Contract Management Powers Sustainability

By 2024, Norway set a strong example by requiring 30% of public procurement evaluations to focus on environmental criteria, a trend expected to grow in 2025.

Sustainability will take center stage as public buyers adopt stricter green procurement practices. These will go beyond basic standards, emphasizing carbon reduction, renewable energy use, and circular economy principles to align with global climate goals. Suppliers will need to demonstrate efforts to cut emissions across their entire supply chains, use low-carbon materials, and provide sustainable solutions like biodegradable packaging and reusable products.

To ensure suppliers meet these goals, public buyers will increasingly rely on contract lifecycle management tools. These solutions will help track supplier compliance with sustainability commitments, monitor environmental impacts, and ensure long-term adherence to green procurement policies.