Getting Started with Responsible Procurement

The way organizations spend their money can influence social issues around the world. Socially responsible purchasing is how organizations make a conscious effort to operate in ways that positively impact society’s economic, social, and environmental development. Beyond making the world a better place, pursuing responsible purchasing initiatives has grown increasingly important to business results. By delivering increased business value and aligning with the organization’s broader strategic goals, procurement can move beyond supplies and redefine itself to play a more strategic role across the organization.