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A Sustainable Procurement Strategy: Strategic, Conscious and Profitable

In today’s interconnected world, procurement is no longer just about cost savings or efficiency—it’s about driving sustainability, minimizing risk, and building long-term value across your supply chain. Sourcing Champions is here to guide organizations in embracing responsible procurement through strategies that not only ensure compliance with evolving regulations but also empower businesses to lead in sustainability and resilience.

Sourcing Champions supports your sustainability journey by addressing four key areas critical to responsible procurement. First, we help businesses achieve compliance with the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), CBAM, CSDDD, and key supply chain acts by streamlining reporting, performing gap analyses, and aligning sustainability narratives with stakeholder expectations. Simultaneously, we assist in turning net-zero ambitions into actionable outcomes by mapping carbon footprints, engaging suppliers in decarbonization strategies, and tracking emissions reductions across Scope 1, 2, and 3 levels.

Additionally, we emphasize the importance of N-tier supply chain visibility, helping organizations uncover hidden risks, ensure deep transparency, and leverage data-driven insights to foster collaboration across the value chain. Finally, our focus on risk intelligence empowers companies to proactively monitor risks, implement tailored mitigation strategies, and integrate sustainability metrics into procurement processes for enhanced decision-making. Together, these core aspects form a robust foundation for achieving your sustainability goals and building resilient, future-ready supply chains.

Sustainability and Risk Transformation with Sourcing Champions

At Sourcing Champions, we guide organizations through a structured, impactful journey to align procurement with the demands of sustainability and risk management under the CSRD framework. Our three-phased approach ensures a comprehensive transformation:

Phase 0: 15-M Sustainability & Risk Maturity Assessment 

We begin by diagnosing challenges through a rapid, insightful assessment. This phase identifies gaps in sustainability and risk maturity, setting the foundation for strategic improvement.

Phase 1: Transformation

We develop a strategic transformation plan to define the path toward the targeted future state.

Phase 2: Sustainability & Risk Management System

Based on the findings, we design a tailored approach to design a sustainability & risk management system. This system ensures strategic alignment with both business goals and regulatory requirements.

Phase 3: Implementation Options

  1. Due Diligence & Risk Identification – Comprehensive identification of risks across the supply chain.
  2. Mitigation & Compliance – Targeted strategies to reduce risks and ensure compliance.
  3. Sustainability & Risk Reporting – Transparent, actionable reporting to drive accountability and showcase progress.

Required Actions for Effective Transformation

  • Align Leaders: Cultivate a sense of urgency and commitment among key stakeholders.
  • Drive Behaviors: Foster a culture of sustainability and proactive risk management.
  • Elevate Procurement: Build expertise, enhance capabilities, and leverage digitalization for procurement excellence.

  • Communication Plan: A well-crafted communication plan ensures transparency and stakeholder engagement throughout the transformation. Clear, consistent messaging will inspire collaboration and drive progress.


With Sourcing Champions, procurement becomes the driver of sustainable value creation, compliance, and strategic resilience.

Let’s lead the change.

“Think Strategically, think responsibly.”

At Sourcing Champions, we empower organizations to navigate the complexities of sustainability and compliance while strengthening their supply chain operations. Our tailored solutions ensure that procurement becomes a key enabler of sustainable, resilient, and compliant business practices:

  1. Supply Chain Due Diligence
    Meet the requirements of current and upcoming supply chain legislation, including CSRD, CSDDD, LkSG, VSoTr, and NTA. Our approach ensures full compliance while preparing you for future regulatory changes.
  2. Sustainability Reporting
    Report your sustainability initiatives in alignment with recognized standards like GRI and ESRS. Stay compliant with reporting regulations such as the CSRD to enhance transparency and accountability.
  3. Carbon Emissions & Decarbonization
    Accurately measure and reduce supply chain emissions while meeting compliance obligations under regulations like CBAM. Take meaningful steps toward achieving your decarbonization goals.
  4. Product & Material Compliance
    Ensure adherence to standards for hazardous materials and ethical sourcing, such as REACH, ROHS, PFAS, PBT5, and Conflict Materials, safeguarding your business and its reputation.
  5. Deforestation & Biodiversity
    Comply with deforestation-related regulations like EUDR to protect vital ecosystems, secure sustainable sourcing practices, and contribute to preserving the planet’s resources.
  6. Supply Chain Visibility
    Gain end-to-end visibility into your supply chain, enabling proactive risk management and sustainable sourcing at every tier.

Sourcing Champions partners with organizations such as Ecovadis, Sphera, Prewave and IntegrityNext to transform procurement into a strategic lever for sustainability, compliance, and value creation. Let us guide your journey to a responsible and resilient future. 

At the core of Sourcing Champions’ approach lies our innovative 15-M Maturity Assessment. This comprehensive evaluation provides a solid foundation for aligning procurement with sustainability and compliance goals.

The Roof of the 15-M Maturity Assessment House

  1. Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG):
    ESG principles form the cornerstone of sustainable procurement. Our assessment evaluates how well your organization integrates ESG into procurement processes, identifying gaps and opportunities for improvement. This ensures that ethical, social, and environmental considerations are prioritized across the supply chain.
  2. Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD):
    The CSRD is a pivotal regulation for modern businesses. We assess your readiness to meet its reporting standards, helping you align your procurement practices with transparency and accountability requirements. This includes compliance with ESG metrics and frameworks like GRI and ESRS.
  1. Costs:
    Sustainable transformation must be financially viable. Our assessment explores cost structures within your supply chain, identifying areas where efficiencies can be gained while maintaining compliance and sustainability goals. Balancing cost with value creation is central to procurement excellence. We factor in upcoming regulations, such as CBAM, along with sustainability considerations to provide a comprehensive view of total cost of ownership and long-term financial implications.
  2. Risk Management:
    Managing supply chain risks is crucial for long-term resilience. We evaluate potential vulnerabilities, such as regulatory non-compliance, environmental impacts, or supplier disruptions, and offer strategies to mitigate these risks effectively.
  3. Stakeholder Engagement:
    Effective stakeholder alignment is critical to the success of any sustainability initiative. Our assessment reviews the engagement of internal and external stakeholders, ensuring that procurement aligns with broader organizational goals and fosters collaboration across teams.
  4. Data Collection and Reporting:
    Data is the foundation of informed decision-making. We assess your current data collection and reporting capabilities, ensuring they meet the demands of transparency and compliance. This includes evaluating tools and processes for tracking ESG performance, emissions, and supply chain activities.

Partner with Sourcing Champions to assess, enhance, and elevate your procurement strategy, ensuring alignment with sustainability goals and regulatory expectations.