Exploring Digital and Sustainable Procurement in Telco
Digital and sustainable procurement is becoming a cornerstone of resilience and responsibility in telecoms supply chains.
By harnessing technologies such as AI, automation and data-driven platforms, operators can gain end-to-end visibility, simplify processes and strengthen supplier collaboration across complex, global networks. At the same time, embedding sustainability into procurement strategies helps reduce Scope 3 emissions, accelerate circular economy initiatives and address rising ESG demands.
With regulators, investors and customers calling for greater transparency, responsible procurement is no longer optional but a strategic imperative.
For telecoms, aligning digital transformation with sustainability offers a clear path to lower costs, greater resilience, competitive differentiation and long-term alignment 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
Procurement sits at the heart of telecommunications, underpinning network expansion, 5G rollout and cloud infrastructure. Yet with supply chains spanning the globe, traditional methods can no longer match the speed and complexity of today’s market.
Digital procurement equips operators with automation and data-driven insights to streamline processes, enhance supplier collaboration and adapt quickly to disruption.
Sustainability is also moving centre stage. From reducing Scope 3 emissions to extending the lifecycle of network equipment, telecoms face mounting pressure to show measurable progress against climate goals.
With regulators, investors and customers demanding accountability, responsible procurement has become a strategic necessity. By integrating digital transformation with sustainability, operators can drive efficiency, build resilience and shape a more sustainable telecoms 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.
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