Procurement Magazine March 2025 | Page 81

SANDRA GERHARTZ
SUSTAINABILITY regulations . Last but not least , innovation is also an often-underestimated factor that is boosted by the transition to sustainable procurement .”
Prioritising sustainable procurement More and more companies are recognising the aforementioned benefits of implementing sustainable procurement , both from a social and economic point of view . Sandra highlights that , as the importance of sustainability continues to grow , integrating sustainable procurement practices “ has become a strategic imperative for businesses seeking long-term success and a harmonious relationship with society and the environment ”.

SANDRA GERHARTZ

TITLE : MANAGING DIRECTOR AND COO OF BUSINESS UNIT CERTIFICATION
COMPANY : TÜV NORD GROUP INDUSTRY : CONSUMER SERVICES LOCATION : HANOVER , GERMANY
An economist by training , Sandra Gerhartz joined TÜV NORD Group in 2006 and has , over the years , occupied various management positions . In 2017 she took up her current position as Managing Director and also became COO of the newly-formed Business Unit Certification in 2024 .
procurementmag . com 81