SUSTAINABILITY
I ntegrating environmental , social and governance ( ESG ) criteria into a company ’ s procurement processes and sourcing decisions is far from straightforward . Sustainable procurement takes a holistic approach to doing just that , balancing these factors with financial matters in a bid to achieve long-term sustainable outcomes – not only for procurement , but for the environment and society as a whole .
It ’ s a key focus for Sandra Gerhartz , Managing Director at TÜV NORD GROUP , one of the world ’ s largest technical service providers . TÜV specialises in supporting companies based all over the world as they endeavour to comply with safety standards and deliver sustainable solutions . Sandra has spent almost two decades with TÜV NORD GROUP , working with companies operating in all manner of industries
She explains that , in order to achieve sustainable procurement , it ’ s crucial to consider full lifecycle costs – rather than simply the initial purchasing price .
“ This is exactly what we ’ re aiming for with the launch of TÜV NORD CERA
“ In the current volatile global conditions , collaborating with suppliers and prioritisi sustainability can lead to more resilient and adaptable supply chain
SANDRA GERHARTZ , MANAGING DIRECTOR AND COO OF BUSINESS UNIT CERTIFICATION , TÜV NORD GROUP
76 March 2025