In this second episode of the Carbon Compass, host Kelsey Frenkiel, GBTA, is joined by Albena Taseva, WSAudiology, and Townsend Bailey, IHG Hotels & Resorts, to discuss the GBTA Foundation’s Sustainable Procurement Standards (SPS). Together they will dive deep into the background of SPS, challenges for buyers and suppliers, guidelines for implementation, and more.  

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Host & Guest Info 

Kelsey Frenkiel, GBTA Albena Taseva, WSAudiology Townsend Bailey, IHG Hotels & Resorts 

Referenced Documents 

GBTA Foundation Sustainable Procurement Standards 

Key Topics Discussed Sustainability  RFP ESG 

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