SUSTAINABILITY
I ntegrating environmental , social and governance ( ESG ) criteria into a company ’ s procurement processes and sourcing decisions is far from straightforward . Sustainable procurement takes a holistic approach to doing just that , balancing these factors with financial matters in a bid to achieve long-term sustainable outcomes – not only for procurement , but for the environment and society as a whole .
It ’ s a key focus for Sandra Gerhartz , Managing Director at TÜV NORD GROUP , one of the world ’ s largest technical service providers . TÜV specialises in supporting companies based all over the world as they endeavour to comply with safety standards and deliver sustainable solutions . Sandra has spent almost two decades with TÜV NORD GROUP , working with companies operating in all manner of industries
She explains that , in order to achieve sustainable procurement , it ’ s crucial to consider full lifecycle costs – rather than simply the initial purchasing price .
“ This is exactly what we ’ re aiming for with the launch of TÜV NORD CERA
“ In the current volatile global conditions , collaborating with suppliers and prioritisi sustainability can lead to more resilient and adaptable supply chain
SANDRA GERHARTZ MANAGING DIRECTOR AND COO OF BUSINESS UNIT CERTIFICATION TÜV NORD GROUP
138 July 2024