Sustainability

Aligning your procurement function with environmental and social impact goals.

Assessment

01

We assess current procurement practices against ISO 20400 to identify gaps, risks, and opportunities for improvement.

Define the assessment’s scope and sustainability objectives

Identify internal and external stakeholders involved in procurement

Review ISO 20400’s 37 sustainability issues and identify relevant ones

Conduct a baseline review of policies, supplier performance, and contracts

Analyse findings to highlight strengths, gaps, and improvement areas

Action Plan

02

We develop a clear, prioritized roadmap to enhance sustainability performance based on assessment findings.

Prioritise improvement areas based on impact and feasibility

Build a SMART action plan with clear timelines and outcomes

Engage key stakeholders to validate and refine the plan

Develop a resource plan covering budget, tools, and staffing needs

Establish a communication strategy to support rollout and adoption

Policy & Strategy Integration

03

We embed sustainability into procurement policy and strategy, aligning with business goals and stakeholder priorities.

Align sustainability with core business goals and values

Identify priority issues such as ethical sourcing, climate impact, or resilience

Create or update procurement policies to reflect sustainability commitments

Integrate sustainability into overarching procurement strategies

Set measurable procurement sustainability objectives to guide execution

Procurement Processes Incorporation 

04

We integrate sustainability throughout the procurement lifecycle from planning to supplier evaluation and contract management.

Include sustainability early in procurement planning and need assessment

Develop technical specifications that reflect sustainability standards

Define clear sustainability evaluation criteria for supplier selection

Update contract templates to include sustainability clauses and KPIs

Monitor and audit supplier performance throughout the contract term

Training

05

We deliver practical training that builds internal capability to implement and scale sustainable procurement practices.

Developing sustainable procurement policy and strategy

Planning and writing sustainable specifications

Evaluating supplier sustainability and managing contracts

Case study
See how organizations across the GCC have embedded sustainability into their procurement practices, aligning with national visions and measurable ESG goals.

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