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Business Wire
22-04-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Supplier.io Partners with People and Planet First to Advance Supplier Intelligence in Global Supply Chains
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- the industry leader in supplier intelligence, is partnering with People and Planet First, a globally recognised collective and verification system for mission driven enterprises prioritising their social and environmental impact. This integration brings verified enterprise level data into robust supplier intelligence platform, giving organisations deeper insight into their global supplier base and enabling smarter, data backed sourcing decisions that reduce risk and improve supply chain agility. This partnership supports ongoing mission to expand the depth, accuracy, and intelligence of its supplier data, empowering customers to manage complexity, improve resilience and visibility, and proactively mitigate global supply chain risks. 'Enterprises can no longer afford blind spots in their supply chain,' said Aylin Basom, CEO of 'Our customers rely on us to deliver comprehensive supplier intelligence so they can identify risks, unlock opportunities, and ensure continuity in an increasingly volatile global environment. The addition of verified enterprise data from People and Planet First brings new depth to our platform—enhancing our ability to deliver the actionable insights businesses need to source confidently while also enabling alignment with sustainability, ethical practices, and community impact.' supplier database includes over 10 million suppliers, 350 million data insights, and $9 trillion in spend history, giving businesses unmatched visibility into suppliers and advanced analytics to build stronger, more resilient supplier networks. Key benefits of the new integration include: Identifying and prioritising verified enterprises. People and Planet First's rigorous verification process evaluates enterprises against five core standards—Purpose, Operations, Revenue, Use of Surplus, and Structure—to ensure authenticity in their social and environmental commitments. Enhancing supply chain transparency and data-backed sourcing. Enhanced data allows customers to identify potential supply chain vulnerabilities earlier, building a deeper understanding of supplier practices that inform responsible sourcing strategies, enrich supplier evaluations, and improve alignment with strategic sourcing goals. Supporting local and global impact. Companies using the platform can source from suppliers dedicated to addressing critical societal challenges, ensuring procurement decisions contribute to creating a more inclusive and sustainable global economy. The partnership with People and Planet First builds on 5 million environmental and social certifications and ratings–including CDP Global Climate Scores, Certified B Corporations, Green Business Network companies, Fair Trade, and many more. 'We're excited to partner with to expand access to our verified enterprise data and help businesses make responsible sourcing decisions,' said Rebecca Dray at Purchasing with Purpose, a People and Planet First verification partner in the United States. 'By making it easier for companies to identify and work with mission driven suppliers, we're helping build more transparent, accountable, and sustainable supply chains that create real impact on a global scale. These enterprises help companies to achieve their commitments and reduce risk in their supply chains.' continues to set the standard in supplier intelligence, empowering over 950 companies worldwide with the data, tools, and insights needed to transform procurement into a competitive advantage. For more information about how can help your organization, visit About is the leading provider of supplier intelligence, empowering organizations to improve supply chain visibility, mitigate risk, and make data driven sourcing decisions. With the industry's most comprehensive supplier database and advanced analytics platform, supports responsible and sustainable sourcing initiatives, helps enterprises manage complexity, enhance agility, and drive smarter procurement outcomes. For more information, visit People and Planet First is a participatory verification system for enterprises all over the world. It operates as a social enterprise and partners with local, national and international networks, membership organizations, certifiers and verifiers to ensure collaboration over duplication. All verified enterprises must prove annually that their business model meets the 5 globally agreed standards. Website: Email: verify@
Associated Press
14-03-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
ACHS Supports the Portland People and Planet First Showcase
ACHS proudly participated in the Portland People and Planet First Showcase, an event celebrating organizations prioritizing people and the planet over profit. 'We believe that organizations prosper when wellness is a central focus - for customers, employees, and across operations.' — Tracey Abell, ACHS President PORTLAND, OR, UNITED STATES, March 14, 2025 / / -- American College of Healthcare Sciences (ACHS) proudly participated in the Portland People and Planet First Showcase, an event celebrating organizations that prioritize people, the planet, and purpose over profit. ACHS joined fellow B Corps and People and Planet First Verified businesses in a night of community and collaboration to promote purchasing with impact. The Showcase was hosted by The Impact Collective, People and Planet First, and Place to B. As a Catalyst Sponsor of the Portland Impact Purchasing Pilot Program, ACHS was proud to join SAP, Port of Portland, and Prosper Portland, among others in showing our support for impact purchasing. This pilot brought together organizations committed to shared values that focus on social impact, environmental responsibility, and local economic support. Growing consumer demand for ethically sourced products and sustainable business models is fueling the rise in social enterprises, making sustainable products and partnerships more accessible. The Portland People and Planet First Showcase provided an opportunity to learn about businesses in the community committed to local, sustainable purchasing and investing in social enterprises. ACHS's Dean of Aromatherapy Amanda Lattin, Director of Partnerships Tiff Darwich, and President Tracey Abell took the opportunity to share how organizations can bring wellness to their workforce, bridging the connection between business sustainability and employee well-being. 'The Portland People and Planet First Showcase was an inspiring event that brought together businesses with shared values who are truly committed to making a difference through their products and services. We believe that organizations prosper when wellness is a central focus - from operations that consider the people they service to employee wellness programs, and purchasing with impact in mind,' shared Tracey Abell. About ACHS Since 1978, sustainability and community impact have been among our core values. ACHS has been a Certified B Corporation® since 2016 and achieved People and Planet First verification in 2024. ACHS specializes in online integrative health and wellness education, making wellness knowledge accessible to learners whether they are just learning about holistic health or ready to pursue a degree. Programs include on-demand CEs, micro-credentials, certificates, diplomas, and degree programs in aromatherapy, herbal medicine, functional nutrition, wellness coaching, and complementary alternative medicine disciplines. Connect with ACHS to learn more about how to get involved in sustainability and impact initiatives to promote wellness in your community. For questions about this press release or to schedule an interview, please contact Tracey Abell at [email protected]. X LinkedIn Instagram YouTube TikTok Other Legal Disclaimer:
