Gartner® Research · April 2026

Market Guide for Sustainable Procurement Applications

Gartner, Market Guide for Sustainable Procurement Applications, Miguel Cossio, Marta Muñoz, Kevin Lawrence, 20 April 2026

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What you'll learn 

The intelligence CPOs need to make the right call. 

We believe this year's Market Guide goes beyond vendor listings; it defines the strategic decisions that separate high-performing sustainable procurement programs from the rest. 

The AI spectrum and where it matters most 

  • Gartner® examines the divergent AI philosophies across the market, from AI-native platforms to human-first approaches, and explains what each means for your data quality and compliance confidence.

Navigating regulatory headwinds 

  • From EUDR and CBAM to evolving due diligence laws, the report outlines how changing regulatory requirements are reshaping which capabilities buying organizations actually need in 2026 and beyond. 

How to evaluate vendor expansion claims 

  • Many vendors are repositioning from "sustainability" to "risk" without substantive new capabilities. Gartner® gives you the framework to tell the difference and pressure-test what vendors actually deliver. 

Product-level data: the next frontier 

  • Product-level ESG data collection is becoming mainstream. Discover why this shift matters, which regulatory drivers are accelerating it, and what it means for your vendor selection today. 

Reducing supplier burden at scale 

  • Low supplier response rates undermine program value. The report explores how vendors are solving this with dedicated supplier-facing platforms, targeted AI capabilities, and cross-customer data sharing. 

Representative Vendor profiles 

  • Detailed profiles of 18 Representative Vendors, including IntegrityNext, were evaluated against a consistent capability framework, so you can benchmark what truly matters for your program. 

As Gartner® states:

“Sustainability and environmental, social and governance (ESG) remains strategically important, with chief procurement officers ranking this as one of the top five themes they expect to become urgent during the next six to 18 months, according to the 2026 Gartner Chief Procurement Officer Role Agenda Poll.”

Gartner®, Market Guide for Sustainable Procurement Applications, Miguel Cossio, Marta Muñoz, Kevin Lawrence, April 2026

IntegrityNext is recognized as a Representative Vendor.

We believe our inclusion in the Gartner® Market Guide for Sustainable Procurement Applications reflects our commitment to building a platform that helps procurement teams move faster, from risk detection to risk mitigation, without compromising on data quality or regulatory rigor. 

With over 3 million supplier profiles on the platform, AI-powered risk screening, and regulatory coverage spanning CBAM, EUDR, CSDDD, national due diligence laws, and more, we believe IntegrityNext is built for the complexity of modern supply chains. 

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IntegrityNext: Simplifying Compliance, Driving Sustainability

IntegrityNext empowers companies to achieve regulatory compliance, sustainability excellence, and supply chain transparency through a streamlined, AI-powered platform. Trusted by industry leaders, we help organizations navigate evolving ESG regulations, mitigate risks, and create long-term business value.

End-to-End Compliance for a Changing Regulatory Landscape

IntegrityNext enables companies to comply with major global regulations, including CSRD, CBAM, EUDR, and supply chain due diligence laws. Our platform automates risk assessments, supplier engagement, and reporting to keep businesses ahead of regulatory changes with minimal effort.

Supply Chain Sustainability & Risk Management

We provide full visibility across multi-tier supply chains, helping businesses identify risks, engage suppliers, and drive ESG performance. Our solutions ensure that sustainability goals align with procurement, compliance, and risk mitigation strategies.

AI-Driven Data Insights & Reporting

IntegrityNext simplifies sustainability and compliance reporting by automating data collection and validation across global supply chains. With built-in double materiality assessments and ESG analytics, we make regulatory reporting effortless and audit-ready.

A Global Network for Global Trade

With a network of 2 million+ suppliers across 190+ countries, IntegrityNext offers a flexible, enterprise-ready solution that adapts to your needs. Whether you're managing carbon emissions, ethical sourcing, or regulatory compliance, our platform helps you drive sustainable impact at scale.

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