
The 5 steps that we consider essential for sustainable procurement are the following: Only by choosing relevant, attainable, and measurable sustainable goals, will you be able to translate that into your procurement process. The key point is to start with what applies directly to your business and your community. For companies that rely on supply chains for their core activities and value generation, incorporating sustainability in the process will be a critical strategic input that will enable the delivery of organizational purpose and objectives.Ĭhoosing which pillars of sustainability to focus on can be daunting since many sustainable development goals are available to choose from as defined by the UNDP. Identifying products or suppliers, the first stage of procurement, is focusing more than ever on the social impact along with the environmental footprint making sustainability a crucial element to be considered in your procurement function. This will require an efficient and effective provision of goods and services making the function of procurement essential in delivering results worldwide. Sustainable procurement is about ensuring your products and services are purchased with the lowest environmental impact and the most positive social results.
