Supplier ratings focus on external supplier behaviour, while maturity models assess an organisation’s internal capabilities to drive responsible sourcing over time. Tools like the Sustainable Procurement Maturity Tool (SPMT) help bridge this gap by evaluating an organisation’s readiness and capability to embed sustainability effectively.

Today's procurement landscape demands a fundamental shift. For Chief Procurement Officers, sustainability has evolved from a compliance checkbox to a critical driver of enterprise value. Yet many organisations struggle to translate sustainability ambitions into procurement decisions that deliver measurable business outcomes. The challenge isn't whether to integrate sustainability, it's how to do it strategically, systematically, and profitably. Transformative Procurement Chan

Introduction As organisations worldwide accelerate their adoption of AI-driven procurement tools, the convergence of sustainability, ethics, and technology governance has never been more urgent. Today’s procurement leaders stand at a pivotal crossroads: the choices we make in leveraging technology will define not only our operational performance but our social and environmental legacy. This publication explores the latest global trends in AI procurement, the challenges we mus