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Sustainable Procurement: Top Implementation Strategies

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Sustainable procurement has become more and more critical for businesses that want to reduce their environmental impact and improve their sustainable practices. When done right, it can bring massive benefits…

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Sustainability in Procurement: Strategies and Challenges

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Originally published in the 2022 ProcureCon Report “Transforming Procurement: Embracing Digital Innovation and Driving Sustainability” Ethical business practices and sustainability initiatives are forcing organizations to not only stand up, but to also set themselves apart from the competition by implementing ESG and CSR commitments.

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Sustainability Issues in Procurement — Embracing Sustainability

Procurement Tactics

In this article, we will discuss first what sustainability in procurement means. We will tackle the common sustainable issues that many businesses are facing in their procurement processes. Additionally, we will tell you how to map sustainability issues in your business operations. What is Sustainable Procurement?

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Sustainable Government Procurement — Shifting to Sustainability

Procurement Tactics

18 Must-Have Negotiation Skills For Procurement Professionals Download Course Details →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Sustainable Government Procurement — Shifting to Sustainability Sustainable government procurement is the commitment of the government to achieve sustainability in its purchases.

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Five Best Practices for Balancing Costs, Risks, and Sustainability

In the face of volatile macroeconomic conditions and other complex challenges, supply chain and procurement pros must strike a tough balance between seemingly contradictory demands: boosting performance and sustaining and extending business operations, all while meeting customers’ needs.

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Challenges in Sustainability Faced by Procurement Teams

Procurement Tactics

18 Must-Have Negotiation Skills For Procurement Professionals Download Course Details →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Challenges in Sustainability Faced by Procurement Teams Adopting sustainability in procurement has many challenges that the procurement team must address to aim for sustainability.

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Sustainable Procurement Business Drivers — Embracing Sustainability

Procurement Tactics

18 Must-Have Negotiation Skills For Procurement Professionals Download Course Details →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Sustainable Procurement Business Drivers — Embracing Sustainability Sustainable procurement business drivers are the factors why many businesses embrace sustainability within their operations.

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Rethinking Direct Materials Sourcing: The Tools You Need To Manage Costs, Risks and Sustainability

Direct materials sourcing is evolving, with procurement now tasked not only with cost efficiency but managing sustainability and risk management. The environment is marked by heightened demand and expectations, compounded by challenges such as rising input prices, supply chain disruptions and geopolitical tensions.

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The 2025 Annual ProcureCon CPO Report

Procurement leaders are at a pivotal moment. Download The 2025 Annual ProcureCon CPO Report to uncover key insights to thrive in a dynamic procurement landscape. With CPOs playing an increasingly strategic role, it’s time to leverage innovation and technology to drive resilience and efficiency.

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The Current and Future Use of Gen-AI in Supply Chains

From demand forecasting to inventory optimization, risk mitigation to sustainability — AI is set to transform everything. It’s a must-read for forward-thinking procurement and supply chain leaders looking to harness the power of AI to achieve transformative results. It’s here, now. 30% of businesses have invested in AI.

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Sustainable Procurement: The Ultimate Guide to Going Green

Speaker: Sarah O'Brien, CEO of the Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council

As a procurement professional, you may not yet have a solid understanding of the definition of sustainability and what it truly means to practice sustainability through procurement. So where do you begin? Save your seat and register today. March 15th, 2023 at 9:30am PDT, 12:30pm EDT, 4:30pm BST

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Making the Case for Investment in Your Company's Sustainable Purchasing Program

Whether you are just launching a sustainable purchasing program or looking to expand and strengthen your current efforts, you’ll need the support of multiple diverse stakeholders.