GITNUXREPORT 2025

Sustainability In The Procurement Industry Statistics

Most organizations prioritize sustainable procurement, enhancing competitiveness and reducing emissions.

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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67% of procurement organizations use digital tools to track sustainability metrics

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Procurement responsible for over 60% of a company's carbon footprint

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Supply chains account for 80–90% of a company’s total carbon emissions

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78% of procurement decisions now incorporate environmental factors

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29% of procurement spend is now dedicated to suppliers with proven sustainable practices

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38% of procurement organizations have faced legal challenges due to sustainability misstatements

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55% of consumers are willing to pay more for sustainably sourced products

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82% of organizations recognize the importance of transparency in sustainability reporting

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59% of procurement professionals believe sustainability efforts increase stakeholder engagement

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69% of global consumers prefer brands with transparent sustainability practices

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53% of global organizations report increased procurement complexity due to sustainability criteria

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35% of companies have faced supplier protests related to sustainability issues

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79% of companies report that sustainability metrics influence supplier selection

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ESG-focused procurement reduces supply chain risk by 40%

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73% of organizations use third-party sustainability audits to verify supplier compliance

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66% of organizations monitor their supply chain for sustainability risks regularly

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89% of organizations consider sustainability a key factor in procurement decisions

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75% of organizations have a dedicated sustainability procurement policy

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63% of procurement professionals report increased pressure from stakeholders to incorporate sustainability measures

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40% of companies have achieved cost savings through sustainable procurement practices

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72% of procurement leaders believe sustainability is a competitive advantage

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65% of suppliers are now expected to meet sustainability standards

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Around 50% of procurement processes are now aligned with Circular Economy principles

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81% of organizations globally see sustainable sourcing as a priority over the next five years

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57% of procurement teams report that sustainability initiatives have improved supplier relationships

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The global sustainable procurement market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8% from 2023 to 2030

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42% of organizations have integrated ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) metrics into procurement evaluation

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69% of procurement professionals think sustainability requirements increase procurement cycle time

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Nearly 60% of companies have reduced their greenhouse gas emissions through sustainable procurement

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70% of organizations are adopting green procurement policies to meet regulatory compliance

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Over 85% of supply chain professionals agree that sustainable procurement enhances brand reputation

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45% of procurement professionals are unaware of specific sustainability standards for suppliers

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80% of companies see increased investor interest due to sustainability in procurement

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Companies reducing waste in procurement processes report savings of up to 15%

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74% of procurement leaders prioritize sustainability training for their teams

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54% of procurement spend now targets vendors with certified eco-labels

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62% of procurement professionals believe sustainable procurement provides long-term cost savings

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47% of organizations actively seek to collaborate with eco-friendly suppliers

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50% of procurement managers see sustainability as an essential part of supply chain resilience

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44% of companies plan to increase their sustainable procurement budgets in the next year

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58% of procurement personnel believe government policies will strengthen sustainability standards

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39% of procurement professionals feel adequately trained on sustainability issues

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68% of companies integrate social sustainability criteria into procurement processes

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64% of procurement teams plan to implement sustainability key performance indicators (KPIs) within the next year

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50% of environmentally sustainable procurement initiatives are driven by executive leadership

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46% of organizations face challenges in integrating sustainability data into procurement systems

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77% of procurement processes now include sustainability criteria

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Key Highlights

89% of organizations consider sustainability a key factor in procurement decisions
Procurement responsible for over 60% of a company's carbon footprint
75% of organizations have a dedicated sustainability procurement policy
Supply chains account for 80–90% of a company’s total carbon emissions
63% of procurement professionals report increased pressure from stakeholders to incorporate sustainability measures
40% of companies have achieved cost savings through sustainable procurement practices
72% of procurement leaders believe sustainability is a competitive advantage
65% of suppliers are now expected to meet sustainability standards
53% of global organizations report increased procurement complexity due to sustainability criteria
78% of procurement decisions now incorporate environmental factors
Around 50% of procurement processes are now aligned with Circular Economy principles
81% of organizations globally see sustainable sourcing as a priority over the next five years
57% of procurement teams report that sustainability initiatives have improved supplier relationships

Did you know that nearly 90% of organizations now prioritize sustainability in procurement decisions, reflecting a seismic shift towards greener, more responsible supply chains that could redefine the future of industry?

Digital Transformation and Innovation in Procurement

67% of procurement organizations use digital tools to track sustainability metrics

Digital Transformation and Innovation in Procurement Interpretation

With 67% of procurement organizations harnessing digital tools to track sustainability metrics, the industry is clearly shifting from paper trails to pixel trails, signaling a serious move toward transparent and data-driven responsible sourcing.

Environmental

Procurement responsible for over 60% of a company's carbon footprint
Supply chains account for 80–90% of a company’s total carbon emissions

Environmental Interpretation

With procurement and supply chains fueling up to 90% of a company's carbon emissions, it's clear that greening these areas isn't just sustainable—it's essential for our planet's future.

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Initiatives and Goals

78% of procurement decisions now incorporate environmental factors
29% of procurement spend is now dedicated to suppliers with proven sustainable practices
38% of procurement organizations have faced legal challenges due to sustainability misstatements

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Initiatives and Goals Interpretation

With 78% of procurement decisions now factoring in environmental considerations and nearly a third of spend directed toward sustainable suppliers, it's clear that sustainability is no longer optional—it's a legal and ethical obligation that can make or break corporate reputations in today's conscientious market.

Stakeholder Engagement, Market Trends, and Consumer Preferences

55% of consumers are willing to pay more for sustainably sourced products
82% of organizations recognize the importance of transparency in sustainability reporting
59% of procurement professionals believe sustainability efforts increase stakeholder engagement
69% of global consumers prefer brands with transparent sustainability practices

Stakeholder Engagement, Market Trends, and Consumer Preferences Interpretation

With a striking majority of consumers willing to pay more and demanding transparency, the procurement industry must embrace sustainability not just as a moral choice but as a strategic imperative to engage stakeholders and stay competitive in a conscientious market.

Supply Chain Management and Risk Reduction

53% of global organizations report increased procurement complexity due to sustainability criteria
35% of companies have faced supplier protests related to sustainability issues
79% of companies report that sustainability metrics influence supplier selection
ESG-focused procurement reduces supply chain risk by 40%
73% of organizations use third-party sustainability audits to verify supplier compliance
66% of organizations monitor their supply chain for sustainability risks regularly

Supply Chain Management and Risk Reduction Interpretation

As sustainability reshapes procurement from a complex maze to a strategic compass, companies embracing ESG metrics and rigorous monitoring are not only mitigating supply chain risks by 40% but also turning responsibility into a competitive advantage—proving that doing good is increasingly good business.

Sustainability Adoption and Integration in Procurement

89% of organizations consider sustainability a key factor in procurement decisions
75% of organizations have a dedicated sustainability procurement policy
63% of procurement professionals report increased pressure from stakeholders to incorporate sustainability measures
40% of companies have achieved cost savings through sustainable procurement practices
72% of procurement leaders believe sustainability is a competitive advantage
65% of suppliers are now expected to meet sustainability standards
Around 50% of procurement processes are now aligned with Circular Economy principles
81% of organizations globally see sustainable sourcing as a priority over the next five years
57% of procurement teams report that sustainability initiatives have improved supplier relationships
The global sustainable procurement market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8% from 2023 to 2030
42% of organizations have integrated ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) metrics into procurement evaluation
69% of procurement professionals think sustainability requirements increase procurement cycle time
Nearly 60% of companies have reduced their greenhouse gas emissions through sustainable procurement
70% of organizations are adopting green procurement policies to meet regulatory compliance
Over 85% of supply chain professionals agree that sustainable procurement enhances brand reputation
45% of procurement professionals are unaware of specific sustainability standards for suppliers
80% of companies see increased investor interest due to sustainability in procurement
Companies reducing waste in procurement processes report savings of up to 15%
74% of procurement leaders prioritize sustainability training for their teams
54% of procurement spend now targets vendors with certified eco-labels
62% of procurement professionals believe sustainable procurement provides long-term cost savings
47% of organizations actively seek to collaborate with eco-friendly suppliers
50% of procurement managers see sustainability as an essential part of supply chain resilience
44% of companies plan to increase their sustainable procurement budgets in the next year
58% of procurement personnel believe government policies will strengthen sustainability standards
39% of procurement professionals feel adequately trained on sustainability issues
68% of companies integrate social sustainability criteria into procurement processes
64% of procurement teams plan to implement sustainability key performance indicators (KPIs) within the next year
50% of environmentally sustainable procurement initiatives are driven by executive leadership
46% of organizations face challenges in integrating sustainability data into procurement systems
77% of procurement processes now include sustainability criteria

Sustainability Adoption and Integration in Procurement Interpretation

With 89% of organizations prioritizing sustainability and nearly three-quarters adopting dedicated policies, it’s clear that sustainable procurement is not just green hype but a strategic shift—though with 69% feeling pressured by stakeholders and 46% facing data integration challenges, the journey toward truly sustainable supply chains remains as much about overcoming hurdles as embracing eco-friendly principles.