The strategic role of purchasing is highlighted by outsourcing, offshoring or onshoring and material shortage. Multiple supplier selection criteria have to be combined : cost, quality, reliability, risk mitigation, CSR and innovation

Corporate challenges such as legal compliance, reputation and risk mitigation require the integration of social and environmental criteria into supplier relations

The circular revolution needs to take off to achieve zero carbon emissions. Value creation requires product life cycle assessments and eco-design as the foundation of CSR