{"id":15915,"date":"2025-07-02T10:55:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-02T08:55:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/a1.com\/?p=15915"},"modified":"2025-07-02T10:54:33","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T08:54:33","slug":"strengthening-responsible-procurement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/a1.com\/de\/strengthening-responsible-procurement\/","title":{"rendered":"Strengthening Responsible Procurement"},"content":{"rendered":"<div\n\tclass=\"wrapper wrapper__bg-color--white  wrapper__spacing-bottom-large--40       wrapper__border-color-large--primary wrapper__border-size-large--none\"\n\t>\n\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wrapper__container wrapper__container-width-large--default wrapper__gutter-desktop--default wrapper__gutter-tablet--small\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wrapper__inner wrapper__width-large--12\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"image-wrap block-image__image-wrap\" data-align=\"center center\">\n\n\t\t\t<picture class=\"image image__picture\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/a1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/07\/ESG-Purchasing-training-blog.jpg\"\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"image  image__rounded-corners--none block-image__image\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"\"\n\t\t\t\/>\n\t\t<\/picture>\n\t\n\t<\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"wrapper wrapper__bg-color--white  wrapper__spacing-bottom-large--40 wrapper__spacing-top-in-large--20      wrapper__border-color-large--primary wrapper__border-size-large--none\"\n\t>\n\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wrapper__container wrapper__container-width-large--default wrapper__gutter-desktop--default wrapper__gutter-tablet--small\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wrapper__inner wrapper__width-large--10 wrapper__offset-large--1\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class='block-breadcrumbs'><a href='https:\/\/a1.com\/de\/' class='block-breadcrumbs__home' aria-label='Home link'><\/a><span><a class=\"block-breadcrumbs__link\" href=\" https:\/\/a1.com\/de\/ \">Home<\/a><\/span><\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"wrapper wrapper__bg-color--white wrapper__spacing-top-large--60 wrapper__spacing-top-mobile--20 wrapper__spacing-bottom-large--40       wrapper__border-color-large--primary wrapper__border-size-large--none\"\n\t>\n\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wrapper__container wrapper__container-width-large--default wrapper__gutter-desktop--default wrapper__gutter-tablet--small\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wrapper__inner wrapper__width-large--9 wrapper__width-mobile--11 wrapper__offset-large--2 wrapper__offset-mobile--0\">\n\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"heading heading__color--black heading__size--default heading__align--left heading__font-family--serif heading__font-weight--bold block-heading__heading\">\n\t<strong>Strengthening Responsible Procurement: Embedding ESG into Our Purchasing Approach<\/strong><\/h2>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"wrapper wrapper__bg-color--white  wrapper__spacing-bottom-large--40       wrapper__border-color-large--primary wrapper__border-size-large--none\"\n\t>\n\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wrapper__container wrapper__container-width-large--default wrapper__gutter-desktop--default wrapper__gutter-tablet--small\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wrapper__inner wrapper__width-large--8 wrapper__width-mobile--11 wrapper__offset-large--2 wrapper__offset-mobile--0\">\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"paragraph paragraph__color--black paragraph__size--default paragraph__align--left paragraph__font-family--sans block-paragraph__paragraph\">\n\tAt the A1 Group, we remain firmly committed to responsible and future-oriented business practices. We see ESG not as a trend, but as a key framework for long-term value, resilience, and accountability.<br><br>Understanding the pivotal role procurement plays in shaping sustainable and ethical supply chains, we are launching a new internal training initiative: <strong>\u201cResponsible Buyers Training: Integrating ESG in Purchasing.\u201d<\/strong> This program is designed to equip our purchasing teams with the tools and knowledge to align procurement decisions with our core values and regulatory expectations.<br><br><strong>We Focus on Procurement<\/strong><br>Purchasing teams are uniquely positioned to drive change. Every purchasing decision has ripple effects through our supply chains, impacting not only costs and quality but also our environmental footprint, social responsibility, and governance standards. By embedding ESG criteria into procurement processes, buyers help ensure resilient, responsible supply chains that align with our company\u2019s broader sustainability targets.<br><br><strong>Training Structure and Schedule<\/strong><br>This training is designed and delivered in three focused sessions, each building on the previous one:<br><br><strong>Block 1: ESG and Big Corporate Goals: Strategic Importance of Involving the Purchasing<\/strong><br>This session introduces the fundamentals of corporate responsibility, highlighting how personal and business decisions intertwine. We explore the regulatory landscape, compliance requirements, and evolving expectations from customers and shareholders around ESG.<br><br><strong>Block 2: ESG as a Role of Purchasing: Direct and Indirect Contribution<\/strong><br>Here, we dive into the specific ways purchasing teams can directly and indirectly influence ESG outcomes, shedding light on their instrumental role within the company\u2019s sustainability framework. We guide the teams through the concepts of Supplier Segmentation, ESG risk classification, Internal Carbon Price (ICP), and build further on our JAC Programs (supply chain audits &amp; corrective actions, Supplier Engagement Program)<br><br><strong>Block 3: ESG as a Tender Criterion: Embedding ESG in Key Tenders<\/strong><br>The final session focuses on practical application \u2014 how to integrate ESG criteria into tenders, define key procurement opportunities, and utilise ESG KPIs. We\u2019ll also review real-life tender examples to uncover challenges and best practices.<br><br><strong>The Way Forward<\/strong><br>This first round of training is tailored for our Group purchasing team to build a strong ESG foundation. Over the coming months, purchasing teams across our group footprint will also receive ESG-focused training, ensuring our entire buyer segment moves forward together toward a more responsible future. As of 2025, this training series will be a regular annual training for our buyers.<br><br><strong>Leading the Change<\/strong><br>ESG integration is a journey, and it starts with informed, empowered decision-makers. We look forward to seeing all our procurement colleagues actively participate, bringing sustainability to the heart of our purchasing practices.<br><br>Let\u2019s make responsible buying the norm!<\/p>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Seit Jahren ist der Safer Internet Day ein globaler Tag der Fokussierung auf die Frage, wie man das Internet zu einem besseren Ort machen kann \u2013 vor allem f\u00fcr Kinder und junge Erwachsene.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":80,"featured_media":15938,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[21],"tags":[],"departments":[19],"class_list":["post-15915","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-governance-2","department-esg"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Strengthening Responsible Procurement - 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