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Navigating the Scope 3 Data Maze: Moving Beyond the Measurement Paralysis

When organizations first stare down the barrel of supply chain decarbonization, the initial reaction is almost always a sense of overwhelming scale. It’s one thing to calculate the utility bills of the facilities you own; it’s an entirely different beast to account for the carbon... Continue Reading

Case Study Spotlight: A Circular Solution to Office Furniture Waste

Green Standards is a specialized environmental firm that helps organizations responsibly manage surplus office furniture, equipment, and supplies. Instead of sending these assets to landfill, Green Standards redistributes them through donations to non-profits, resale, and recycling channels.... Continue Reading

A Message from SPLC's Board Chair: Looking Ahead - SPLC Continues to Advance Sustainable Procurement

Dear Friends of SPLC, Sustainable procurement continues to evolve rapidly, creating new opportunities for organizations to drive business value and reduce supply chain risks while advancing environmental, social and economic outcomes. Throughout this, SPLC remains committed to building a... Continue Reading

Case Study Spotlight: Driving Zero Waste, Savings & Efficiencies Across Hilton’s U.S. Terry Program

In 2022, Hilton identified towel quality as its #1 opportunity to improve guest experience. Hilton Supply Management (HSM) leveraged this opportunity to reevaluate its legacy terry product and supplier, moving to consolidate sourcing and SKUs, procure raw materials more responsibly, and develop... Continue Reading

From Recognition to Results: A 2024 Winner Reflects on the SPLC Leadership Awards

The SPLC Leadership Awards recognize and honor the organizations and individuals demonstrating exceptional dedication and innovation in integrating sustainability into core procurement practices. Each year, submissions reflect the growing sophistication of sustainable procurement—from... Continue Reading

Case Study Spotlight: The Marketing Benefits of Sustainable Procurement

There are at least 18 competitors in the to-the-door parcel delivery sector in Canada. Canada Post has the best sustainability credentials, and has started to use sustainability as a branding differentiator. Canada Post is the only Canadian parcel company with a Gold rating from EcoVadis; the only... Continue Reading

Your Biggest Emissions Problem Is Hiding in Your Supply Chain

Most organizations have spent years focused on reducing what they can see: the energy their buildings consume, the fuel their vehicles burn, the emissions their operations produce directly. And while that work matters, it may be addressing only a fraction of the picture. Here's the uncomfortable... Continue Reading

Top Takeaways: Impact-Led Purchasing—Scaling Impact, Not Budgets

Purchasing budgets are, on average, 645 times larger than social impact or CSR budgets. The opportunity is clear: drive impact through the spend you’re already making. Leading with mission alone isn’t enough Mission alone doesn’t win business, and in fact can cause purchasers... Continue Reading

Case Study Spotlight: Closing the Loop “One for One” Program

Since 2022, Vodafone Germany has been working with Dutch social enterprise Closing the Loop (CTL) to offer its customers an innovative circular business model called One for One. One for One means that for one new phone sold (by Vodafone), one scrap phone is responsibly recycled in countries... Continue Reading

Case Study Spotlight: The Benefits of Green Steel Procurement in Solar

Nextpower is leading the solar industry’s transition toward low-carbon manufacturing through its proactive approach to green steel procurement. Recognizing that steel is a major contributor to its Scope 3 emissions, Nextpower has taken strategic steps to reduce the carbon footprint... Continue Reading

A Video Message from SPLC's CEO: Growing Our Community

In this video message, SPLC CEO Marc Heisterkamp reflects on the resilience of the sustainable procurement community throughout 2025 and shares an optimistic roadmap for 2026, focusing on expanding regional connections, launching a new community hub, and driving deep supply chain collaboration... Continue Reading

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