Engaging Suppliers in Sustainability

With 36% of buyers indicating they would change suppliers if their sustainability requirements were not met, clear and proactive supplier engagement has become essential. The findings outline several key steps organizations should take from communicating sustainability goals to establishing a reporting protocol with shared targets. These actions help strengthen alignment across the supply base and ensure progress toward sustainability commitments. Members can access Engaging Employees and Customers in Sustainability: Strengthening Performance and Outcomes 2025 in the CAPS Library to see the full report.

What Leaders Should Do: As sustainability expectations grow, leaders should engage suppliers early and often to ensure goals, expectations, and performance measures are clearly aligned across the supply base.

From Insight to Action: If strengthening supplier sustainability performance is a priority for your organization, CAPS can help you benchmark leading practices and develop engagement strategies that drive accountability and measurable progress: Talk to CAPS

Posted by CAPS Research on 26 Aug 2026

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