Crisis don’t reward the best negotiators.
They reward those that invested in resilience. For the first time in 20 years, savings are no longer the #1 strategic priority for procurement teams. 69% of CPOs now rank…
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Sustainable Sourcing: 7 Powerful Ways to Turn Your Next Tender into a Sustainability Win
Companies must shift their approach to sourcing projects by embracing sustainable sourcing and integrating it into their tender processes. Focusing solely on cost and reliability is outdated; today's tenders should prioritize environmental and social impacts, fostering long-term value and resilience. By embedding sustainability from defining needs to monitoring outcomes, businesses can create a positive impact.
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A Step Backwards? France鈥檚 Delay on CSRD and CSDDD
On April 14, 2025, the Council of the European Union gave its final approval to the “Stop-the-Clock” mechanism, effectively postponing the implementation of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and…
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The EU Right to Repair: A Turning Point for Businesses and Consumers
Why the Right to Repair Matters Today The European Union has taken a decisive step toward sustainability and consumer empowerment with the Right to Repair Directive (Directive (EU) 2024/1799). With…
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Understanding Carbon Reduction: Net-Zero Emissions vs. Carbon Neutrality
In the realm of business sustainability, two key objectives that stand out are achieving net-zero emissions and carbon neutrality. Both are integral to the broader goal of carbon equivalent reduction,…
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WWF report 2024: Is the Environment about to burn out?
The 2024 WWF Living Planet Report highlights a drastic 73% decline in wildlife populations over 50 years, paralleling the concept of burnout in ecosystems due to accumulated stress from deforestation, climate change, and overexploitation. Urgent action is necessary to reduce these pressures and prevent irreversible environmental collapse.
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Key EU Sustainability Regulations 2024: their impacts on Procurement will be profound, are you ready ?
The EU has had a busy year launching sustainability regulations. It has been advancing its goal to become the first climate-neutral continent by 2050, introducing multiple new regulations designed to…
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CSDDD :Understanding the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive and Its Impacts On Global Supply Chains 2024
The EU's Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) mandates large companies to integrate human rights and environmental considerations into their supply chains. Effective from 2027, it emphasizes responsible practices, climate change mitigation, and legal accountability. The directive ultimately aims for a sustainable economy, enhancing global competitiveness and ethical business practices.
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State of the Circular Economy 2024: Addressing the Global Circularity Gap and the need for urgent action
The 2024 Circular Economy Gap Report highlights declining global circularity, overshooting planetary boundaries, and unequal resource consumption, urging immediate action.
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ESPR: Understanding the latest EU regulation to promote the circular economy
The European Union's Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) aims to promote sustainability and circularity by setting strict requirements for product design, manufacturing, and end-of-life management. It introduces new ecodesign standards, a Digital Product Passport, a ban on destroying unsold consumer goods, and aims to steer public spending towards more sustainable products.
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