Sustainability Policy

Sustainable Procurement Value

Sustainability Policy

1. Overview

Sustainable Procurement Value (“SPV”) exists to help organisations align their procurement strategies with planetary sustainability goals. This policy outlines our commitment to environmental responsibility, ethical sourcing, and continuous improvement across our operations and advisory services.

2. Scope

This policy applies to all employees, including contractors.

3. Policy details

a) Guiding Principles

SPV’s sustainability ethos is grounded in:

  • Planetary stewardship: Minimising environmental impact across all busines activities
  • Ethical procurement: Promoting transparency, fairness, and supplier accountability
  • Circularity and efficiency: Encouraging resource optimisation and waste reduction
  • Innovation for impact: Leveraging AI and data to drive sustainable outcomes
  • Client empowerment: Supporting organisations to embed sustainability into spend decisions

b) Operational Commitments

SPV integrates sustainability into its day-to-day operations by:

  • Operating as a remote-first business to reduce travel-related emissions
  • Hosting digital assets with green-certified providers (e.g., GreenGeeks)
  • Using cloud-based collaboration tools to minimise paper and physical waste
  • Backing up data securely and efficiently to avoid duplication and energy intensive storage
  • Selecting suppliers and partners who demonstrate environmental and ethical integrity
  • Committing to developing and implementing a plan to achieve a net zero target by 2030, including the use of renewable energy

c) Advisory Commitments

In our client engagements, SPV:

  • Promotes sustainable procurement frameworks that balance cost, value, and impact
  • Encourages the use of ESG-aligned supplier evaluation criteria
  • Supports the adoption of AI tools that enhance transparency and reduce resource waste
  • Advocates for governance structures that reinforce long-term sustainability goals

4. Exceptions and Compliance

SPV is committed to:

  • Publishing clear sustainability statements and metrics
  • Maintaining open dialogue with clients and collaborators
  • Upholding privacy, security, and ethical standards in all data-driven initiatives
  • Aligning with global frameworks such as the Sustainable Procurement Pledge (SPP) and UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

All employees will raise concerns or breaches through designated channels;
confidentially and without fear of retaliation.

5. Ownership and revision

This Policy is reviewed bi-annually and updated as needed to reflect changes in
technology, regulation, stakeholder feedback or SPV’s operations.