Stay Informed on Corporate Sustainability

Author: Archie Villaflores

Procurement has become a strategic discipline, not a back-office function. The latest stories in this edition reflect how organisations are reimagining sourcing as a lever for resilience, innovation, and national growth. Strategic Innovation earns McKesson Ireland Top Honour at National Procurement Awards 2024 shows excellence in supplier collaboration and how operational foresight takes centre stage, underscoring how data-driven decision-making can shape competitive advantage. EirGrid sets long-duration energy storage procurement for Ireland highlights a transformative step in aligning procurement with the country’s clean energy goals, demonstrating how strategic sourcing can directly influence sustainability outcomes. Nordic countries agree to joint procurement of unmanned aircraft systems illustrates how cooperation across borders can deliver efficiency, security, and shared technological progress. These initiatives reveal a sector embracing its expanded role in shaping national priorities. Procurement leaders are now architects of change, tasked with balancing fiscal prudence and innovation. Explore how strategic sourcing continues to evolve by driving value creation, advancing sustainability, and defining a stronger, more connected future for procurement.

Author: The Peninsula

Qatar is upgrading digital systems is enhancing the digital ecosystem to support government procurement through AI and integrated platforms. The initiative aims to boost efficiency, transparency, and alignment with Qatar National Vision 2030.

Author: Militarnyi

Finland, Sweden, Norway, and Denmark have agreed to jointly procure unmanned aircraft systems, aiming to boost regional defense collaboration. The initiative also targets R&D, training, and cost efficiencies across the Nordic defense sector.

Author: Aviation Week

Boeing has named former UK Defence Procurement Minister Jeremy Quin as president of its UK and Ireland business. The move brings government procurement experience to Boeing and signals leadership continuity in its defence operations.

Author: Silicon Republic

Ireland has formally joined CERN as an associate member, granting researchers access to scientific programmes and enterprises eligibility for procurement contracts. The move strengthens STEM skills development and fosters innovation partnerships.

Author: ESS News

EirGrid has launched a consultation for Ireland’s first long-duration energy storage (LDES) procurement, aiming for 201 MW by 2030. The plan sets technical standards, staged tenders, and a market framework to integrate storage into the national grid.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

McKesson Ireland claimed the Best Private Sector Procurement Project of the Year at the National Procurement Awards 2024, recognised for its forward-thinking approach to integrating commercial, supply chain, and financial planning into one cohesive framework.

Author: Globe Newswire

Boost Run has partnered with Carahsoft to provide AI GPU cloud infrastructure to government and public sector agencies. The deal uses federal and state procurement contracts to give agencies faster access to compliant, high-performance AI systems.

Author: KNN India

India’s Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has invited bids to procure 500 MU of renewable energy for its low-carbon operations. The move supports its shift to sustainable power and aligns with national renewable energy goals.

Author: Solar Power Portal

Eirgrid has launched a consultation on a long-duration energy storage procurement scheme, targeting 500MW of capacity to manage Ireland’s renewable energy output and evening demand ramps. The consultation seeks industry input on operational design, revenue sharing, and market integration.