Sometimes it takes only one headline for an industry to stiffen its muscles and buckle up for a ride through a vast sea of uncertainty.  We live in the times of headlines aplenty, when executives and policy makers around the world are forced to adjust their course with decisions that will affect millions of constituents […]

When DeepSeek unexpectedly outperformed existing AI models, the world took notice. It wasn’t just an incremental improvement – it was a fundamental shift. The most shocking part? DeepSeek achieved this with significantly fewer resources than anyone thought possible. For a moment, the implications seemed clear: if AI could be trained more efficiently, the insatiable demand […]

Imagine you are a passionate runner and manage to cross the finish line first in a race. This is not just any race; you have been looking forward to it for a while, trained and worked for it. Immediately after you start celebrating your victory, you learn that one runner was doped and thus disqualified. […]

Before we dive into Procurement savings reporting, let’s first look at a simple fictional example: Imagine each year you buy a 5 kg bunch of apples at a greengrocer for an event you are hosting (it’s one of those healthy events…?). The price you paid in the past years has been 10 EUR. This year […]

After the introduction of national regulations in various countries, including France and Germany (LkSG), the forthcoming European Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), set to be unveiled in 2025, will establish new standards. This article delves into the CSDDD, its connection with the LkSG, and the way forward for businesses.

The European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is set to reshape the landscape of carbon pricing and emissions regulations. This article explores the impact of CBAM on Procurement departments and highlights key aspects of navigating the CBAM effectively and contributing to a sustainable, low-carbon future.