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September 4, 2025

Sustainable Procurement in Focus: Shaping the New Normal

In collaboration with UK-based CIPS, we conducted a survey of 105 procurement professionals on the strategic role of sustainability. The results reveal a business function in transition – one that is already reaping the rewards of its expanded mandate. In this three-part series, we highlight key insights from the survey.

August 14, 2025

The True Cost of the EUDR – Why Strategic Investments Make the Difference

The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) is reshaping how companies manage their global supply chains. Achieving compliance requires significant investment. But the cost of inaction or failing to meet the requirements is far greater. If done right, the compliance process can unlock new strategic opportunities with lasting impact.

July 24, 2025

Earth Overshoot Day: Why Deforestation-Free Supply Chains Matter More Than Ever

Deforestation is a major driver of ecological imbalance. This article explores how the EU’s EUDR addresses the issue and how companies can take action through deforestation-free supply chains, data transparency, and collaboration across complex global sourcing networks.

July 16, 2025

Product Carbon Footprints (PCFs) Explained – The Essentials

This article breaks down key concepts behind Product Carbon Footprints (PCFs), their role in Scope 3 reporting, the importance of BOMs, and how tools like LCAs, EPDs, and Cradle to Cradle complement product-level climate strategies.

June 16, 2025

How to Make Supplier Engagement a Key Pillar of Sustainable Supply Chains

Sustainability can’t be achieved without suppliers. This article outlines strategies for collaboration, capacity-building, continuous dialogue, and positive incentives to drive innovation, manage risks, and create lasting impact across the supply chain.

April 17, 2025

New IntegrityNext and Dun & Bradstreet Partnership

The collaboration between IntegrityNext and Dun & Bradstreet (D&B), a leading global provider of business decisioning data and analytics, takes ESG and supplier risk management to a new level.

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March 21, 2025

Unpacking the EU Omnibus Proposal: Your Questions Answered

The recent EU Omnibus proposal has prompted much discussion and uncertainty. In response, we recently hosted a webinar on the proposal and received many questions.

March 11, 2025

Omnibus Initiative: What Are the Implications for Businesses?

The Omnibus Initiative of the European Commission presents both opportunities and challenges for companies. We outline why sustainability legislation continues to remain a strategic imperative for companies and how they should respond to the proposed changes.

March 11, 2025

Omnibus Initiative: What Changes is the Commission Proposing?

The European Commission has introduced a comprehensive Omnibus Package to streamline sustainability-related EU regulations. The initiative aims to strengthen the competitiveness of European companies and foster a more favorable environment for sustainable investments.

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February 25, 2025

Sustainability in Transition: The Role of Procurement

The first chapter of our blog series on the role of different departments in the sustainability transformation highlights the importance of procurement.

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February 3, 2025

Survey on the German Supply Chain Act Delivers Valuable Insights

A study conducted by IntegrityNext and the German business association BME sheds light on how businesses have navigated the requirements of the German Supply Chain Act over the past two years.

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January 29, 2025

Impressions from the World Economic Forum in Davos

From January 20 to 24, world leaders gathered at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos to discuss pressing global challenges such as climate change and geopolitical tensions. As Chief Customer & Sustainability Officer at IntegrityNext, I had the privilege of attending in person.

January 14, 2025

Top 5 Trends Shaping Supply Chain Sustainability in 2025

As corporate sustainability takes center stage in 2025, companies face a range of transformative developments that will redefine how they do business. We outline the key sustainability trends for the upcoming year and how companies can manage the numerous challenges they are facing.

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December 19, 2024

Navigating the German Supply Chain Act with IntegrityNext: Outlook on the CSDDD

The fifth and final chapter of our blog series connects the German Supply Chain Act to the upcoming CSDDD, offering key lessons for achieving effective compliance with the European directive.

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December 9, 2024

Human Rights Day: Building a Better Future Together

Human Rights Day, celebrated on December 10, is a powerful reminder of people’s shared responsibility to uphold dignity, equality, and justice for all. We highlight why this topic remains as relevant as ever and how IntegrityNext can support the protection of human rights in global supply chains.