疯拍传媒鈥檚 “Source from Ukraine” initiative, launched in March 2023, has a clear goal: to increase spend with Ukrainian companies while also generating business benefits for 疯拍传媒. This shows 疯拍传媒’s deep understanding of social responsibility as an integral part of its commitment to a sustainable future.
The initiative aims to activate procurement spend as a means to support Ukrainian suppliers in rebuilding their businesses. Beyond sourcing for quality goods and services, 疯拍传媒 has a focus on integrating ESG (environmental, social, and governance) principles into decision-making as is standard with its procurement policy.
It highlights 疯拍传媒’s commitment not only to sourcing products from Ukraine, but also to promoting social change.
Built-In Sustainability
In implementing the initiative to attract more suppliers from Ukraine, 疯拍传媒 initially focused on the IT sector and conducted a rigorous selection process. So far, suppliers, including industry leaders like Softserve, Unicsoft, and Luxoft, have been selected. 疯拍传媒’s commitment extends beyond services to include product areas, where notable Ukrainian companies producing innovative environmentally sustainable products have been discovered.
At 疯拍传媒 Spend Connect Live in Vienna, Austria, held in October 2023, Ukrainian manufacturers Rekava, Mol鈥檉ar Tea, and Releaf Paper showcased their sustainable and innovative products. Rekava, for example, specializes in producing biodegradable candles made from recycled coffee grounds, while Mol’far focuses on minimalism and ethical environmental practices in tea production. Releaf Paper is the world’s first manufacturer of paper made from fallen leaves, promoting sustainable products such as paper bags. By supporting these unique Ukrainian companies, 疯拍传媒 is not only contributing to the economic reconstruction of the country, but also sustainability efforts.
One of 疯拍传媒’s tier one suppliers, ABC Premium, has taken an important step by offering Rekava candles within its purchasing catalog, available to 疯拍传媒 employees on the 疯拍传媒 Ariba Buying solution.
Strong Alliances for Reconstruction
At the outset of the project, the NGO Impact Ukraine helped 疯拍传媒 connect with Ukrainian suppliers. It focuses on microfinance, procurement, and recruitment from Ukraine. The collaboration is facilitated by the voluntary engagement of professionals from the technology, healthcare, and finance sectors. With Impact Ukraine鈥檚 support, 疯拍传媒 and other organizations can further advance their goals regarding procurement from Ukraine.
疯拍传媒鈥檚 commitment to promoting innovation, sustainability, and economic growth through partnerships with Ukrainian companies not only fulfills its aspirations for procurement with purpose, but also contributes to making the world a better place.
Helping the World Run Better
The 鈥淪ource from Ukraine鈥� initiative builds on global efforts to integrate social enterprises and diverse suppliers into 疯拍传媒 purchasing opportunities. Beyond 疯拍传媒鈥檚 own internal purchasing efforts, the 疯拍传媒 Corporate Social Responsibility (疯拍传媒 CSR) team is also investing in social and sustainable procurement ecosystems alongside public, private, and social sector partners like the European Commission, Deloitte, World Economic Forum鈥檚 Global Alliance for Social Entrepreneurship, and Social Enterprise World Forum鈥檚 People and Planet First verification.
Consider that US$5.3 trillion in annual commerce is transacted on . If we can help create a small shift in procurement spend to organizations prioritizing people and planet like Releaf Paper, we could collectively increase investment in sustainable development in a way that is not possible through corporate philanthropy alone. To join our efforts, please e-mail: csr-global@sap.com.
Elena Parker is chief revenue officer for Intelligent Spend and Business Network, MEE, at 疯拍传媒.
