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37 ecosystem – and investing in social enterprises or philanthropic causes .
Timo Worrall , Director of Supplier Social Responsibility at Johnson & Johnson has been at the forefront of the global healthcare company ’ s sustainability drive . “ First and foremost ,” he says , “ a successful sustainable procurement strategy needs to align with a company ’ s core values and culture .” For Johnson & Johnson , that vision is being the most trusted company for transforming lives in underserved communities through its expertise in healthcare , wellbeing
and science .” This , Worrall adds , “ is the guiding light for our sustainable procurement programme .”
It ’ s no empty gesture either . To date , the company has spent US $ 1.5bn with diverse suppliers across the world and committed 3 % of its purchasing spend in the UK on social enterprises to help support 150 jobs . Not only does this meet business imperatives ( building diversity in suppliers , gaining access to new innovations ), it promotes a positive organisational culture that contributes to wider society . Johnson & Johnson is also a founding partner
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