Sustainable procurement is an important initiative for organizations. It’s critical to have a well-defined sustainable procurement plan for selecting and working with suppliers and having the necessary resources to ensure ESG compliance. Read on for perspectives on sustainable procurement, and developing sustainable procurement for your organization.

Sustainable procurement is a very hot topic in the procurement industry at the moment. Organizations, particularly procurement professionals, are under increasing pressure to improve environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance. In addition, big businesses and their stakeholders increasingly expect it from them. Elevating the role of sustainable procurement is crucially important and necessary in responding to these pressures.