{"id":5034,"date":"2026-03-25T17:15:42","date_gmt":"2026-03-25T16:15:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.environnementhumanitaire.org\/?post_type=ressource&p=5034"},"modified":"2026-03-25T17:25:07","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T16:25:07","slug":"pooling-sustainable-procurement-joint-initiatives-for-a-more-responsible-supply-chain-hulo-march-2026","status":"publish","type":"ressource","link":"https:\/\/www.environnementhumanitaire.org\/en\/ressource\/pooling-sustainable-procurement-joint-initiatives-for-a-more-responsible-supply-chain-hulo-march-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Pooling sustainable procurement: Joint initiatives for a more responsible supply chain, Hulo, March 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Since 2021,\u00a0hulo\u00a0<\/strong>has aimed to optimise the effectiveness of humanitarian aid provided by different humanitarian organisations. As\u00a0the first humanitarian\u00a0logistics\u00a0cooperative<\/strong>, it brings together international\u00a0and national\u00a0humanitarian actors around collaborative projects. Its main\u00a0objective\u00a0is to provide effective and\u00a0sustainable\u00a0aid to communities in emergency situations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the same spirit,\u00a0hulo\u00a0coordinates\u00a0Joint Procurement Initiatives (JPIs)<\/strong>. At\u00a0hulo, our aim is to ensure that\u00a0sustainable\u00a0procurement\u00a0is not merely an aspiration, but an\u00a0implemented approach to\u00a0working, selecting our suppliers,\u00a0and organising worldwide\u00a0and local\u00a0supply chains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hulo\u2019s initiatives to promote sustainable procurement<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Setting a minimum ESG threshold in the JPI<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Hulo requires that at least 10% of the criteria in its tenders relate to environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors. These criteria cover, in particular: the location of operations, energy, waste management, gender and working conditions. These requirements are tailored to local contexts and aim to encourage suppliers to improve their practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Listening to and working together with the community<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Hulo organises workshops bringing together local suppliers and humanitarian organisations in order to: gain a better understanding of local markets and constraints, identify sustainable alternatives, analyse cost differences, and take cultural realities into account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The involvement of NGOs, particularly logistics teams<\/strong> and programme teams<\/strong>, is essential to developing the technical specifications of products and services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Define sustainable lots<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Where market conditions allow, hulo creates separate \u2018sustainable lots\u2019 within tenders. These include, for example: alternative materials (sugarcane-based paper, recycled plastic), plastic-free products, and equipment with an extended lifespan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The aim is to promote solutions with a reduced environmental impact whilst remaining suited to operational realities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Comparing costs: taking total cost of ownership (TCO) into account<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The issue of cost is key. To address this, hulo analyses the price differences between sustainable solutions and conventional products by taking into account the total cost of ownership (TCO).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A product that is cheaper to buy may incur higher costs over its lifecycle (energy, maintenance, replacement, waste management), whilst a sustainable product may prove more cost-effective in the long term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The aim is to provide teams with factual data so that sustainable purchasing becomes standard practice rather than merely an intention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Digital integration<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Hulo is developing its digital platforms to support this transition, including information sheets on sustainable options. These tools are designed to help build the community\u2019s capacity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why is sustainable procurement essential?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

In the majority of NGOs\u2019 carbon assessments, procurement represents the main source of indirect emissions, linked to the production, transport and end-of-life of goods and services. Reducing their impact is therefore essential to limit the overall environmental footprint of humanitarian aid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beyond carbon, procurement decisions directly influence: air and water pollution, waste generation, the consumption of natural resources and the use of hazardous substances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Opting for products that are more robust, repairable, recyclable or less toxic helps to limit these impacts. In line with the \u2018do no harm\u2019 principle, it is essential that humanitarian action does not create new risks in the medium or long term, particularly through single-use products, energy-intensive equipment or poor end-of-life management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sustainable procurement also has a social and economic dimension. By favouring local or regional procurement, organisations: support local economies, strengthen existing supply chains, improve people\u2019s living conditions, reduce logistics lead times and sometimes optimise costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sustainable procurement is therefore not a luxury, but a strategic lever for: reducing the environmental footprint, adhering to the \u2018do no harm\u2019 principle, improving the quality and sustainability of interventions, supporting local economies and optimising financial resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Join a JPI<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Please contact the hulo Country Representatives or the environmental team at headquarters for more information.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Since 2021,\u00a0hulo\u00a0has aimed to optimise the effectiveness of humanitarian aid provided by different humanitarian organisations. As\u00a0the first humanitarian\u00a0logistics\u00a0cooperative, it brings together international\u00a0and national\u00a0humanitarian actors around collaborative projects. Its main\u00a0objective\u00a0is to provide effective and\u00a0sustainable\u00a0aid to communities in emergency situations. In the same spirit,\u00a0hulo\u00a0coordinates\u00a0Joint Procurement Initiatives (JPIs). At\u00a0hulo, our aim is to ensure that\u00a0sustainable\u00a0procurement\u00a0is not merely an […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","thematique":[163],"type_ressource":[164],"structure":[223],"class_list":["post-5034","ressource","type-ressource","status-publish","hentry","thematique-achats-durables","type_ressource-publication","structure-hulo-en"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.environnementhumanitaire.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ressource\/5034","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.environnementhumanitaire.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ressource"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.environnementhumanitaire.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/ressource"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.environnementhumanitaire.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5034"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"thematique","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.environnementhumanitaire.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/thematique?post=5034"},{"taxonomy":"type_ressource","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.environnementhumanitaire.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/type_ressource?post=5034"},{"taxonomy":"structure","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.environnementhumanitaire.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/structure?post=5034"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}