# State of Social Procurement 2026 Transforming global supply chains for social impact through the power of social procurement. *Partner organizations and sponsors* ## The Power of Social Procurement Two-thirds of a company's potential for positive or negative impact comes from its supply chain. FTSE 100 companies typically allocate an average of $12 million to their corporate social responsibility (CSR) budgets. But their procurement spending averages $5 billion, which holds tremendous potential for positive impact through social procurement - the process of buying from social enterprises and other, impact-first organisations. The State of Social Procurement 2026 builds on the expertise of dozens of organizations to surface new insights on social procurement, showcase novel data, and provide diverse country profiles on social procurement. ## Explore the State of Social Procurement The following aspects are covered by the State of Social Procurement 2026: [Explore the data](https://initiatives.weforum.org/global-alliance-for-social-entrepreneurship/socproc-supply-chain-data) ## Featured Content ### Social issues drive 18% of supply chain disruptions, outpacing environmental risks for the second year running Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. [Read more](https://initiatives.weforum.org/global-alliance-for-social-entrepreneurship/socproc-supply-chain-data) ### Regulation mandates companies to address material social issues - social procurement is a solution. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. [Read more](https://initiatives.weforum.org/global-alliance-for-social-entrepreneurship/socproc-supply-chain-regulation) ### How social procurement contributes to business objectives and drives sustainability leadership Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. [Read more](https://initiatives.weforum.org/global-alliance-for-social-entrepreneurship/socproc-why-social-procurement) ### How impact measurement is shaping procurement into a strategic force for sustainable growth Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. [Read more](https://initiatives.weforum.org/global-alliance-for-social-entrepreneurship/socproc-measurement) ### How companies can link measurable and auditable social impact to supply chain finance Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. [Read more](https://initiatives.weforum.org/global-alliance-for-social-entrepreneurship/socprc-financing-social-impact) ### The opportunity of public sector demand to stimulate social procurement Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. ### Practical case studies showing how low-risk pilots enable scalable social procurement Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. [Read more](https://initiatives.weforum.org/global-alliance-for-social-entrepreneurship/socproc-quick-wins) ### Brazil: Progress through corporate interest, public procurement, and the rise of B Corp. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. [Read more](https://initiatives.weforum.org/global-alliance-for-social-entrepreneurship/socproc-brazil) ### Malaysia: Advancing via accreditation systems, corporate partnerships, and impact initiatives. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. [Read more](https://initiatives.weforum.org/global-alliance-for-social-entrepreneurship/socproc-malaysia) ### South Africa: Empowering communities through mandated supplier diversity programs. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. [Read more](https://initiatives.weforum.org/global-alliance-for-social-entrepreneurship/socproc-south-africa) ### United Kingdom: Leading with social value laws and corporate procurement programs. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. [Read more](https://initiatives.weforum.org/global-alliance-for-social-entrepreneurship/socproc-united-kingdom) ### United States: Scaling through supplier diversity networks and "People & Planet First" Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. [Read more](https://initiatives.weforum.org/global-alliance-for-social-entrepreneurship/socproc-united-states) ### Australia: Driving social impact through strong frameworks and leading case studies Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. [Read more](https://initiatives.weforum.org/global-alliance-for-social-entrepreneurship/socproc-australia) ### European Union: Advancing Social Procurement with Strong Policy Support and Pioneering Partnerships Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. [Read more](https://initiatives.weforum.org/global-alliance-for-social-entrepreneurship/socproc-eu) ### India: Scaling social procurement through legacy models and digital platforms Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. [Read more](https://initiatives.weforum.org/global-alliance-for-social-entrepreneurship/socproc-india) ### Latin America: Transforming supply chains through social procurement Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. [Read more](https://initiatives.weforum.org/global-alliance-for-social-entrepreneurship/socproc-latam) ### Thailand: Advancing social procurement through innovation and policy support Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. [Read more](https://initiatives.weforum.org/global-alliance-for-social-entrepreneurship/socproc-thailand) ### Canada: Driving progress on social procurement through concerted ecosystem action and public sector procurement Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. [Read more](https://initiatives.weforum.org/global-alliance-for-social-entrepreneurship/socproc-canada) ### Indonesia: Turning local MSME base into an engine of inclusive, climate-resilient growth. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. [Read more](https://initiatives.weforum.org/global-alliance-for-social-entrepreneurship/socproc-indonesia) ### Social Issues drive 18% of material supply chain events - outpacing environmental concerns. New analysis of over 180,000 supply chain events, tracked between January 2023 and October 2025 by Austrian technology company Prewave, shows that one in five material supply chain events is driven by social issues such as strikes, protests, or disputes, for the second consecutive year. [Explore the data](https://initiatives.weforum.org/global-alliance-for-social-entrepreneurship/socproc-supply-chain-data) **180,000** Data points collected across global supply chains **18%** One in five material supply chain events are linked to social issues **Upward trend** Social issues in global supply chains are on the rise. ## Material supply chain issues by category Explore a timeline of material supply chain issues by category - from social issues, to environmental, health and safety or politics and military. [Explore the full data set](https://initiatives.weforum.org/global-alliance-for-social-entrepreneurship/socproc-supply-chain-data) *Interactive visualization or embedded content* ### About The State of Social Procurement is a collaborative initiative by the Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship, bringing together 21 leading organizations on social procurement. It highlights novel data on social issues in global value chains, provides insights into the business case for social procurement, highlights regulatory developments, and showcases how a maturing ecosystem for social procurement drives positive impact in over 10 countries and regions. *Partner organizations and sponsors* ### In memory of Túlio Notini