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This page is a centralized resource page dedicated to Institute for Supply Management®’s sustainability research.

Gathering news and resources on the information you should know and education and research you can access to learn more about sustainability within supply management. Join the conversation, share your experience, and ask questions through our social channels or by connecting with us at ask@ismworld.org.

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ISM RESEARCH SAYS...

The Institute for Supply Management® conducted research between Feb. 12 – June 4, 2021, focusing on sustainability, the role of supply management in sustainability and sustainability programs through suppliers. Below are some highlights.

60%

Of respondents say the Board of Directors or CEO is the highest-ranking stakeholder of their company’s sustainability goals.

47%

Of respondents say the execution of sustainability initiatives is led by supply management.

32%

Of respondents say thought leadership for sustainability is led by supply management.

42%

Have active and well-established sustainability programs for supply management.

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Download Programs, Goals & Resources: The Recipe for Sustainability highlighting ISM;s latest sustainability research. The paper continues the examination of the role of supply management in sustainability and sustainability programs. Though sustainability is an increased prioritization as a strategic business initiative across all business sectors and political territories, ISM®’s sustainability research shows that supply management has a large role in executing strategic initiatives for many organizations.

 

ISM Sustainability Research

 

This infographic will give you greater insights into key themes around the Institute for Supply Management®'s 2022 sustainability research. The survey was conducted between Dec. 15, 2021 and Jan. 20, 2022, and included over 435 respondents. The focus of the study is on sustainability, the role of supply management in sustainability, and sustainability programs through suppliers.

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ISM Group to Do ‘Heavy Lifting’ to Raise Women in Procurement

June 16, 2021

The group’s first workshop, held virtually Thursday, drew around 100 women in various roles in both the services and manufacturing sectors from various locales, including the U.S., Canada and other countries. They discussed short- and long-term goals and talked what the group is and wants to be.

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