While social sustainability can often be ill-defined, social impact travel presents an opportunity for businesses to blaze a trail and show they take their role in society seriously
Harry John
Senior research analyst
Joined 2013
Harry John is a senior research analyst at Procurement Leaders, where he is responsible for designing, analysing and reporting on research across a range of procurement topics. Having held roles in journalism and research, Harry combines an academic background in the social sciences with over seven years of experience authoring impactful reports, guides and articles for clients. His main procurement interest lies in sustainability, specifically how environmental and social considerations can be integrated into sourcing and supplier management.
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