2026 Gartner® Market Guide for Sustainable Procurement Applications
Sustainable procurement is under pressure, from regulatory shifts, budget constraints and supplier fatigue. Yet for procurement, sourcing and sustainability leaders, the need to manage supply chain risk and demonstrate due diligence has never been greater.
Gartner’s 2026 Market Guide cuts through the noise, giving you an independent view of where this market is heading and what to look for when evaluating platforms, including Sedex.
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What the guide covers
- The four trends shaping sustainable procurement in 2026. The key forces transforming procurement and what they mean for your strategy.
- Mandatory and differentiating capabilities to evaluate in any platform based on your needs. The core features every solution should offer, plus advanced capabilities that set leading platforms apart.
- How vendors differ in their approach to technology and supplier engagement. A simple comparison of how platforms use technology and work with suppliers and why it matters.
- Gartner’s recommendations for CPOs investing in these tools. Expert guidance to help you prioritise investment and choose the right solution with confidence.
“Sustainability in procurement remains strategically important, with CPOs ranking it as one of the top five themes they expect to become urgent during the next six to 18 months.”
Gartner, 2026 Market Guide for Sustainable Procurement Applications
Gartner, Market Guide for Sustainable Procurement Applications, By Miguel Cossio, Marta Muñoz, Kevin Lawrence, 20 April 2026
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