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The state of sustainable procurement 2025

10 September

The state of sustainable procurement 2025

Practitioners’ insights and ROI perspectives

Sustainability has become a strategic priority for procurement. But how mature are organisations today and where are they investing next? Integrity Next surveyed over 100 procurement experts to find out.

The results paint a compelling picture of a discipline in transition. Sustainability initiatives are gaining traction and delivering clear benefits.

Key findings include:

82% consider sustainability a strategic priority in procurement.
85% report positive impacts from their sustainable procurement efforts.
90% plan to invest in sustainable procurement, despite challenges in measuring ROI.

The survey shows that sustainability is transforming procurement into a driver of resilience, compliance, and long-term value.

Download the full report to explore all the insights.

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