Why procurement is now the frontline for ESG in Australia's telco sector

06/27/2025

In 2025, Australia's tech and procurement landscape isn't just evolving; it's undergoing a seismic transformation. The NSW Government is spearheading this with its new $17.7 million Investment Delivery Authority, fast-tracking major tech and energy projects and unlocking up to $50 billion in private investment, positioning NSW as a global innovation hub.

At the same time, the Australian Government's Environmentally Sustainable Procurement (ESP) Policy is expanding. From 1 July 2025, all Commonwealth ICT, furniture, and textile purchases over $1 million must meet strict circular economy and emissions criteria, building on the earlier phase covering construction services in 2024.

Against this backdrop, procurement teams across Australia are being asked not just to cut costs, but to to lead ESG impact from the ground up. And that’s where Becky Johnson-Hoole, Head of Procurement at Superloop, brings a powerful, practical perspective on how to embed ESG into every stage of the procurement process.


What You’ll Learn in the Video:

  • Next-Gen Risk Mapping: How Superloop goes beyond cost and compliance mapping risks like modern slavery, conflict minerals, water usage, and data privacy across a complex global tech supply chain.
  • Integrating ESG into Every RFP: The specific, game-changing questions Becky’s team includes to assess circular economy readiness and filter out non-compliant vendors early.
  • Procurement as a Strategic ESG Driver: Why procurement is no longer just transactional and how your team can lead ESG reporting, supplier education, and business-wide transformation.
  • Incentivising Sustainable Suppliers: Real-world strategies for rewarding ESG-compliant partners with preferential status and longer contracts turning ESG into a business advantage.

“Procurement is uniquely positioned to lead a lot of change on ESG… it’s the thing that actually changes things. It protects the planet, it helps people, and it will make the world a better place.” – Becky Johnson-Hoole, Head of Procurement, Superloop

If you think ESG is someone else’s job, it’s not. Procurement is where change begins.

Watch the full interview with Becky Johnson-Hoole now!

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