Sustainable Procurement: A Practical Guide to Corporate Social Responsibility in the Supply Chain (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781398625617)

Drive sustainability through procurement with clarity, control and measurable results.

Sustainable Procurement is a practical guide for Procurement Directors, Chief Procurement Officers, supply chain leaders and sustainability heads responsible for embedding sustainability into core purchasing and supplier management processes.

Written by leading procurement expert Jonathan O'Brien, this updated edition provides a clear, actionable methodology for integrating sustainability into established procurement frameworks. Built around the proven OMEIA(R) Sustainable Procurement process, it shows leaders how to translate ambitious sustainability goals into practical actions that reshape supplier relationships, reduce risk and drive organizational value.

You'll learn how to:
- Assess environmental and social impact across the supply base
- Identify hot spot risk areas and prioritize high-impact interventions
- Apply data, analytics and AI to strengthen supply chain visibility
- Embed sustainability criteria into sourcing, evaluation and supplier development
- Measure performance and communicate results across the organization

With real-world examples and strategic guidance, Sustainable Procurement equips senior professionals to lead change, build responsible supply chains and deliver long-term commercial and sustainability outcomes.

Themes: sustainable procurement, ESG strategy, supplier assessment, risk prioritization, supply chain transparency, responsible sourcing

Author: Jonathan O'Brien
ISBN-10: 1398625612
ISBN-13: 9781398625617
Publisher: Kogan Page
Language: English
Published: 06/30/2026
Pages: 536
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.04lbs
Size: 9.21h x 6.14w x 1.19d