It’s with immense pride that we announce Sustainable Procurement Pledge (SPP) Co-Founders; Thomas Udesen and Bertrand Conquéret, who are also Chief Procurement Officers at Bayer and Henkel respectively, have been honored with the 2024 C.K. Prahalad Award for Business Sustainability Leadership by the Corporate Eco Forum (CEF) for the movement they have created together.
With the recognition of the power of collaboration that this award brings, the Sustainable Procurement Pledge extends a warm and continued thanks to our growing number of SPP Ambassadors around the world, working together to improve sourcing practices. In taking the Pledge each individual stands up to become change agents, together we are united in a mission to make sustainable sourcing the only type of procurement.
A Heartfelt Thank You to the CEF
We extend our deepest thanks to the CEF jury for recognizing the impact of SPP. This award is not just a testament to our principles and mission but also a recognition of the efforts by every individual connected to our cause. The C.K. Prahalad Award is a beacon of excellence in the field of business sustainability, and to be included among its recipients is a tremendous honor.
“We’re thrilled to receive the C.K. Prahalad Award for the Sustainable Procurement Pledge. This recognition highlights how crucial our mission is: to embed sustainability at the core of supply chains. As procurement professionals, we have the power to create a better future for people and the planet.” Thomas Udesen, Co-Founder of SPP and CPO at Bayer.
Celebrating Our Community of Ambassadors, Champions and Supporters
This award belongs to all SPP Ambassadors and the wider community who have commit themselves to a shared vision of uniting over one million people by 2030 to drive sustainable sourcing practices.
“Receiving the C.K. Prahalad Award is not just an accolade but a source of inspiration for the journey ahead. We are grateful to procurement professionals across the world for their tireless dedication in forging ahead together, towards a future where sustainability is an inherent way of how we conduct daily business.” Bertrand Conquéret, Co-Founder of SPP and CPO of Henkel.
Let’s Drive Change. Together.
While we celebrate this great achievement, we recognize that there is still much work to be done. We call upon people working in global value chains to join us on our mission to implement meaningful change.
By becoming an SPP Ambassador, YOU can play a vital role in shaping the future of procurement and contributing to a more sustainable world. Let’s continue to build on this momentum and work towards a future where sustainability is at the heart of every procurement decision.
Please join us here and invite your network too.
