ESG AND RESPONSIBLE SOURCING TAKE CENTRE STAGE

Procurement will be accountable for supplier sustainability, emissions tracking and ethical sourcing

Regulatory pressure( e. g. CSRD, DPP, SCDDA) will drive traceability requirements

TALENT AND CAPABILITY SHIFT

New roles will emerge focused on data science, AI fluency, ESG compliance and supplier innovation

Upskilling programmes will be essential as traditional procurement roles are redefined