Ajman University Delegation Joins EcoVadis Event on Sustainable Procurement
Ajman, UAE – A delegation from Ajman University, comprising the Senior Sustainability Manager and the Senior Procurement Manager, participated in the "Sustainability in Procurement: Unlocking Value & Scaling Impact" event organized by EcoVadis. The session brought together procurement and sustainability leaders to explore how organizations can integrate ESG principles into their supply chains while driving measurable value.
The event focused on the growing role of sustainable procurement in advancing corporate sustainability goals. Discussions centered on practical strategies for embedding environmental, social and governance criteria into purchasing decisions, measuring supply chain impact, and scaling sustainability initiatives across organizations.
Ajman University's participation reflects its commitment to aligning its operations with global sustainability standards. By bringing together its sustainability and procurement functions, the university is advancing an integrated approach to responsible sourcing that supports its broader ESG objectives.
The delegation's engagement with EcoVadis, a global leader in business sustainability ratings, underscores the university's efforts to adopt best practices in sustainable procurement and extend its climate action beyond campus operations to its supply chain partners.
The event provided a platform for knowledge exchange on how institutions can unlock value through sustainable procurement while contributing to national and global climate goals, including the UAE's Net Zero targets.