Sustainable Procurement: A Practical Guide to Corporate Social Responsibility in the Supply Chain

Sustainable Procurement is a practical guide that explains how procurement and supply chain professionals can develop existing best practice approaches to make supply side sustainability a reality. It provides a step-by-step and highly practical methodology that embeds sustainable procurement into existing proven procurement approaches, as well as new tools that equip and enable them to drive highly effective supply-side sustainability.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 536 pages
Publication date: 03 April 2023
Publisher: Kogan Page Ltd

The business case for sustainability is undeniable, and organizations are taking decisive action to address this imperative. However, realizing the significant 50-70% of change required involves the supply base, procurement, and supply chain functions, making them critical to success.

Sustainable Procurement delves into the strategies and approaches that procurement and supply chain professionals can employ to make supply side sustainability a reality. Built upon the OMEIA® Sustainable Procurement process, this comprehensive book offers a step-by-step and highly practical methodology that seamlessly integrates sustainable procurement into existing proven procurement practices. It also provides essential new tools that empower individuals in this field to drive exceptional supply-side sustainability outcomes. By examining the current landscape and the compelling business case for sustainability, Sustainable Procurement provides valuable insights into how we can translate good intentions into prioritized, grassroots-level change. Guidance is provided on how procurement can play a pivotal role in redefining an organization's activities based on the necessary changes in its supply base. Extensive resources are offered to assist in identifying hot spot risk areas, assessing suppliers, and determining and prioritizing where to allocate valuable resources. Additionally, this book presents innovative models for sustainable value engineering, empowering organizations to transform their purchasing practices and drive meaningful change. Written by renowned procurement expert and bestselling author, Jonathan O'Brien, this practical guide outlines the steps to establish sustainable procurement as a key strategic enabler for reducing supply-side risk and taking proactive measures to address detrimental impacts in the supply base.

Weight: 812g
Dimension: 235 x 156 x 32 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781398604681