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

Transform procurement practices with this step-by-step guide to successfully drive sustainability across the supply chain.

<p><b>Drive sustainability through procurement with clarity, control and measurable results.</b><br> <b><br><i>Sustainable Procurement </i></b>is a practical guide for Procurement Directors, Chief Procurement Officers, supply chain leaders and sustainability heads responsible for embedding sustainability into core purchasing and supplier management processes.<br><br>Written by leading procurement expert <b>Jonathan O'Brien</b>, this updated edition provides a clear, actionable methodology for integrating sustainability into established procurement frameworks. Built around the proven OMEIA® Sustainable Procurement process, it shows leaders how to translate ambitious sustainability goals into practical actions that reshape supplier relationships, reduce risk and drive organizational value.<br><br>You'll learn how to: <br>- Assess environmental and social impact across the supply base <br>- Identify hot spot risk areas and prioritize high-impact interventions <br>- Apply data, analytics and AI to strengthen supply chain visibility <br>- Embed sustainability criteria into sourcing, evaluation and supplier development<br>- Measure performance and communicate results across the organization <br><br> With real-world examples and strategic guidance, <b><i>Sustainable Procurement</i> </b>equips senior professionals to lead change, build responsible supply chains and deliver long-term commercial and sustainability outcomes.<br><br><b><i>Themes</i></b><i>: sustainable procurement, ESG strategy, supplier assessment, risk prioritization, supply chain transparency, responsible sourcing</i></p>