The Importance of Earth Day in Procurement
Quick Fire Facts
🌿 90% of environmental impact comes from an organisation’s supply chain – making procurement a powerful driver for change.
🏛️ The UK’s PPN 06/20 requires public sector buyers to consider social value, including sustainability, in all contracts. Whether we like it or not this is cascaded through to private sector organisations.
📈 Green skills are in high demand, especially in procurement and supply chain roles that support the Net Zero 2050 goal.
🔄 A shift to a circular economy could save UK businesses £23 billion by 2030 through smarter, more sustainable operations. (WRAP)
💚 73% of consumers prefer buying from businesses that prioritise sustainability and ethical practices.
📦 Procurement professionals must lead the way on carbon reduction, ethical sourcing, and waste reduction across industries.
Why Sustainable Supply Chains Matter More Than Ever
At SR Supply Chain Consultants Ltd, we’re all about helping people grow in their careers while making a real, measurable difference in the world—and Earth Day serves as a powerful reminder of just how closely those two things are connected.
Procurement and supply chain professionals are in a unique position to influence positive change. While supply chains might not be the first thing that comes to mind when people think about environmental impact, they absolutely should be. From the raw materials we source, to the suppliers we work with, to how products are delivered and eventually disposed of—every stage of the supply chain has environmental consequences.
That’s why sustainability isn’t just a buzzword for us—it’s a core part of the training we deliver. We believe that the choices procurement professionals make every day can help reduce carbon emissions, support ethical labour
practices, and create more resilient, responsible supply chains. Through our training, we help learners understand the real-world impact of their decisions and empower them to make choices that are better for both business and the planet.
Putting sustainability at the heart of what we teach
Through our procurement and supply chain training, we help learners understand how they can make smarter, more sustainable choices—whether that’s looking at ethical sourcing, reducing carbon emissions, or working with suppliers who align with their values.
It’s not just about ticking boxes or following policy (though that’s important too—especially with public procurement rules like PPN 06/20) and the UK’s Net Zero by 2050 strategy. It’s about making decisions that support long-term change—for businesses, communities, and the environment.
Training that reflects the real world
We know sustainability can sometimes feel overwhelming or out of reach. But through our CIPS Qualifications, Apprenticeships, Skills Bootcamps and tailored training programmes, we break it down in a way that’s practical, relevant, and easy to apply to real-life roles in procurement and supply chain.
Our training includes things like:
- Building sustainability into your procurement strategy to reduce risk and increase resilience
- How to choose and manage suppliers with environmental goals in mind in line with sustainable sourcing strategies
- Understanding the carbon impact of supply chain decisions increasing ethical procurement and supply governance
- Circular economy and waste reduction in supply planning
Earth Day is everyday
It’s great to celebrate Earth Day, but for us, sustainability is a year-round commitment. We genuinely believe that people working in procurement and supply chain roles are in a brilliant position to lead change—and we’re here to support them in doing just that.
If you want to feel confident making procurement decisions that are good for business and the planet, we’d love to help. Our team is always here to chat through the training options that best suit you or your organisation.
🌍 Happy Earth Day from all of us at SR Supply Chain Consultants Ltd. Let’s keep moving towards greener, fairer supply chains—together.
