FOREWORD W elcome to the August edition of CSO magazine !
CPOs need to put sustainable procurement on the agenda .
For our cover story this month , Dan Brightmore sits down with the Chief Sustainability Officer for the City of Phoenix to learn how the Arizona capital is striving to become one of the most sustainable desert cities in the world .
Next , Armacell ’ s Amber Jesic discusses
how the company is using technology to support sustainable practices in its supply chain .
As innovation continues at its blistering pace , CSO magazine takes a deeper look at how smart city technologies are reimagining urban life .
Mark Hartman , CSO , City of Phoenix
In this month ’ s issue , CSO Magazine takes an in-depth look at the world ’ s top utility companies and the CEOs leading them .
We also examine the top conferences and events you won ’ t want to miss this year .
Don ’ t forget to also check out our other company profiles on Prysmian Group , Refinitiv , the City of Brampton and more .
Do you have a story that you ’ d like to share ? If so , please get in touch at sophie . chapman @ bizclikmedia . com
Enjoy the issue ! Sophie Chapman .
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