We’re proud to share the Year 1 Progress Report from CHARME—the Collaborative for Healthcare Action to Reduce MedTech Emissions. This milestone report showcases the initiative’s early achievements, key insights, and the collective progress of committed industry leaders working to... Continue Reading
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2023 SPLC Leadership Award Winner - Special Initiative Catering@Penn is a catering procurement platform, collaboratively built by the University of Pennsylvania to support and help drive sustainable, inclusive, smart catering decisions. Penn Procurement Services and Penn Sustainability teamed up... Continue Reading
In today’s business environment, change is constant. Here at FedEx, we aim to continuously improve holistic category management by delivering scalable, sustainable solutions that deliver value and transparency of purchase decisions throughout the enterprise. Also, team members are always... Continue Reading
The public sector has often led the way in sustainability. Unfortunately, we are witnessing or anticipating the dismantling of so many ways that the U.S. Federal Government has led over numerous decades, including certification programs such as ENERGY STAR and WaterSense, as well as the... Continue Reading
At Mastercard, we’re powering economies and empowering people, fostering an inclusive and sustainable economy where everyone thrives. Our commitment to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles is integral to our business strategy and essential for generating long-term value for... 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
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
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
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