Resources for Low-Carbon Procurement

Webinar Series

Register now for our series by clicking on the webinar sessions below to gain actionable insights and drive meaningful impact. The sessions are scheduled for November, December and January respectively.

Demystifying Low-Carbon Procurement Decision-Making

In this session, we’ll explore practical strategies for identifying the right supplier partnerships, evaluating product options with sectoral-specific examples, and aligning stakeholders across your organization. You’ll walk away with insights to make informed, actionable decisions surrounding low-carbon procurement.

Implementing Low-Carbon Procurement Strategies

This session will unpack the key strategies for implementing low-carbon procurement, from exploring different mechanisms to understanding how CoC models can support traceability, transparency, and trust. You’ll gain practical knowledge to help move from planning to execution.

Sector-Specific Deep Dives on Low-Carbon Procurement

This session takes a closer look at the unique dynamics of high-emissions sectors, highlighting practical insights, emerging best practices, and lessons learned from early movers. You’ll gain a clearer view of how sector-specific strategies can accelerate your organization’s path toward low-carbon procurement.

RMI Resources

Accelerating Supply Chain Decarbonization

This guide supports climate teams in building cross-functional momentum, overcoming data and reporting challenges, and developing tailored metrics to drive supplier action. In parallel, it provides procurement teams with a practical framework to identify priority suppliers, evaluate lower-carbon product options, and integrate climate considerations into purchasing decisions.

Catalytic Procurement: How Corporations Can Lead the Green Commodity Transition

RMI’s Catalytic Procurement report shows how corporate procurement can catalyze low-emission markets through innovative market mechanisms.

Accelerating Green Commodity Transformation: Corporate Low-Carbon Procurement How-to Guide

Procurement is no longer just about cost and quality. It is also about making choices that help organizations meet their sustainability goals and reduce environmental impact. Procurement teams are uniquely positioned to influence markets by choosing suppliers and products that prioritize lower emissions, resource efficiency, and responsible practices. This guide is designed to make low-carbon purchasing easier to put into action. It breaks down the steps and shows how small changes in procurement decisions can add up to meaningful results.