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AquaVita, a global beverage company, is committed to sustainable procurement as part of their ISO 14001:2015 certified environmental management system. Their primary glass bottle supplier, CrystalClear, has invested in a new, energy-efficient furnace, significantly reducing carbon emissions per bottle. However, CrystalClear\'s new furnace requires a substantially higher minimum order quantity for economic viability. AquaVita currently operates on a \"just-in-time\" (JIT) inventory system to minimize storage costs and waste. Increasing order quantities from CrystalClear would disrupt this JIT system, potentially increasing storage needs, breakage, and capital tied up in inventory. The CFO expresses concern about the financial implications of increased inventory holding.\n\nWhich of the following actions would BEST align with sustainable procurement principles in this scenario, considering both environmental and economic factors?
Conduct a comprehensive life cycle assessment (LCA) comparing the environmental benefits of CrystalClear's lower-emission bottles with the potential negative impacts of increased inventory (storage, waste, financial implications) to inform a balanced decision.
Prioritize the reduction in carbon emissions above all other factors and immediately increase order quantities from CrystalClear, adjusting the JIT system as needed and accepting the increased storage costs as a necessary environmental investment.
Maintain the current JIT system and reject the increased order quantity from CrystalClear, seeking alternative suppliers who can meet the current order volume requirements while still adhering to some basic sustainability criteria.
Negotiate with CrystalClear to subsidize AquaVita's increased storage costs in exchange for AquaVita accepting the higher minimum order quantity, thereby shifting the economic burden to the supplier.

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