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Advancing ESG through OECM's Supplier Recognition Program
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Advancing ESG through OECM's Supplier Recognition Program

Ontario Education Collaborative Marketplace: Advancing ESG through OECM's Supplier Recognition Program2024 SPLC Leadership Award Winner – Overall ProgramOECM’s Supplier Recognition Program (SRP) has been instrumental in fostering greater supplier engagement, encouraging sustainable... Continue Reading

Date posted03/18/2025


Prioritising Sustainable Procurement
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Prioritising Sustainable Procurement

Written by Katie Saha, Senior Manager of Learning and Partner Engagement and Kris Spriano, Vice President of Programs and Development, SPLC Igniting positive change across business and beyond, sustainable procurement has become a critical initiative for forward-thinking organisations.... Continue Reading

Date posted03/1/2025


HP: Indoor Air Quality Matters
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HP: Indoor Air Quality Matters

HP: Indoor Air Quality Matters2023 SPLC Leadership Award Winner – Supplier LeadershipBusinesses should be concerned about Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) for the health and comfort of their employees. Eco-labels like the Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) can help purchasers... Continue Reading

Date posted02/19/2025


Dallas College's Journey to Sustainable Procurement Efforts
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Dallas College's Journey to Sustainable Procurement Efforts

Dallas College's Journey to Sustainable Procurement Efforts2023 SPLC Leadership Award Winner – Overall ProgramDallas College purchases hundreds of millions of dollars of products and services to meet its mission to transform lives and communities through higher education. The vision of the... Continue Reading

Date posted01/21/2025


A Note from SPLC CEO Marc Heisterkamp
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A Note from SPLC CEO Marc Heisterkamp

This week’s U.S. election results prove challenging to continued progress in areas SPLC has prioritized in our decade of catalyzing the sustainable procurement movement. This includes real concerns about the future of climate change mitigation, decarbonization, supplier diversity, human... Continue Reading

Date posted11/8/2024


Essential Support Mechanisms to Develop Female Leaders in Sustainable Procurement
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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

Date posted07/3/2024