Responsible sourcing for the construction sector is growing in importance. Small and medium-sized businesses need to take note or lose business.

1. 25% Strategy for Sustainable Construction target 2012

2. Our SME research says… The 25% target – We asked “Are you aware?” 52.2% “Yes” 48.8% “No”

3. Our SME research says… We asked, “Do you think 25% target is achievable?” 34.1% “Yes” 51.2% “Maybe” 14.6% “No”

4. Who cares about responsible sourcing? Product manufacturers

5. Who cares about responsible sourcing? Clients

6. Who cares about responsible sourcing? Contractors

7. Who cares about responsible sourcing? Engineers

8. Who cares about responsible sourcing? Architects

9. 70% UK Contractors Group target 2012

10. Why care about responsible sourcing? To help you win business

11. Why care about responsible sourcing? For BREEAM and CEEQUAL

12. Why care about responsible sourcing? To improve your reputation

13. Why care about responsible sourcing? For a competitive advantage

14. Why care about responsible sourcing? For a competitive advantage

15. Why care about responsible sourcing? To demonstrate CSR commitment

16. Our SME research says… Are you familiar with the term “responsible sourcing”? 12.2% “Not very familiar” 2.4% “Never heard of it” 41.5% “Slightly familiar” 43.9% “It’s part of my day job”

17. BES6001, Framework for Responsible Sourcing of Construction Products 42.5% Heard of 57.5% Not heard of

18. Our SME research says… In 5 years’ time how important will “responsible sourcing” be? 2.5% “Don’t know/not sure” 0% “No importance” 45% “Of some importance” 52.5% “Of utmost importance”