This award recognizes ongoing achievement and innovations that drive continued program expansion and maturity, even beyond the scope of the Sustainable Procurement program.
The award was selected by an independent panel of judges composed of industry experts: Divya Demato, CEO and Co-Founder of GoodOps; Sarah O’Brien, Strategic Advisor at Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council; and Uwe G Schulte, CEO of Prosolvo GmbH.
In the case of this year’s winner the jury noted that AstraZeneca’s program stood out from the rest of the applications in terms of driving collaboration and engagement, with notable cohesion in onboarding suppliers in the procurement function. While the pharmaceutical industry in general has initiatives to create a common baseline for sourcing decisions, the jury noted that AstraZeneca goes above and beyond by making it a critical part of their implementation.
“It is important to judge not only by the procurement process efforts but to look at the company's overall sustainability performance, of which the supply side has to be an integral part. In light of the unfortunately very underdeveloped social sustainability performance of the vast majority of corporations, it was an important confirmation of the maturity of the AstraZeneca program when considering their track record on 'Access to Medicine',” said judge Uwe Schulte, CEO of Prosolvo GmbH.
Natasa Vidmar, CPO, AstraZeneca
“At AstraZeneca, we believe in creating a positive impact not just within our operations but across the entire value chain, driving forward practices that contribute significantly to a healthier planet and society. I’m delighted to accept this award on behalf of AstraZeneca. It’s a great testament to the hard work of our team, our partners and suppliers in our collective effort to create a healthier future for everyone.”
