Each year, 50 million tons of electronic waste (e-waste) are generated worldwide1. To help address this issue, Pyxera Global collaborated with FedEx to design a circular logistics model. The goal was to understand how the logistics industry can better contribute to a more sustainable future by... Continue Reading
Procurement in Action: How Responsible Sourcing Influences Change, Creates Value, and Delivers Impact Sustainability and procurement professionals came together on October 22 for SPLC Regional Connect Los Angeles. The event brought together industry leaders and practitioners to exchange ideas,... Continue Reading
The GBTA Sustainable Procurement Standards is a consolidated bank of sustainability questions for travel procurement that aligns with international sustainability standards. It enables corporate travel buyers to assess the sustainability efforts of suppliers (including airlines, hotels, and car... Continue Reading
Human rights have long been a fundamental consideration in responsible procurement, but organizations continue to face challenges translating commitments into consistent purchasing decisions. Last week’s SPLC webinar "Human Rights in Sustainable Procurement: Turning Commitments into... Continue Reading
The Fairfax County Facilities Zero Waste Program represents a unique approach to sustainable resource management within local government operations. With an ambitious goal of achieving Zero Waste in all county facilities by 2030, the Program distinguishes itself through its strong emphasis on... Continue Reading
Procurement at the Front Line: Responsible Sourcing as an Enterprise Risk Lever Sustainable procurement professionals gathered on Thursday, August 13 for connection, strategy sharing, and collaborative problem-solving at SPLC Regional Connect Chicago. The event kicked off on Wednesday... Continue Reading
Dear Friends of SPLC, I am pleased to announce that Anthony Fuller has been appointed as Interim Chief Executive Officer of the Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council (SPLC), effective August 11, 2026. Anthony is currently part of the SPLC Board of Directors. He brings many years of executive... Continue Reading
Governments have enormous power to drive decarbonization and climate resiliency across the larger economy, as well as to save money for taxpayers, using their authority to set procurement rules. Public-sector buyers have long collected non-contract-specific information from vendors, such as the... Continue Reading
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
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
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
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
