2 Integrating CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) into their overall strategy is no longer an option for organisations. For several years now, awareness of the need for CSR has been growing, and the demand has been increasing from end customers, legislators, employees, and even investors. Procurement departments are in the perfect position to make a serious contribution to this transformation. And for good reason: procurement represents between 50 and 80% of a company's turnover, depending on the industry 1 . In addition, procurement teams are at the heart of the company's operations, and have a relationship with all internal and external stakeholders. However, more than two thirds of decision makers have yet to invest in a sustainable supply chain or are only now starting to do so 2 . It has become essential that companies embark on the path to sustainable procurement, which gives a real boost to their competitiveness, business resilience, and differentiates them in the marketplace. The aim of this white paper is to assist the procurement community in this sustainable procurement process by highlighting the priorities that need to be integrated into their mindset, and by suggesting ways in which they can reduce the environmental impact of their businesses and promote the use of ethical sourcing. Let's work together to create a better world. The Manutan Team 1 Source: A. Klein, S. Whatson & J. Oliveira, Profit from Procurement: Add 30% to Your Bottom Line by Breaking Down Silos, 2021 2 Source: Procurious & Ivalua, Sustainable Procurement: Driving Exponential Impact Across the Supply Chain, 2021
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