This Week's Top Five Stories in Procurement

FIFA: Procurement’s Role in Building a Unified World Cup

The FIFA Men’s World Cup has always been at the top of the table when it comes to global logistics, but the 2026 edition represents a giant leap in complexity. For the first time, the biggest event in football will be hosted across North America, spanning 16 cities in three nations: Canada, Mexico and the United States.

This isn’t just a collection of masterclass performances from some of the sport’s biggest stars; another leading performance will take place largely out of sight, its cross-border procurement.

With an event of this scale requiring the synchronisation of three different regulatory systems, currencies and transport networks, the tournament must support an expanded roster of 48 teams and 104 matches.

Why Accor is Leading on Sustainable Procurement

French multinational hospitality company, Accor, has been awarded the maturity level, “Leading,” following an independent assessment of its sustainable procurement practices using the ISO 20400 methodology. 

Provided by the International Organisation for Standardisation, the ISO20400 provides guidance to organisations, independent of their activity or size, on integrating sustainability within procurement

The “Leading” rating, which is the highest maturity level, recognises excellence across policy, governance, procurement processes and supplier engagement. Accor says it underscores its leadership in embedding sustainability across its global supply chain.

Amazon Hits 50% of 2030 Electric Vehicle Fleet Target

Amazon has reached the halfway point of its electric vehicle procurement target, with 50,000 units now operational across its global delivery network.

The company set a goal to procure and deploy 100,000 electric delivery vans by 2030. According to Amazon, more than 50,000 electric delivery vans are now on the road across Europe, the US and India.

The procurement strategy has required partnerships with multiple vehicle manufacturers. Amazon's approach involves selecting different transportation modes based on geographical requirements and operational demands.

The fleet includes Rivian-designed vans, Mercedes-Benz trucks, electric cargo bikes and e-scooters. The choice of vehicle reflects regional infrastructure capabilities and delivery requirements across Amazon's global operations.

McCormick Strengths Supply With Sustainable Investments

McCormick, global leader in flavour manufacturing and distribution, has released its 2025 Purpose-led Performance (PLP) Report, marking the completion of its 2025 commitments and highlighting measurable progress across responsible sourcing, climate action, operational resilience and employee wellbeing.

Since its founding in 1889, McCormick has grown from a small Baltimore spice company into a global leader. The company is guided by its purpose to "make life more flavorful" and its vision to be the world's most trusted source of flavour.

McCormick is increasingly embedding sustainability into its strategy and operations, reinforcing accountability, protecting brand trust and supporting long-term growth.

Completing its 2025 PLP goals, the company has achieved 100% sustainably sourced volumes for its top five iconic ingredients (black pepper, cinnamon, oregano, red pepper and vanilla), as well as clove and sage, enhancing its supply reliability and quality consistency.

Kering Centralises its Sourcing to Slash Emissions by 34%

Kering reduced carbon emissions by 34% between 2022 and 2025 by transforming its procurement strategy and raw material sourcing. The luxury fashion group focused on supplier relationships and centralised purchasing platforms to achieve near-complete visibility of its supply chain.

According to Kering, Scope 3 emissions account for 98% of its total carbon footprint. The company said its procurement transformation addressed manufacturing logistics and raw material sourcing to cut absolute emissions across all scopes.

The reductions could show how procurement functions can address environmental targets while maintaining commercial performance. Kering outlined its strategy in its new 10-year Impact Report, which details the progress made across its portfolio of luxury brands.

"The external recognition and progress we have achieved in operationalising our environmental and social goals over the past decade stem from embedding sustainability at the very core of our Group," says Marie-Claire Daveu, Chief Sustainability and Institutional Affairs Officer at Kering.