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NQC Ltd.
Formed in 2003, NQC specialises in supplier engagement and are a leading provider of web based engagement systems. NQC's engagement solutions CAESER and HADRIAN are used by some of the largest UK Government and FTSE 350 organisations to measure and report on supplier performance, provide supply chain assurance against potential risks and impacts, and enable the development of wider social, economic, environmental and technological improvements.

Background
In February 2012 NQC joined the UN Global Compact, a global initiative aimed at encouraging organisations to adopt sustainable and responsible business practices.

In November 2011, NQC launched the dCarbon North West project, the largest collaborative programme in the UK to reduce supply chain carbon emissions. Over 30 government organisations engaged with their key suppliers through CAESER by inviting them to disclose information about their emissions.

In November 2010, NQC's CAESER solution played an integral part in the Home Office and HMRC receiving a highly regarded Civil Service honour at a prestigious Buckingham Palace event on 11th November 2010. Sir Gus O'Donnell, Head of the Civil Service presented "The Sustainability Award" for the dedication the Home Office and HMRC's collaboration had shown to embed corporate responsibility values in the supply chain.

In September 2010, NQC's collaborative supply chain sustainability work with the HMRC and the Home Office led to a joint nominationor the "Best Contribution to Corporate Responsibility" category at the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Awards held. NQC's CAESER system was shortlisted due to the significant role it has played in enhancing the brand values and organisational reputation of its users from a Corporate Social Responsibility perspective.

2010 was the second year running in which NQC was recognised for its innovative and forward thinking approach to the future of CSR at the Home Office Supplier Value and Innovation Awards. NQC was named as a finalist in the "Best Contribution to Corporate Social Responsibility Agenda" category for its unique CAESER system on the 15th July 2010.

The Home Office finalist nomination built on previous achievements in 2009 when NQC was honoured with two awards. Developing new technological solutions is an integral part of NQC's business ethic in maintaining their delivery of a quality first class service.

In March 2010, NQC successfully attained the international ISO 27001 management of Information Security accreditation. NQC protects sensitive client information by ensuring all relevant controls are in place to significantly reduce the risk of security breaches.

In July 2009, NQC were named the winners of the prestigious "Best Small/Medium Enterprise Supplier" accolade in the Home Office Supplier Value Awards Programme which took place on 9th July 2009. NQC also received the "Best Contribution to Sustainability" accolade. The award recognises NQC's achievement of encouraging clients to exceed future climate change targets and address their environmental, social and economic responsibilities through CAESER.

John McClelland (businessman) C.B.E. joined NQC in 2005 as Executive Chairman.