On November 27th, Noesis hosted a roundtable in Rotterdam dedicated to the future of ESG within procurement, focusing on how large organizations can embed sustainability into strategic and operational decision-making. The session brought together industry leaders to explore how data, AI, and process mining are reshaping ESG performance while balancing sustainability goals with cost efficiency and operational effectiveness.
The roundtable opened with an overview of emerging regulatory requirements, including CSRD compliance and the growing need for accurate Scope 3 emissions tracking. This introduction set the stage for a discussion on how procurement is evolving from a traditional cost-control function to a driver of sustainable value creation. Real-time ESG data, AI-powered insights, and process mining capabilities are enabling organizations to identify inefficiencies, uncover carbon hotspots across their value chains, and apply sustainability criteria directly in supplier evaluation and selection.
A live demo showcased how companies can gain supplier-level visibility on ESG metrics, automate reporting processes, and run scenario modeling to weigh cost and environmental impact. Participants also saw how process mining transforms operational data into meaningful intelligence, helping organizations prioritize ESG initiatives and embed sustainability objectives into daily procurement and sourcing activities. This holistic approach supports not only regulatory compliance but also the reliable measurement and integration of ESG data throughout the value chain, ensuring transparency and strengthening long-term sustainability strategies.
The session concluded with a reflection on the practical steps companies can take to advance their ESG maturity. Discussions reinforced the importance of integrating ESG goals into everyday operations, reducing CO₂ footprints through informed supplier choices, and leveraging technology to generate real-time insights that guide both strategic decisions and continuous improvement. Ultimately, the roundtable highlighted the shift toward turning ESG insights into measurable, process-driven outcomes that support innovation, operational resilience, and responsible growth.
The roundtable opened with an overview of emerging regulatory requirements, including CSRD compliance and the growing need for accurate Scope 3 emissions tracking. This introduction set the stage for a discussion on how procurement is evolving from a traditional cost-control function to a driver of sustainable value creation. Real-time ESG data, AI-powered insights, and process mining capabilities are enabling organizations to identify inefficiencies, uncover carbon hotspots across their value chains, and apply sustainability criteria directly in supplier evaluation and selection.
A live demo showcased how companies can gain supplier-level visibility on ESG metrics, automate reporting processes, and run scenario modeling to weigh cost and environmental impact. Participants also saw how process mining transforms operational data into meaningful intelligence, helping organizations prioritize ESG initiatives and embed sustainability objectives into daily procurement and sourcing activities. This holistic approach supports not only regulatory compliance but also the reliable measurement and integration of ESG data throughout the value chain, ensuring transparency and strengthening long-term sustainability strategies.
The session concluded with a reflection on the practical steps companies can take to advance their ESG maturity. Discussions reinforced the importance of integrating ESG goals into everyday operations, reducing CO₂ footprints through informed supplier choices, and leveraging technology to generate real-time insights that guide both strategic decisions and continuous improvement. Ultimately, the roundtable highlighted the shift toward turning ESG insights into measurable, process-driven outcomes that support innovation, operational resilience, and responsible growth.
