
6 Interventions for Updating the Transactional Procurement Process

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Integrating sustainability into logistics procurement is no longer optional—it’s a strategic imperative. But how can procurement teams move beyond transactional approaches to deliver real environmental impact while meeting cost and performance goals?
This infographic breaks down six key interventions that enable organizations to embed sustainability across the procurement process in a structured, results-oriented way:
Sourcing & Procurement Strategy
Align your sourcing decisions with your organization’s decarbonization objectives. Define where sustainability fits into your procurement strategy using structured frameworks.
Specifications
Clearly define expectations for sustainable logistics services.
Request for Information (RFI) / Request for Proposal (RFP)
Use early-stage documents to assess supplier readiness.
Evaluation
Select suppliers that can meet specific needs and objectives, including sustainability performance.
Contracting
Formalize expectations and accountability in your contracts.
Performance Management
Track, manage, and continuously improve supplier performance.
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