Coalition for Sustainable Procurement
The Coalition for Sustainable Procurement is a global network of procurement professionals coming together to identify global benchmarks, share best practices on sustainable procurement and embed sustainability into their operations and supply chain.
The objective of the Coalition is to lead alignment and harmonization on the topic of sustainable procurement and enable systems change across industries.
Why procurement?
Procurement has the power to drive sustainable development by:
Holding suppliers accountable for responsible practices
Holding suppliers accountable for responsible practices
Eliminating waste and inefficiencies
Accelerating the shift to circular economies
Pushing industries toward lower emissions
Advancing global standards on human rights
Engaging suppliers for resilience and diversity
Building capacity across value chains
As a catalyst for sustainable development, procurement can shape supply chains that deliver positive impact for people, planet, and economies.
MISSION:
Transform supply chains by embedding sustainability into procurement practices through a network of procurement thought leaders and collective action.
VISION:
A world where sustainable procurement is the norm, ensuring ethical, resilient and regenerative supply chains that benefit people, planet and business.
OBJECTIVE:
By 2030, 100,000 companies are integrating sustainability criteria and supplier development into procurement for lasting impact and a just transition.
How we work
While the Coalition supports companies on their journeys toward sustainable procurement, its main objective is to create a global movement for collective change, powered by partnerships, shared best practices, awareness, and practical tools.
By convening companies across industries and regions, the Coalition also builds a collective private sector voice that provides policymakers with practical insights, firm-level perspectives, and real-world case studies. This ensures that sustainability frameworks and policies are grounded in business realities, while amplifying the role of procurement as a catalyst for systemic change.
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Members
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Industries
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Regions
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Countries
Coalition Founding Members
Current State on Sustainable Procurement
This publication serves as a practical guide for practitioners across ESG dimensions. Within the context of established and rapidly evolving regulatory frameworks across regions, the publication includes emerging best practices, innovative case studies, practical tools, and both positive and negative impacts of current practices.
For more information on the Coalition for Sustainable Procurement
Organizations interested in supporting or learning more about the Coalition for Sustainable Procurement are welcome to reach out to the UN Global Compact Sustainable Supply Chains & SMEs Team at supplychainsandsmes@unglobalcompact.org.