Global P&SC Awards: Hilton Wins Supply Chain Sustainability
Hilton has won the Supply Chain Sustainability Award at The Global Procurement & Supply Chain Awards.
Hilton's Supply Management (HSM) division is making significant strides in supply chain sustainability, as evidenced by their recent EcoVadis Gold Medal, placing them in the top 5% of assessed companies.
The hospitality giant is leveraging its global reach to drive sustainability across its network of over 3,000 suppliers and 17,000 customers.
HSM's approach is multi-faceted, focusing on responsible sourcing, waste reduction and innovative partnerships. It is committed to ambitious targets, including a 50% reduction in landfill waste from managed operations by 2030.
Practical steps towards this goal include the enterprise-wide shift to bulk bathroom amenities and the introduction of a Renovation Waste Diversion Guide.
In the realm of responsible sourcing, HSM has made notable progress. It has transitioned 1.4 million pounds of breakfast sausage to group-housed pork in the US and achieved 34% Marine Stewardship Council and Aquaculture Stewardship Council certified sustainable seafood sourcing in their Japan, Korea and Micronesia region.
HSM's commitment to diversity in procurement is equally impressive. In 2023, it saw a 47% year-on-year increase in spend with diverse suppliers, totalling US$467m. This effort earned them the top spot on Fair360's 2024 Top 50 Companies for Supplier Fairness list.
Innovation is at the forefront of HSM's strategy. It partnered with Tesla to develop the hospitality industry's largest planned electric vehicle charging network and are collaborating with Rain Bottling Company to make recyclable aluminium water bottles more accessible.
Perhaps most intriguing is HSM's creative approach to waste reduction. It has initiated a programme connecting Hilton properties with animal shelters across North America, repurposing retired terry products.
This initiative is expected to help 70,000 shelter animals while diverting over 140,000 pounds of waste from landfills.
Through these efforts, Hilton's HSM is demonstrating that supply chain sustainability can be both innovative and impactful in the hospitality sector.
The awards
Launched in 2024, The Global Procurement & Supply Chain Awards 2024 debuted at Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE London on 24, September.
The comprehensive programme acknowledges companies, professionals and projects that have demonstrated exceptional performance, innovation and strategic thinking in a multitude of categories.
The awards celebrate the best companies, professionals and projects in procurement and supply chain and offer free entry for charities and NGOs.
“It was an honour to spotlight such a wide range of incredible companies at the inaugural Global Procurement & Supply Chain Awards,” said Glen White, CEO of BizClik, Procurement Magazine and Supply Chain Digital.
“At a time where it is crucial that companies are getting their global sourcing, risk & resilience and technology strategies right, it's important to celebrate the successes of those who have implemented and developed the key supply chain, procurement and logistics programs, especially when it has a positive impact on sustainable supply chains in the future.
“To host the awards during Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE London is an incredible moment for the sector to celebrate, we encourage many more companies to enter our Awards for 2025.
“Thanks to every company that entered - it's important that you stay focused, motivated and continuously innovative and I am excited to see so much more of Generative AI when we meet again in a year.
“And a Big Congratulations to every company who entered, those that are highly commended and of course to our 14 winners – we appreciate your input more than you know.”
The Supply Chain Sustainability Award
Recognising the companies that showcase outstanding commitment to ESG practices in the supply chain, fostering innovation for a sustainable future.
- How does the company demonstrate a commitment to minimising environmental impact and promoting sustainability throughout its supply chain processes?
- What measures does the company take to ensure ethical and responsible sourcing, including fair labour practices and transparency in its supply chain?
- How does the company promote social and economic development within the communities it operates in, especially those within its supply chain network?
- To what extent does the company encourage innovation and collaboration to drive sustainable practices and create positive change within the broader supply chain industry?
The shortlisted companies included:
- HH Global
- Hilton
- Huel
- NHS England
- Qalara (Mesindus Ventures Limited)
Highly Commended: Huel & HH Global
In a significant move towards sustainable supply chain management, two companies have recently unveiled innovative initiatives aimed at enhancing their environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices.
HH Global has introduced its Sustainable Procurement Framework (SPF), a technology-enabled programme designed to benchmark and improve suppliers' ESG credentials. Launched in May 2022, the SPF has already onboarded over 1,000 suppliers across 55 countries, representing US$1.3bn in spend.
The framework, developed in collaboration with partners such as Support the Goals and the British Standards Institute, offers a user-friendly platform that pre-populates supplier data and allows real-time ESG maturity rating updates.
Meanwhile, Huel, a nutrition company, has implemented a five-pillar sustainability strategy aligned with specific UN Sustainable Development Goals. Their approach encompasses product development, manufacturing processes, ethical sourcing, consumer engagement and corporate social responsibility.
Huel has set a carbon footprint threshold for all products, with the average Huel meal currently at 0.4kg CO2e, a 70% reduction compared to the average UK lunch.
Both companies emphasise the importance of collaboration within their supply chains. HH Global's SPF provides resources to help suppliers improve their ESG maturity at no cost, while Huel works closely with suppliers to implement regenerative agriculture practices, such as a trial of planting clover as a companion crop to oats to reduce nitrogen fertiliser use.
These initiatives demonstrate a growing trend in the procurement and supply chain sector towards more holistic and collaborative approaches to sustainability.
By focusing on supplier development and innovative sourcing strategies, these companies are not only improving their own ESG performance but also driving positive change throughout their respective industries.
The Global Sustainability & ESG Awards 2024
Thanks to our esteemed panel of industry leaders who judged the awards:
- Jim Townsend, VP of Property & Procurement at Asda
- Alisa Bornstein, Chief Procurement Officer at Visa
- Daniel Weise, Managing Director and Senior Partner at Boston Consulting Group
- Benn Godfrey, Vice President of Procurement at Rolls Royce
- Roger Waring, Head of Procurement at UK Power Networks
- Jacqui Rock, Chief Commerical Officer at NHS England
- David Loseby, Professor of Research Impact in Supply Chain Management at Leeds University Business School
- Sheri Hinish, Principal/Senior Partner, Global Consulting Sustainability Technology and Ecosystems Leader at EY
- Brooke DiNatale, SVP of Global Treasury Solutions at Mastercard
The full list of awards categories for 2024 is:
- Procurement Transformation Award
- Digital Supply Chain
- Global Logistics Award
- Supplier Diversity Award
- Supply Chain Innovation
- Supply Chain Sustainability
- Procurement Technology
- Procurement Consultancy
- Future Leader
- Executive of the Year
- Project of the Year
- Lifetime Achievement
- Social Enterprise
- Start-Up
Essential diary dates for 2024 and 2025…
Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE continues to expand its repertoire of events, with more to come in 2024 and 2025. Discover our essential diary dates below.
2024 diary dates:
- Manufacturing & Mobility LIVE | 6 November 2024
2025 diary dates:
- Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE Singapore | 11 February 2025
- Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE: Scope 3 | 5-6 March 2025
- Manufacturing & Mobility LIVE | 5-6 March 2025
- Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE Dubai | 29 April 2025
- Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE Chicago | 4-5 June 2025
- Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE London | 23-24 September 2025
- Procurement & Supply Chain Awards | 24 September 2025
- Manufacturing & Mobility LIVE Chicago | 4 November 2025
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