Kogod School of Business

Sustainable Procurement Research Initiative

Sustainable Procurement Research Initiative

Leading groundbreaking studies on sustainable procurement. 

Who We Are

SPRI's mission is to produce actionable research knowledge about sustainable procurement globally.

 CORE VALUES 

SPRI operates according to five core values:

Results: We produce work that leads to better decisions.

Rigor: We adhere to the highest scientific and professional standards.

Relevance: We are embedded within the community of practice.

Accessibility: We publicize our findings widely and make them applicable to multiple audiences.

Independence: We operate in the absence of external control and influence to produce credible results.

OUR core purpose
Sustainable Procurement Research Initiative Core Purpose
OUR SUPPORT

SPRI is grateful for the generous support it has received from the V. Kann Rasmussen Foundation, the National Science Foundation, the Social Science Research Council, the United Nations Environment Programme, and Arizona State University.

Latest SPRI News

September 5, 2025
The Power of Stakeholders: Driving—or Deterring—Local Government Environmental Policy
July 23, 2025
Greener Slovakia: Advancing Green Public Procurement in Municipalities
June 5, 2025
Green Public Procurement in Czech Municipalities: Challenges, Opportunities, and Strategic Actions
June 29, 2023
SPRI awarded ASU's President's Award for Sustainability
April 11, 2023
SPRI Associate Director Completes Sustainable Purchasing Tutorial Videos for Thinkfour
March 23, 2023
SPRI and SPLC Interviewed on E&E News About Upcoming Changes to Federal Acquisition
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