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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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Public Procurement Strategy for Scotland – One year on

Scottish Government Procurement

We have reached one year since the launch of the Public Procurement Strategy for Scotland (PPSfS). The strategy provides a clear vision and focused direction, supporting the whole Scottish public procurement community to align, to collaborate and to deliver positive outcomes with real impacts for the people of Scotland.

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Driving sustainable procurement outcomes

Scottish Government Procurement

As a follow up to the publication of Scotland’s journey of achieving sustainable procurement outcomes 2002-2022: independent review , we have interviewed key organisations representing and working with the business and the third sector in Scotland about sustainable procurement outcomes.

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Updating the UNCITRAL Model Procurement Law for “Green Procurement”

Public Procurement Intl

Around the world, governments are embracing “green procurement” – environmentally sustainable strategies to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions and other forms of pollution. Strategies In “Green Procurement,” 66 Gov. Strategies In “Green Procurement,” 66 Gov.

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What is Strategic Procurement, and How Can Cooperative Purchasing Help?

American City & Country

Develop a Strategic Procurement Plan Procurement shouldn’t be reactive; it should be proactive. Start by developing a strategic plan that aligns procurement goals with your organization’s overall objectives. Cooperative purchasing can help you stay agile and strategic in your procurement activities.

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AI & sustainable procurement: the public sector should first learn what it already owns

University of Bristol

Photo credit: Flickr While carrying out research on the impact of digital technologies for public procurement governance, I have realised that the deployment of artificial intelligence to promote sustainability through public procurement holds some promise. And it should then put that evidence base to good use.

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Inflation + Source-to-Pay Strategies: The Cure for the Common Price Hike

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Additionally, by researching new suppliers every few months or so, they can ensure they’re always getting the best deal possible on the goods and services they need to sustain their operations. In order to stay ahead of inflationary trends, procurement teams need to be proactive and continuously adjust their strategies.

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