In my opinion, it is imperative to showcase the benefits that it will bring by way of over all organization growth in terms of shareholder value

To overcome resistance to sustainability integration in sourcing, educate your team on the benefits, such as cost savings and enhanced brand reputation. Share success stories from other organizations and involve the team in decision-making to address their concerns directly. Provide training sessions to build confidence and offer resources to facilitate the transition. Finally, set clear goals and metrics for sustainability initiatives, celebrating milestones to motivate ongoing engagement.

The following measures can be taken to overcome objections: 1. Making your team aware of the benefits of the integration like cost saving, environment friendly, brand reputation etc. 2. Share examples of the external source about the benefits 3. Set clear guidelines and metrics for the sourcing 4. Provide Training and live sessions cases to gain confidence in the team members

we have to provide the awareness to team regarding what exactly this will help to achieve in long term aligns with company goal and vision, some of the teams will definitely understand, agree and accept, some teams may still have objection and resistance even after clearing their queries, so to overcome it, best idea can be to offer reward recognition for teams who integrate sustainable practices successfully, that can be real motivation as well as high chances that most of the teams will work towards it and objections can be overcome.

When your team resists the integration of sustainability into procurement, it's crucial to address their concerns thoughtfully and provide compelling reasons for the change. Here’s how you can approach this: Start by understanding the root of their objections. Are they worried about increased costs, complexity, or the potential impact on existing processes? Once you identify the specific concerns, you can tailor your response to address each one. Explain the long-term benefits of sustainable procurement, such as reduced operational risks, improved brand reputation, and compliance with emerging regulations. Highlight how sustainability can lead to cost savings in the long run, for example, through energy-efficient practices or reduced waste.