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Case Study Spotlight: Economic Prosperity, Equity, and Sustainability through Procurement Policies

The County of San Diego (County) is committed to building a more inclusive and resilient regional economy, especially through supporting the prosperity of small businesses, nonprofits, and community-based organizations. This is achieved through a variety of programs and services, and by leveraging... Continue Reading

2025 Recaps: Growing Our Sustainable Procurement Community (And What’s Next!)

As we step into 2026, we thank you for your commitment to sustainable purchasing during a year that demanded strategic resolve. The dedication of the SPLC community remains a powerful constant, continually driving real-world results and proving that the Power of Procurement for Good is making an... Continue Reading

Case Study Spotlight: Sustainable Procurement at the University of Western Ontario

Western University’s Sustainable Procurement Program was launched to embed environmental, social, and ethical responsibility into every purchasing decision, aligning with the institution’s Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) commitments. The program provides a framework for... Continue Reading

CNZS V2.0: Procurement’s Expanding Role in Climate Accountability

Authored by SPLC Board Vice Chair Andrew Baer, Head of Responsible Procurement, S&P Global and Kris Spriano, SPLC Vice President of Programs The second draft of the Science Based Targets initiative’s Corporate Net Zero Standard (CNZS V2.0 or Standard) marks a turning point by... Continue Reading

SPLC Unveils the 2025 Leadership Award Honorees

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 19, 2025 – The Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council (SPLC) is proud to announce the recipients of its esteemed 2025 Leadership Awards. The annual SPLC Leadership Awards celebrate the organizations and individuals who stand out for their exceptional... Continue Reading

SPLC Announces Appointment of Five New Members to Board of Directors

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 13, 2025 – The Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council (SPLC) has announced the addition of five distinguished leaders to its Board of Directors, effective November 20, 2025. These new members include senior global procurement and corporate sustainability... Continue Reading

Case Study Spotlight: PAHO-GSK Collaboration for a Greener Health Supply Chain

The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has integrated sustainability into its procurement practices, emphasizing “best value for money” that includes technical specifications, quality, price, and sustainability. Following the impact of COVID-19, climate change emerged as a... Continue Reading

SPLC Launches New Climate Friendly Refrigerant Management and Procurement Toolkit

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 6, 2025 — A coalition of leading environmental organizations, universities, manufacturers, and government agencies convened by the Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council (SPLC) has launched an updated Climate Friendly Refrigerant Management + Procurement... Continue Reading

A Message from SPLC's CEO: The Power of Community

SPLC’s origins go back to early leaders in procurement who saw the tremendous opportunity to influence and change markets through the power of procurement and supply chain innovation. For over a decade we have built a strong community of leaders who navigate the challenging yet critical... Continue Reading

From the Desk of CEO Marc Heisterkamp: Climate Week NYC

Climate Week NYC has many conundrums, and in the weeks leading up to it scheduling and event curation is a big part of it. Notably, while far too few events (in my opinion) are explicitly focused on procurement, supply chain, and Scope 3, it’s easy to make the case... Continue Reading

Benchmark and Elevate Your Sustainable Procurement Program with SPLC Navigator

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 20, 2025 - The Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council (SPLC) has opened the 2025 reporting window for SPLC Navigator, an all-in-one digital platform designed to help organizations elevate their sustainable procurement programs. Built on a decade of refined best... Continue Reading

Case Study Spotlight: Moody's Responsible Sourcing - a Journey to Emissions Reduction

Climate change is a major challenge that demands action from all of us. While Moody’s has a limited direct environmental impact, we recognize the importance of modeling proactive corporate responsibility and showcasing best practices in climate change mitigation. Our commitment to achieving... Continue Reading