The Sustainable Procurement Pledge

The Sustainable Procurement Pledge (SPP) is a global, inclusive community of procurement professionals dedicated to embedding sustainability in all global supply chains. Founded in 2019 by Thomas Udesen (Bayer) and Bertrand Conquéret (Henkel), the initiative is based on the understanding that procurement decisions have a significant impact on sustainability aspects.

• Knowledge Building and Support: The SPP offers a variety of resources, including whitepapers, guidelines, best practice examples, learning offerings, and videos, to equip procurement professionals with the necessary skills and knowledge to incorporate sustainability into their decisions[1][2][4].
• Community and Network: The SPP has chapters in various regions, such as the DACH chapter, which serve as central points of contact and driving forces for sustainable procurement practitioners. These chapters provide safe, non-commercial spaces for exchanging and discussing sustainable procurement practices[3][4].
• Events and Meetings: Regular events, such as the quarterly Global Ambassador Meetings and the annual World Sustainable Procurement Day, provide platforms for exchange and collaboration[2][4].

The main mission of the SPP is to place sustainability at the heart of daily procurement decisions. The initiative is based on the following values:

• Responsibility and Collaboration: The SPP emphasizes the shared responsibility of procurement professionals for a sustainable future and promotes collaboration and exchange within the community.
• Inclusivity and Openness: The SPP provides a non-commercial, safe environment for open and honest exchange among members.
• Innovation and Transformation: The initiative aims to turn existing challenges into opportunities and develop innovative solutions for sustainable procurement[2][4].

The SPP has set ambitious sustainability goals:

• Sustainable Supply Chains by 2030: The goal is for all supply chains worldwide to have embedded sustainable procurement practices by 2030[4].
• Support for the SDGs: The SPP is working to support the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through sustainable procurement practices[1][4].
• Collaboration and Knowledge Dissemination: By collaborating with various partners and disseminating knowledge on ESG topics (Environmental, Social, Governance), the adoption of sustainable procurement practices is accelerated[3][4].

The SPP is engaged in various current initiatives and partnerships, such as the Procure Innovation Dialogues 2024 with the First Movers Coalition of the World Economic Forum and collaboration with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD)[2][4].

The Sustainable Procurement Pledge is a dynamic and growing community that makes a significant contribution to creating a more sustainable future through its collaborative efforts and commitment to sustainability.

• 1 - https://www.haufe.de/sustainability/debatte/sustainable-procurement-pledge_575768_590100.html
• 2 - https://spp.earth
• 3 - https://spp.earth/chapter/dach/
• 4 - https://spp.earth/about/
• 5 - https://spp.earth/imprint/