our average score for Strategic Sourcing and Supply Chain in representing a 22% improvement from our score of 2.3 in 2007, slightly below our 2007 target of 3.0, which requires our business to: evaluate the performance of •	 contractors’ and suppliers’ products and services with respect to compliance, safety, environment, innovation and cost; provide sustainability information •	 to contractors and suppliers and give priority to those providing improvements in sustainability, human rights and labour rights (as appropriate) in addition to commercial considerations; include in supplier negotiations •	 opportunities for tightening specification to improve Boral’s sustainability, as well as cost performance; incorporate sustainability objectives •	 and metrics in procurement and/or supply chain strategic plans; and regularly review supply chain •	 practices against Boral’s and industry standards.