CIPS: The Importance of Sustainability in Procurement
The article discusses the integration of sustainability and ESG metrics into procurement and supply chain strategies, citing a report by the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS). It highlights the role of digital technology in tracking environmental impacts and the increasing strategic influence of procurement professionals in business planning.
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“The 2026 Global State of Procurement and Supply report, released by CIPS in association with Global Efficiency Partnership (GEP), examines how geopolitical instability and digital transformation are redefining the profession.”
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Two independent web sources confirm the existence of the 'CIPS Global State of Procurement & Supply 2026' report and its association with GEP.
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— The CIPS Global State of Procurement & Supply 2026 report, supported by GEP Worldwide, is here This is one of the most important moments for the procurement and supply profession.
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— According to CIPS’ Global State of Procurement & Supply report, organisations that adopt strategic supplier management are significantly better positioned to stabilise costs and absorb shocks during m…
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— Procurement activities are also often divided into two distinct categories, direct and indirect spend. Direct spend refers to the production-related procurement that encompasses all items that are par…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Procurement
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Procurement
“According to the survey, ESG now ranks within the top five metrics used to evaluate suppliers across multiple sectors.”
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The provided web search results are completely irrelevant, discussing hair rollers instead of procurement or ESG metrics.
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— Mar 2, 2026 · Our beauty writer tested hot rollers and interviewed hair-care experts to discover that the best hot rollers come from T3.
https://nymag.com/strategist/article/best-hot-rollers.html
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— Dec 20, 2024 · The best hot rollers can give you a good hair day in a flash. Keep reading for the best hot rollers of 2025, with picks from editors and expert celebrity hairstylist David Lopez.
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— Jan 27, 2026 · We asked hair expert Jamie Wiley for his hot roller tips for perfect curls; we also tried, tested, and reviewed the best hot rollers for every hair type and situation.
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“According to CIPS, AI adoption varies by region. Australia and New Zealand show the highest levels of automation, while the UK and Ireland have adopted it the least.”
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The evidence provided describes CIPS as an organization but contains no data regarding AI adoption rates by region or specific mentions of Australia, New Zealand, the UK, or Ireland.
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— The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS), formerly the Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply, [1][2] is a global professional body working for the procurement and supply profession …
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— CIPS is the world’s largest professional body serving Procurement and Supply. Get qualified and boost your career prospects.
https://www.cips.org/
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— CIPS is a professional association for procurement and supply chain management. It provides education, training, and certification for individuals in the field of procurement and supply.
https://cips-training.com/about-cips/
https://cips-training.com/about-cips/
“IT and telecoms companies reveal the most automation, with 71% being at least partially automated, according to the report.”
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The search results discuss telecom stocks and general AI legal advice, but none mention the specific 71% automation statistic from the CIPS/GEP report.
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— Recent weakness in European telecom stocks show that investors’ backing for the legacy telecom business model, centered on monetization of existing infrastructure assets through vertical integration w…
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— Providing technology, AI data privacy, and procurement advice to leading corporates and public sector bodies is a key strength of the practice at Shoosmiths LLP.
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— Global telecoms is expected to hit $2.65 trillion by 2030, with the Middle East part of this trend.Moreover, automation can also help reduce energy costs by 15%, and make the telecommunications networ…
https://www.weforum.org/stories/2024/02/how-the-role-of-tele…
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“Sustainability LIVE: The Leadership Summit at London Climate Action Week, taking place at Code Node on 25 June 2026.”
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Multiple cross-references from Sustainabilitymag confirm the event name, date (25 June 2026), and location (Code Node).
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— Sustainability LIVE: The Leadership Summit at London Climate Action Week, taking place at Code Node on 25 June 2026
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— Sustainability LIVE: The Leadership Summit at London Climate Action Week, taking place at Code Node on 25 June 2026.
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— Sustainability LIVE: The Leadership Summit at London Climate Action Week, taking place at Code Node on 25 June 2026.
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“Ben Farrell, Global Chief Executive of CIPS”
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The search results are irrelevant, returning information about the fictional character Ben 10 and a YouTuber, rather than the CIPS executive.
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— INSTAGRAM: @BenAzelart https://www.instagram.com/benazelart/ YOUTUBE: Ben Azelart https://www.youtube.com/benazelart/ SNAPCHAT: @BenAzelart
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— Ben, Kevin, and Gwen discover that Vulkanus plans to drill the center of the Earth. With the Earth at stake, Vilgax issues a conqueror's challenge to Ben. A teen uses alien technology to battle evil.
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— Ben 10 is an American science fiction superhero media franchise conceived by Man of Action and owned by The Cartoon Network, Inc. division of Warner Bros. Discovery.
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“Jonathan Kinghan, Senior Director of Consulting at GEP”
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The search results provide general information about the name 'Jonathan' and biblical figures, but do not confirm the identity or role of Jonathan Kinghan at GEP.
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— Apr 2, 2026 · Jonathan, in the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament) books 1 and 2 Samuel, the eldest son of King Saul. Jonathan’s intrepidity and fidelity to his friend, the future king David, make him one of…
https://www.britannica.com/biography/Jonathan
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— Jonathan (Hebrew: יְהוֹנָתָן/יוֹנָתָן, Standard: Yehōnatan / Yōnatan, Tiberian: Yŏhōnāṯān / Yōnāṯān[1]) is a common name given to males which means " YHWH has given" in Hebrew. [2][3] The earliest kno…
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jonathan_(name)
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jonathan_(name)
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— May 29, 2025 · Jonathan is often used as a boy name. Learn more about the meaning, origin, and popularity of the name Jonathan.
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