Green Procurement Playbook 2025

TfS – standardizing collaboration across the chemical industry Case study 6 Together for Sustainability (TfS) is a pre-competitive alliance of over 50 major chemical companies working to harmonize sustainability standards across the supply chain. Founded in 2011, TfS enables members to share audits, align expectations and co-invest in suppliers’ capabilities. It reduces duplication, accelerates improvements in sustainability and offers a unified platform for industry-wide action. What began as a solution to audit fatigue has evolved into a global ecosystem driving measurable impact at scale. How? –Shared supplier assessments: TfS uses a common framework of audits and assessments, shared across members via a secure platform, to reduce the burden on suppliers. –Standardized tools for emissions tracking: To enable consistent carbon measurement, TfS co-developed The Product Carbon Footprint Guideline for the Chemical Industry. –Capability building at scale: TfS provides multilingual e-learning modules on topics such as responsible sourcing and emissions reduction, as well as workshops and forums. –Strong governance and executive ownership: A CPO-led council governs the initiative, supported by a dedicated secretariat. Members commit resources and are held accountable for participation, with regular reporting and peer reviews. Impact By aligning requirements and scaling supplier engagement, TfS simplifies implementation, improves outcomes and raises the bar across the industry. It shows how shared infrastructure and trust-based collaboration boost impact and efficiency. Green Procurement Playbook: The CPO’s Guide to Delivering Value for Business and Planet 41