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Supply chain sustainability focus

Procurement has reached a new stage of maturity when it comes to sustainability. Most organizations are no longer debating the ‘if’ – they are focusing on the ‘how’. This shift marks the beginning of a more strategic phase, where ESG is systematically embedded and positioned to deliver measurable impact.

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Sustainable procurement study

A new survey by IntegrityNext, in partnership with the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS), shows that sustainable procurement has moved from intention to implementation. Drawing on the insights of 105 procurement professionals across industries and regions, the study highlights how ESG is increasingly embedded in supplier management.

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Supplier ratings used

The EcoVadis score complements other quality indicators such as delivery reliability or product quality. We started in 2013 with a few dozen supplier ratings. In the meantime, we have over 700 ratings. That corresponds to several billion euros in purchasing volume.

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Railsponsible co-founded

To systematize this approach, Deutsche Bahn co-founded the sustainable supply chain initiative, Railsponsible. Since 2015, member companies in the rail transport industry have been developing standards, tools and creating transparency.

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Green electricity in long-distance

Today, we already run 100% of our long-distance transport on green electricity and have been recognized as a climate-friendly transport company.

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