3 Steps for Effective Supplier Engagement in Sustainability


Here are some key findings from the report:
- A one-size-fits-all approach to engaging suppliers for sustainability can be ineffective and time-consuming, making it hard for procurement leaders to drive the sustainability agenda forward.
- Suppliers are often focused on driving improvements in cost, quality and service, which can result in sustainability goals being deprioritized.
- Procurement leaders frequently place unrealistic sustainability performance expectations on their suppliers, failing to address capability gaps that must be filled to drive improvements.
Understand the critical steps to implement for enterprise architecture and technology innovation leaders looking to succeed in their sustainability and ESG endeavors.
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