About the Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council (SPLC)SPLC is a global nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing sustainable purchasing and supply chain practices across the public and private sectors. SPLC brings together procurement professionals, suppliers, policymakers, and sustainability experts to elevate purchasing as a strategic function capable of driving meaningful environmental and social outcomes while delivering long-term value. Through research, peer learning, tools, and convenings, SPLC plays a leading role in shaping how organizations integrate sustainability into procurement decisions.
About the SPLC Leadership AwardsThe SPLC Leadership Awards recognize organizations and initiatives that demonstrate leadership, innovation, and measurable impact in sustainable purchasing. Each year, the awards highlight real-world examples that show how procurement can be leveraged beyond compliance to address complex challenges such as climate change, equity, ethical supply chains, and resilience. The Outstanding Case Study Award, in particular, honors initiatives that provide well-documented, replicable models that can inform and inspire procurement professionals across sectors.
Reflections on Procurement as a Driver of Sustainable DevelopmentReflecting on the recognition, ProcureGoals Founder Maroufath Ogoussan shared: "The award affirms the foundational belief behind ProcureGoals: procurement decisions are never neutral. They shape markets, influence supplier behavior, and determine whether public spending advances long-term societal goals. The Procuring a Better World case study series was created to make the connection between procurement practice and the Sustainable Development Goals visible, practical, and accessible, and to encourage procurement professionals to view their work not only as a compliance function, but as a powerful tool for sustainable and inclusive development."