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London 2012 commits to sustainable sourcing
Sustainabilty is at the heart of the London 2012 Games
TheLondon 2012 Organising Committee (LOCOG) today showed furthercommitment to staging a truly sustainable Games by becoming a member ofthe 'Supplier Ethical Data Exchange' (Sedex).
LOCOG also announced it is working towards publishing a Sustainable Sourcing Code in autumn 2008.
Today'smeasures will help LOCOG to monitor the environmental and social impactof the Games both from direct contracts and through the supply chain.
Contractorsand licensees will be monitored on labour standards, health and safety,business integrity and general environmental issues.
TheSourcing Code is based on four key principles, followinginternationally recognised standards. The principles include usingproducts that have recycled content and reusing and recyling materialsas much as possible.
Chair of LOCOG Seb Coe said: 'TheSustainability Plan which was launched last year marked the start of aprocess that underpins all of our preparations for London 2012.
'Ourmembership of Sedex and publication of our Sustainable Sourcing Codelater this year are two significant examples of this plan coming tofruition.'
