Procurement: A Catalyst For Sustainable Growth & Resilience

About The Book

Procurement is no longer a background function; it is shaping how businesses grow and sustain themselves. The UN Global Compact’s report Procurement: A Catalyst for Sustainable Growth and Resilience shines a light on how companies such as Safaricom and Kakuzi are redefining what responsible sourcing looks like in Kenya. Safaricom’s focus on empowering local suppliers, encouraging innovation, and ensuring transparency throughout its supply chain shows how procurement can build stronger communities while improving efficiency. Kakuzi’s commitment to ethical labour practices and environmental care proves that business success and sustainability can thrive together when companies take long-term responsibility for their impact.

The report brings this to life with real stories, practical tools, and lessons that can help organizations turn their supply chains into sources of resilience and progress. It highlights how collaboration between buyers and suppliers creates room for inclusion, innovation, and shared accountability. Safaricom and Kakuzi’s journeys show that sustainable procurement is not just a policy; it’s a mindset that transforms how business is done. When companies place purpose and integrity at the heart of their purchasing decisions, they not only protect their operations but also help build economies that are fairer, greener, and ready for the future.