A shared vision and commitment help with drawing up an efficient procurement strategy

Typically, procurement makes up approximately 60–80% of the company’s turnover. Yet, it is regrettably rare that the importance of a seamless procurement process is acknowledged. When it comes to customer projects, it is often evident that the company’s management lacks a sufficient view of the current state of procurement, there is no regular reporting, and procurement […]

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Sustainable Procurement as a Driver of Competitiveness

Sustainable procurement is already a key part of today's business, and its importance will only grow. That’s why every company should consider how to turn sustainable procurement into a competitive advantage. Simply put, sustainable procurement is a must-have.

Let’s work together to transform your procurement value chain into a driving force for business competitiveness!

Why Now?

The European Union’s new CSRD Directive expands the requirements for sustainability reporting.

From the beginning of 2025, large companies may require sustainability information from SMEs. From the start of 2026, reporting obligations will directly affect listed SMEs, and soon after will expand to cover all SMEs.

Sustainability reporting in accordance with ESG requirements is a comprehensive task that must be addressed systematically. With the support of ValueSource’s experts, you’ll ensure a smooth start, focus on the right priorities, and implement practical measures for your procurement value chains tailored to your company’s needs.

Fundamentals of Sustainable Procurement

  • Sustainability starts at the business level and extends to procurement.
  • Sustainability is more than just reporting.
  • Sustainable procurement is not solely about CO₂ calculations.
  • Procurement plays a central role in implementing sustainability (ESG).
  • Materiality analysis reveals where to focus your sustainability efforts.
  • Implementing sustainability requires cooperation across all stakeholders.
  • Category-based procurement model is an excellent framework for structuring sustainable procurement.

What is Your Company’s Starting Point for Sustainable Procurement?

To develop and build sustainable procurement into a competitive advantage, it’s crucial to identify your company’s starting position. At ValueSource, we help you assess your situation clearly and concretely.

Using external expertise to implement sustainability into practical operations provides an objective perspective, speeds up processes, and ensures results.
Your company may be at the starting line, in the acceleration phase, or well on its way to transformation – we’ll help you achieve your goals. We recommend beginning with a free one-hour assessment to clarify your needs and objectives.

STARTING BLOCKS

Do any of these sound familiar?

  • CSRD is an unfamiliar topic.
  • Sustainable procurement is just an idea.
  • The topic and goals are unclear.
  • You’re unsure where to start.

How to Begin

  • Assess your starting position and clarify goals.
  • Participate in a Sustainable Procurement training session.

ACCELERATION PHASE

Do any of these sound familiar?

  • A materiality analysis has already been conducted.
  • Sustainability is embedded in your business strategy.
  • You want to create a competitive edge through sustainable procurement.

How to Accelerate

  • Assess your starting position and clarify implementation.
  • Implement the materiality analysis in practice.
  • Attend advanced training on sustainable procurement.

DEVELOPING AND IMPLEMENTING SUSTAINABLE PROCUREMENT

Strategic Level:

  • Incorporate sustainability into your procurement strategy.
  • Define tactical and operational actions.
  • Provide key personnel with support and sparring during the change process.

Tactical and Operational Level:

  • Supplier criteria.
  • Supplier metrics.
  • Supplier audits.
  • Supplier base development.
  • Interim procurement experts for sustainable procurement roles.

Testimonials

“ValueSource can adopt a wide variety of roles in procurement operations. Based on our experience, their services suit companies of all sizes and industries.”

Timo Knuutila
COO, Dinolift Oy

“There are thousands of consulting firms, but I’ve noticed that production operations are unfamiliar to many. Procurement isn’t just buying and selling – there are many variables involved, and ValueSource has the expertise to handle them.”

Jari Mäenranta
CEO, Okartek Oy

“We identified opportunities to develop procurement and wanted an external expert to guide us in creating a realistic implementation program with clear steps. ValueSource’s phased development model delivered results and engaged our key personnel in our group’s procurement development journey.”

Rami Tähtinen
CEO, VSV Group

“Thanks to ValueSource’s procurement development project, strategy, and assessments, we’ve internalized the importance of active collaboration between procurement and various operations within Meriaura Group for business development. I’m very satisfied with the collaboration with ValueSource experts.”

Ville Koskinen
CEO, VG Shipping Oy

CONTACT US!

Let's see how we can help your company in the world of procurement.

Get in touch via the contact form, reach out by email, give me a call, or leave a request for a callback.

    Timo Nieminen
    Director of Client Relations
    Phone: +358 50 3252 606
    Email: timo.nieminen@values.fi

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