Suppliers And Utilities Come Together at The "Beyond Our Boundaries" Sustainable Sourcing Conference in New Orleans

NEW ORLEANS, Oct. 27, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- The Electric Utility Industry Sustainable Supply Chain Alliance (the Alliance) held its "Beyond Our Boundaries" Sustainable Sourcing Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana. The event provided the opportunity to attend cutting-edge seminars, discuss insights on the importance of sustainable supply chain practices and the importance of a sustainable business model and operational footprint.

"This event is designed as a more intimate environment than the typical utility events, enabling suppliers and utilities to come together and advance their understanding of sustainability in the supply chain," said Sheri Straw, Chair of the Electric Utility Industry Sustainable Supply Chain Alliance.

Attendees had the unique opportunity to interact with supply chain and utility industry professionals, sustainability professionals, manufacturer representatives, and governmental and non-governmental entities from within and beyond the industry.

Multiple topics were covered including: perspectives from outside of the industry, core activities of the Alliance, new developments in the supplier survey, the release of the investment recovery voluntary standards, as well as insights from suppliers on their approach and perspective.

For more information regarding the "Beyond Our Boundaries" Sustainable Sourcing Conference visit: www.euissca.org.

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Since our founding in 2008, the Electric Utility Industry Sustainable Supply Chain Alliance (the Alliance) has focused on improving environmental performance and advancing sustainable business practices across supply chain operations, supplier performance, and procured products and services. We are industry leaders. Our membership, representing over a dozen of the Who's Who among utility supply chain leaders, is committed to finding cost-effective and value-adding solutions to the challenges of today and the emerging issues of tomorrow. www.euissca.org

SOURCE Electric Utility Industry Sustainable Supply Chain Alliance (the Alliance)

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