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

Date posted02/18/2026


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

Date posted02/18/2026


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

Date posted01/22/2026


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

Date posted01/5/2026


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

Date posted12/17/2025


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

Date posted12/5/2025


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

Date posted10/30/2025


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

Date posted10/1/2025


From the Desk of CEO Marc Heisterkamp: Climate Week NYC
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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

Date posted09/4/2025


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

Date posted08/19/2025


Now Available: CHARME Year 1 Progress Report
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Now Available: CHARME Year 1 Progress Report

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

Date posted07/29/2025


Case Study Spotlight: Catering@Penn - An Inclusive, Sustainable Solution for Catering Procurement
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Case Study Spotlight: Catering@Penn - An Inclusive, Sustainable Solution for Catering Procurement

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

Date posted07/24/2025