Alex Saric TITLE : SMART PROCUREMENT EXPERT
SUSTAINABILITY
Alex Saric TITLE : SMART PROCUREMENT EXPERT
COMPANY : IVALUA
LOCATION : FAIR HAVEN , NEW JERSEY
Alex has spent over 15 years of his career evangelising spend management , shaping its evolution , and working closely with hundreds of customers to support their digital transformation journeys . At Alex leads the overall global marketing strategy and thought leadership programs .
The benefits and avoidance of greenwashing ‘ Greenwashing ’ is always a recurring fear in any organisation ’ s sustainability efforts , but by making sure you have the data to backup strategies like transparency can protect an organisation from such claims and prove that the policy is having a positive impact on the environment .
Having improved transparency in procurement and supply chain operations allows companies to make smarter decisions on selecting which suppliers to partner with , and ensure they fit in with your wider sustainability strategy .
“ As the demand for sustainability grows , organisations will have higher chances of passing stringent criteria of vendor selection , which could lead to higher growth ,”
says Mehta . “ Trust that our operations and data are accurate will allow us to steer clear of greenwashing claims and be seen as a trusted partner in the industry .”
Saric agrees , emphasising how it can deliver tangible business benefits . “ Transparency does not only help businesses ensure they are on track to meet sustainability targets , it also provides a strategic benefit over competitors , with greener firms able to grow their market share .”
Laprée expands on this further , as the quality of the data you carry can make your business an even better proposition for
146 September 2023