help them do this. Over two thirds of members (68%) stated that the School enabled them to embed sustainability into their business processes and monitor and report on sustainability impacts (59%). Three in four members (76%) reported that by engaging with the School, they gained a better understanding of their organisations’ sustainability impacts. Two thirds (63%) confirmed they had reduced their carbon emissions and half reduced their waste (57%). In addition, 44% improved their air quality and 37% reduced their water consumption year on year. The School is part-funded by CITB and industry partners, with the direction of the School being led by over 121 partners. Working in collaboration, they share knowledge and free resources to inspire the UK built environment to drive positive change. Sign up for the Supply Chain Sustainability School’s free learning and resources at www.supplychainschool.co.uk Supply Chain Sustainability School Positively Impacts Sustainable Built Environment UK’s First Raptor 500 Practicality Brown is the first company in the UK to purchase and operate a Prinoth Raptor 500 Tracked Mulcher. Specialising in tree and vegetation clearance, Practicality Brown has invested in the Raptor 500 to meet the latest emission and environmental compliance requirements of the construction and environmental sectors. The Raptor 500 supersedes Practicality Brown’s AHWI RT400 mulchers that have operated for the past 20 years. With its high efficiency and low fuel consumption, the Raptor 500 is extremely effective at processing large stumps, standing vegetation and windrowed unsalable timber.