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Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council Announces Submission Deadline Extension for SPLC Navigator

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 3, 2024 - The Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council (SPLC) is pleased to announce that the deadline for submissions for the SPLC Navigator has been extended to September 27, 2024. This extension provides organizations additional time to complete their... Continue Reading

Essential Support Mechanisms to Develop Female Leaders in Sustainable Procurement

Written by Katie Saha, Senior Manager of Learning and Partner Engagement, SPLC A common conversation in many organisations is addressing the global gender gaps, especially when taking a stance on advocating for women in the workplace. Although the rate of progression has improved year over... Continue Reading

SPLC Honors Sustainable Procurement Excellence with 2024 Leadership Awards

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 13, 2024 - The Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council (SPLC) is pleased to announce that submissions are now being accepted for the 2024 SPLC Leadership Awards. These prestigious awards recognize purchasers and suppliers who have demonstrated exceptional commitment... Continue Reading

Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council Announces Public Launch of SPLC Navigator

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 6, 2024 - The Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council (SPLC) is thrilled to announce the launch of SPLC Navigator, a comprehensive digital platform designed to empower organizations in understanding, building, and advancing their sustainable procurement programs.SPLC... Continue Reading

Collective Healthcare Action to Reduce MedTech Emissions (CHARME) Launch

Collective Healthcare Action to Reduce MedTech Emissions (CHARME) tackles emissions-intensive health care supply chain OAKLAND, Calif., April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Collective Healthcare Action to Reduce MedTech Emissions (CHARME) collaborative launched today with the goal of... Continue Reading

Kris Spriano Appointed as Interim SPLC CEO

The SPLC Board of Directors has appointed Kris Spriano as the interim CEO following the retirement of previous CEO Sarah O’Brien. Kris has been with SPLC since 2017, serving as Director of Knowledge Design and Development. With over 25 years of experience in leadership roles in the... Continue Reading

I. Javette Hines, Esq., CPSD joins SPLC Board

The Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council is very pleased to announce that I. Javette Hines, Esq., CPSD - – a Director at Citi, and their Global Head of Supply Chain Development, Inclusion, and Sustainability – – has joined the SPLC Board of Directors. Ms Hines is a globally... Continue Reading

SPLC Receives Funding via EPA Grant Awarded to Portland State University

The SPLC is excited to announce that we’ve received funding to support sustainable procurement in tribal communities in Oregon. Continue Reading

2023 SPLC Summit Receives Visionary Rating in Sustainability from MeetGreen

Each year, SPLC strives to produce a Summit using innovative practices that lessen our impact and reflect our social, environmental, and economic values. We are thrilled to share the sustainability report from the 2023 Summit. Continue Reading

SPLC and SHIFT Partner to Launch Innovative Sustainable Procurement Assessment Platform

The Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council (SPLC), a global non-profit organization dedicated to promoting sustainable purchasing practices, is thrilled to announce its partnership with SHIFT, a cutting-edge technology platform for sustainability tools, born out of the esteemed Sustainability... Continue Reading

WEBINAR RECAP: Best Practices for Sustainable Procurement through Amazon Business

Every year, 5 million organizations spend $25 billion through Amazon Business. Over the last several years, Amazon has invested in changes to its offerings for institutional purchasers prioritizing sustainability. SPLC partnered with Amazon Business to convene an Online Purchasing Action Team to... Continue Reading

Welcome to the New SPLC Website!

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