givvable | Intelligence to procure with confidence

Building your FY26/27 procurement tech budget

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:24:45 -0700

Building your FY26/27 procurement tech budget: where supplier diligence fits

Across Australia, procurement, sustainability and risk teams are preparing business cases and budget submissions for the year ahead.

One question is coming up consistently:

How do we identify, monitor and engage suppliers on responsible procurement risks in a way that is cost effective, consistent, and comprehensive?

Modern supply chains demand visibility into:

human rights and modern slavery risk
supplier governance and compliance
environmental and climate‑related exposure
diversity and social procurement participation
evolving regulatory and disclosure requirements

Yet many organisations still rely on manual supplier checks, spreadsheets and fragmented data, creating gaps, delays and inconsistent diligence.

A growing line item in procurement budgets

The Blind Spot in the Boardroom: Unlocking the Full Value of Procurement Data in a Volatile World

At ProcureTech last week, givvable cofounder Frances Atkins spoke about an important shift underway in procurement — one that is creating both a challenge and a significant opportunity for organizations navigating today’s volatile, highly regulated environment.

Her message was not that boards are disengaged or uninterested in risk, but rather that procurement data has evolved faster than the ways organisations typically use it at the most senior levels. As a result, a gap has emerged — and within that gap sits a largely untapped source of operational insight.

A risk environment that is changing faster than governance models...Read More

Beyond the Social: Why Verified Sustainability Data Is Now Essential in Procurement

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 19:19:10 -0700

Beyond the Social: Why Verified Sustainability Data Is Now Essential in Procurement

Insights from the Social Procurement Network Panel Co‑Hosted by givvable & Unimarket

The recent Social Procurement Network (SPN) panel — Beyond the Social: Incorporating ESG into Procurement Processes & Decision‑Making, co‑hosted by givvable and Unimarket in Melbourne, highlighted a critical shift underway in procurement. As givvable’s Head of Sustainability, Megan Pepper, emphasised, every dollar spent in a supply chain is an opportunity for impact. And the evidence is compelling: as fellow panellist Shamila Gopalan shared, every $1 spent with SisterWorks generates $4.30 in social and economic value. When suppliers with verified impact credentials are embedded into procurement processes, value multiplies far beyond the initial spend.

The World Benchmarking Alliance has released new benchmark results

The World Benchmarking Alliance (WBA) has released its 2026 Benchmark results, assessing 2,000 of the world’s most influential companies across climate, nature and social performance. Together these firms account for ~54% of global emissions and USD 53 trillion in revenue—underscoring the pivotal role of large corporates in delivering sustainable outcomes.

Key takeaways

Most companies are not yet transition ready. Only 51 of ~1,600 companies assessed have “consequential” climate transition plans aligned with a low-carbon future. The majority lack credible targets, investment alignment or implementation pathways.
Corporate investment can materially close the climate gap. Scaling clean-energy investment to levels already demonstrated by leading companies could close up to 30% of the global clean-energy investment gap to 2030—highlighting capital allocation as a critical lever.
Social fundamentals remain weak, exposing companies to regulatory, reputational and operational risks. Basic responsible-business practices are far from mainstream:

Fewer than 5% of major companies pay a living wage
Under 10% assess human-rights risks in supply chains

Nature is a major emerging risk frontier. Only 9% of companies quantify nature-related risks and impacts. Early movers integrating biodiversity and natural-capital considerations into strategy can build resilience and competitive advantage.

While the 2026 benchmarks...Read More

Celebrating International Women’s Day 2026

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:56:56 -0800

Celebrating International Women’s Day 2026 and the power of procurement in advancing gender equality

As a female-founded, female-led organization, givvable is proud to be celebrating International Women’s Day this Sunday, 8 March.

A key way that businesses and governments can drive gender equality is through their buying decisions, including purchasing from women-owned businesses and suppliers advancing gender equality.

Women-owned businesses make significant contributions to the economy, with women representing nearly 35% of all business operators in Australia (ASBFEO; EGC). Purchasing from women-owned businesses:

Builds supply chain resilience, supports social procurement objectives, and can enhance innovation and brand reputation
Supports women’s economic empowerment and workforce participation, and advances gender equality
Creates broader...Read More

Long-awaited Modern Slavery Bill introduced in Aotearoa New Zealand

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:46:37 -0800

Long-awaited Modern Slavery Bill introduced in Aotearoa New Zealand

Reflecting the trend of increasing expectations of businesses in relation to human rights, Aotearoa New Zealand has introduced a bipartisan Modern Slavery Bill which would require annual modern slavery reports by large New Zealand businesses and others doing business in New Zealand.

What the bill includes

Similar to the modern slavery reporting regime in Australia, reporting entities would be required to prepare an annual Modern Slavery Statement, which must be submitted to a Modern Slavery Register.

Mandatory reporting criteria are similar but more extensive than those in Australia, and would require entities to:

describe their structure, operations and supply chains
report on any incidents of modern slavery and how they remediated them
report on known or anticipated modern slavery risks in their operations or supply chains and the actions to assess, address and mitigate them, including due diligence and remediation processes
provide details of any complaints made in relation to modern slavery and how they have been investigated and remediated
describe how they assess the...Read More

5 defining themes for Sustainable Procurement in 2026

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 23:29:49 -0800

5 defining themes for Sustainable Procurement in 2026

Sustainable procurement is entering a new phase as global regulations, stakeholder expectations and rapidly advancing AI technologies converge. Read on to learn more about 5 defining themes for sustainable procurement in 2026.

1. Widespread uptake of climate disclosure requirements will heighten focus on risks and opportunities

The list of countries that have adopted or are planning to integrate the IFRS sustainability disclosure standards continues to grow as part of a global shift towards consistent, decision-useful climate reporting. For many companies, climate reporting is – or will soon become – a core element of financial reporting, requiring a clear understanding and articulation of climate-related risks and opportunities in both their own operations as well as their value chains. Companies sitting in their value chains can expect growing pressure to provide accurate emissions data and details of how they will identify and manage their own climate risks. Suppliers that can show alignment with their customers’ climate strategies will be more competitive and more attractive to major buyers integrating climate-risk into their procurement and due diligence requirements.

Empowering Supplier Diversity and Social Procurement Initiatives

Sat, 06 Dec 2025 23:07:27 -0800

givvable is excited to introduce our new Indigenous Procurement target, designed to empower both corporate and government organizations in achieving their supplier diversity, social procurement, and reconciliation action plan objectives. Our innovative solutions make it easier than ever to demonstrate leadership in Indigenous procurement and accelerate progress toward your goals.

Key features of givvable’s toolkit

Search & Discover: Quickly and efficiently identify Indigenous-owned businesses to expand and diversify your supplier network.
Screen Suppliers: Evaluate your current suppliers to identify those that are Indigenous-owned (including at least 50% ownership and majority-owned enterprises).
Report & Track: Utilize our customizable Supplier Diversity and Social Procurement module to monitor and report your progress with ease.

Unmatched Coverage Across Australia

givvable offers the most comprehensive database of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses, identifying over 10,000 organizations nationwide, each holding at least one of 22 different regional and national credentials.

Take the next step

Drive Gender Equality Through Your Supply Chain

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 23:51:25 -0800

givvable is pleased to introduce our new Gender Equality objective, created to help organizations identify suppliers holding credentials that contribute to or support gender equality.

Our new target will support organizations that:

Have gender equality procurement commitments or criteria, including supplier diversity, social procurement or DE&I programs and targets
Are looking to implement gender equality procurement objectives
Are seeking to obtain or maintain an Australian Workplace Gender Equality Citation (open to companies reporting to WGEA under the Workplace Gender Equality Act)
Have made gender equality commitments or pledges, such as being signatories to the Women’s Empowerment Principles

Suppliers linked to the objective may contribute to or support a range of initiatives that promote gender equity and inclusion, such as ensuring equal...Read More

Procurement as a Catalyst for Resilience, Innovation and Growth

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 01:51:39 -0700

Procurement as a Catalyst for Resilience, Innovation and Growth

The UN Global Compact’s Coalition for Sustainable Procurement is a joint public-private effort to embed sustainability into procurement and supply chains at a global scale. The Coalition has issued its first publication, which provides a useful resource for organizations at any stage of building or implementing a sustainable procurement program.

The Publication

The publication, Procurement: A Catalyst for Sustainable Growth and Resilience, maps the current state of sustainable procurement across four key activities: planning & strategy, supplier selection, engagement, and monitoring, and offers practical tools, frameworks, and case studies.

Key insights include:

Supply chains are central to a company’s environmental and social footprint.
Sustainable procurement strengthens resilience, mitigates risk, and unlocks financial value.
Technology and collaboration are essential to scale ESG efforts and improve supplier performance.

How givvable's toolkit can help you turn these insights into action

Our AI-powered platform automates supplier diligence and supports sustainable procurement across six categories: environment, ethical, community, social, diversity, and governance.

Our Read More