How to Achieve Digital and Sustainable Procurement in Telco
Driving digital and sustainable procurement in telecommunications is vital for building resilient, efficient and responsible supply chains.
Technologies such as AI, automation and data-driven platforms enhance visibility, streamline processes and improve collaboration with suppliers across complex global networks. At the same time, integrating sustainability into procurement decisions enables telecoms to reduce Scope 3 emissions, advance circular economy practices and respond to growing ESG expectations.
With regulators, investors and customers demanding greater transparency, responsible procurement has become a strategic priority.
By uniting digital transformation with sustainability, telecoms can cut costs, build resilience, secure competitive advantage and align long term with global climate goals.
Join Dirk Karl, Chief Procurement Officer at MTN, as he delivers a keynote presentation covering digital and sustainable procurement on Day 2 (24 September) of Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE London 2025.
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Connectivity through responsibility
In telecommunications, procurement is central to expanding networks, deploying 5G and supporting cloud infrastructure. With the sector reliant on complex global supply chains, traditional approaches can no longer keep pace with rapid change.
Digital procurement enables telecoms to harness automation and data-driven insights to streamline operations, strengthen supplier partnerships and respond faster to disruption.
At the same time, sustainability is becoming integral to business strategy. From cutting Scope 3 emissions to reusing network equipment, operators are under pressure to demonstrate clear progress on climate commitments.
With regulators, investors and customers demanding accountability, responsible procurement is no longer optional. Combining digital transformation with sustainability allows telecoms to boost efficiency, increase resilience and help build a more sustainable industry.
Driving digital and sustainable procurement
Procurement is central to driving innovation, efficiency and sustainability in telecommunications.
At Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE London, Dirk Karl will explain how MTN is reshaping procurement into a strategic function powered by digital tools, data-led insights and strong supplier collaboration.
Participants will take away practical approaches to building agile, accountable and high-impact procurement practices that fuel business growth while advancing long-term sustainability objectives.
Dirk's keynote, Driving Digital and Sustainable Procurement in Telecommunications, will take place from 10.10am on the Procurement Stage on Day 2 (24 September).
About Procurement and Supply Chain LIVE London 2025
Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE is returning to the Business Design Centre in London for its annual Global Summit on 23-24 September.
This unmissable event is aimed at facilitating knowledge sharing and connections among the world's procurement and supply chain leaders.
Those attending can enjoy inspiring keynotes, engaging panels and exclusive workshops covering a diverse range of topics, including supply chain transformation, procurement technology, sustainability and ESG, AI, finance, logistics and supplier relationship management.
To secure your tickets, click here.
