Is collective and sustainable procurement possible? A webinar will be held in late February 2026 to improve collective procurement practices for social and solidarity economy (SSE) organizations, while incorporating criteria related to sustainability and resource sharing. Amid budget cuts, numerous solutions exist to control costs, thanks to the solidarity among social and solidarity economy (SSE) stakeholders both in France’s overseas territories and on the mainland. An overview of sustainable procurement.
Sustainable Purchasing
Organized by the Chambers of Commerce and Industry (CCI) of the islands of Guadeloupe, the webinar Joint Initiative on Sustainable Procurement is aimed at stakeholders in the social and solidarity economy in Martinique, as well as other stakeholders throughout France, and offers «a collaborative initiative for companies seeking to combine economic performance with CSR commitment.».
The program has three main components: incorporating social and environmental criteria into procurement, strengthening supply chain accountability, and reducing costs through volume consolidation.
Synergy Among Social Economy Stakeholders
This online event is open to all stakeholders in the social and solidarity economy (SSE), featuring insights from the Grand Est Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI), as well as the participation of Carbon Cutter, a consulting firm specializing in ecological transition issues, which will present concrete case studies. The event is also supported by ADEME and will provide an opportunity for social and solidarity economy professionals to come together around a common project.
For social economy enterprises, this is an opportunity to learn how to better capitalize on economic benefits and strategic advantages. The webinar will take place online on Thursday, February 26, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. To register, please fill out the form: here.
