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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 29, 2025 – The Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council (SPLC) and the National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO) and the are pleased to announce they have recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the two organizations to... Continue Reading
2021 SPLC Leadership Award Winner – Special InitiativeThe Los Angeles Department of Water and Power’s (LADWP) plans for achieving 100% carbon-free energy by 2035 include aggressive goals for electrification of the transportation sector to support grid stability as well as reducing... Continue Reading
We are excited to announce a new partnership between the Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council (SPLC) and the National Association of Educational Procurement. This collaboration reflects our shared commitment to advancing sustainable procurement practices in higher education. Through... Continue Reading
I’m writing to you at a moment not unlike many others of the past 3 months – there is economic uncertainty, an on-off-on nature to tariffs and global trade disputes, and the future of critical climate and equity work continues to look more challenging every day.... Continue Reading
2024 SPLC Leadership Award Winner – Overall ProgramOECM’s Supplier Recognition Program (SRP) has been instrumental in fostering greater supplier engagement, encouraging sustainable procurement practices, and creating long-term value for Broader Public Sector customers in both education... Continue Reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 17, 2025 – SPLC and The National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen collaboration and drive sustainable public procurement practices. This strategic partnership will enhance... Continue Reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 11, 2025 – The Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council (SPLC) has announced the winners of its prestigious 2024 Leadership Awards. The SPLC Leadership Awards recognize organizations and individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and innovation in... Continue Reading
Written by Katie Saha, Senior Manager of Learning and Partner Engagement and Kris Spriano, Vice President of Programs and Development, SPLC Igniting positive change across business and beyond, sustainable procurement has become a critical initiative for forward-thinking organisations.... Continue Reading
2023 SPLC Leadership Award Winner – Supplier LeadershipBusinesses should be concerned about Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) for the health and comfort of their employees. Eco-labels like the Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) can help purchasers make informed decisions with... Continue Reading
2023 SPLC Leadership Award Winner – Overall ProgramDallas College purchases hundreds of millions of dollars of products and services to meet its mission to transform lives and communities through higher education. The vision of the College is to ensure that Dallas County is vibrant, growing... Continue Reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 6, 2025 - Businesses across North America are facing unprecedented challenges and opportunities as the transition to a low-carbon economy accelerates. To address the urgent need for decarbonization, Reuters Events will host Net Zero USA on May 6-7 in San Diego,... Continue Reading
This week’s U.S. election results prove challenging to continued progress in areas SPLC has prioritized in our decade of catalyzing the sustainable procurement movement. This includes real concerns about the future of climate change mitigation, decarbonization, supplier diversity, human... Continue Reading
