Case Study Spotlight: Advancing ESG through OECM's Supplier Recognition Program
Date postedMarch 18, 2025
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Ontario Education Collaborative Marketplace: Advancing ESG through OECM's Supplier Recognition Program
2024 SPLC Leadership Award Winner – Overall Program
OECM’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 and non-education sectors. By integrating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles into its SRP evaluations, OECM recognizes suppliers that demonstrate excellence in sustainability and social impact. Through this program, OECM provides education, recognition, and practical tools to support suppliers in implementing ESG initiatives. With a growing focus on supplier engagement and sustainability, the SRP has become a key platform for driving innovation and accountability within OECM’s procurement ecosystem.
2024 SPLC Leadership Award Winner – Overall Program
OECM’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 and non-education sectors. By integrating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles into its SRP evaluations, OECM recognizes suppliers that demonstrate excellence in sustainability and social impact. Through this program, OECM provides education, recognition, and practical tools to support suppliers in implementing ESG initiatives. With a growing focus on supplier engagement and sustainability, the SRP has become a key platform for driving innovation and accountability within OECM’s procurement ecosystem.
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The OECM case study was submitted to the 2024 SPLC Leadership Awards program, and was awarded the 2024 SPLC Leadership Award for Overall Program Visit the SPLC website for more information on the Leadership Awards Program.
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