Sustainable sourcing is becoming increasingly important in how businesses procure goods and services, as the drive towards reducing carbon emissions and adopting more responsible business practices ...

Set asides and goals help level the small biz playing field. When discussing state supplier diversity, words matter. In the 1980s, Richmond, Virginia had a race-based “set aside” program for ...

When we write about supplier diversity models that should be scaled, adopted, and adapted, our first inclination is usually to focus on state and local governments, or innovative private sector ...

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri Gov. Mike Parson has rescinded an executive order that set modest goals for state agencies to make purchases from businesses owned by minorities and women, claiming ...

On December 8, 2021, President Biden signed Executive Order 14057, Catalyzing Clean Energy Industries and Jobs Through Federal Sustainability (“EO 14057”). Below we summarize EO 14057 and call out ...

Governor Pritzker signed the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act into law, directing the procurement of 3 GW of energy storage in Illinois over the next two years.

In the events and venues world, every purchasing decision, from bulk beverage orders to furniture rentals, has a ripple effect. Choosing more sustainable products and vendors reduces environmental ...

Over $1 billion spent with minority, women, disabled veteran, and/or LGBT-owned businesses; nearly 87% of businesses based in California LOS ANGELES, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, SoCalGas ...

What are the most common types of procurement? Procurement stands as one of the most influential business functions in modern organizations, directly impacting both financial performance and ...

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missouri Gov. Mike Parson has rescinded an executive order that set modest goals for state agencies to make purchases from businesses owned by minorities and women, claiming the ...