Why Join?

Why join the SPLC?

Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council (SPLC) is your organization’s hub for creating a sustainable procurement program that delivers measurable, meaningful impact. Through our cutting-edge programming, members in SPLC are able to leverage their procurement for positive environmental and social benefit.

SPLC members collaborate with peers and leaders across the value chain to innovate, aggregate demand, and amplify their impact. Join us and get access to the below member benefits.

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Member Benefit	Benefit Details
Member Community Access Unlimited member organization employees may access these online self-service resources, including our Sustainable Procurement Guidance, SPLC Case Study Library, Ask Questions & Get Answers discussion forum, webinar recordings, Announcements Forum, and more.	Full access for unlimited number of member org employees *Learn More*
SP Coaching Supports procurement and sustainability professionals to develop new or enhance existing sustainable purchasing programs. We work with members to move beyond contract-by-contract approaches, take a strategic view, and address connected issues across a procurement portfolio. Our coaching engagements result in the creation of focused, strategic, and impactful programs aligned with overarching organizational priorities, to ensure success.	Team Launch - 4-6 attendees from your org Learn More
Peer Learning Circles Small groups that meet monthly to support and learn from one another while addressing common challenges.	Get invited to a sector-based Peer Learning Circle upon joining
Topical Learning Circles Groups that come together for long term support, project-based learning and technical assistance based on a specific issue or impact area (e.g. Circular Economy Procurement Learning Circle).	Get invited to a multi-sector-based Peer Learning Circle upon joining
Action Teams Sprint-team style groups that convene for a limited time to develop interim guidance on an emerging topic of concern.	Ability to propose or participate in any Action Team Learn More
SPLC Navigator Assess and improve the maturity and effectiveness of your sustainable procurement program, and road-map your next steps to increase program impact.	First access to platform, targeted tools, and ongoing support! Learn More
SPLC Learning Hub Access concise, self-paced sustainable procurement courses through our virtual training platform, covering various program, issue, and category-level topics.	Five accounts included and discounted additional seats available! *Learn More*
Supplier Directory and Marketplace A showcase of all SPLC members categorized as suppliers.	Delve deeper into our supplier network and capitalize on exclusive offerings. *Learn More*
Innovation Sandbox A dedicated space for SPLC to announce vetted pilot opportunities from our supplier members to our purchaser members.	Suppliers gain access to a proving ground for their most innovative ideas and solutions. Learn More
Leadership Awards An annual event open to all organizations and individuals.	Access to Case Study Library. Learn More
In Person Events In-person events to be announced. See more from our 2023 Summit!	Discounted registration for members
Discounted Pricing Discounted pricing on all a la carte service offerings. Examples include Climate Foundations and SP Foundations Coaching.	Do some foundational learning or take action!

Member Benefit

Benefit Details

Member Community Access

Unlimited member organization employees may access these online self-service resources, including our Sustainable Procurement Guidance, SPLC Case Study Library, Ask Questions & Get Answers discussion forum, webinar recordings, Announcements Forum, and more.

Full access for unlimited number of member org employees

Learn More

SP Coaching

Supports procurement and sustainability professionals to develop new or enhance existing sustainable purchasing programs. We work with members to move beyond contract-by-contract approaches, take a strategic view, and address connected issues across a procurement portfolio. Our coaching engagements result in the creation of focused, strategic, and impactful programs aligned with overarching organizational priorities, to ensure success.

Team Launch - 4-6 attendees from your org

Learn More

Peer Learning Circles

Small groups that meet monthly to support and learn from one another while addressing common challenges.

Get invited to a sector-based Peer Learning Circle upon joining

Topical Learning Circles

Groups that come together for long term support, project-based learning and technical assistance based on a specific issue or impact area (e.g. Circular Economy Procurement Learning Circle).

Get invited to a multi-sector-based Peer Learning Circle upon joining

Action Teams

Sprint-team style groups that convene for a limited time to develop interim guidance on an emerging topic of concern.

Ability to propose or participate in any Action Team

Learn More

SPLC Navigator

Assess and improve the maturity and effectiveness of your sustainable procurement program, and road-map your next steps to increase program impact.

First access to platform, targeted tools, and ongoing support!

Learn More

SPLC Learning Hub

Access concise, self-paced sustainable procurement courses through our virtual training platform, covering various program, issue, and category-level topics.

Five accounts included and discounted additional seats available!

Learn More