Can we really build sustainability into procurement without increasing costs?
As we move closer to 2030, it is increasingly vital for businesses to align their procurement strategies with the evolving values of shareholders, customers, and employees to ensure long-term business continuity. According to McKinsey’s research, companies with strong ESG credentials save from 5% to 10% in costs.
This session looks at practical ways that sustainability can be hardwired into contracts, KPIs, and incentives as a core strategy for ESG and to reduce volatility and future-proof supply. We’ll tackle:
- How leading companies are redesigning supplier partnerships to cut costs and emissions
- Real-world examples where sustainability clauses in procurement have driven tangible ROI
- How to quantify resilience from sustainable procurement to secure executive buy-in