A first step toward building a more sustainable value chain
Jun 16, 2026
Munters is not only aiming for a compliant supply chain, but a resilient one where sustainability considerations, from emission reduction to circularity are treated with the same importance as human and labor rights. It is a significant undertaking, but the first steps are already underway.
Project ProCure, launched in 2025, focuses on three main areas:
- Understanding supplier maturity and risks. Munters has assessed how well its top-tier suppliers work with product compliance and sustainability, including identifying potential risks related to geography, materials, and operations.
- Strengthening internal capabilities. Sourcing teams are being trained to better understand sustainability and compliance requirements, what to look for, and how to cease, mitigate and prevent risks in practice.
- Establishing the right tools. A new digital platform has been introduced to create a more structured and consistent way of collecting product compliance data and identifying, assessing, and following up on supplier risks across the organization.
With the platform now in place, the focus is shifting to how it can be used effectively, from onboarding new suppliers to monitoring compliance with relevant laws and regulations, the Munters Supplier Code of Conduct and supporting continuous improvement.
“We launched ProCure because expectations are rising from customers, regulators, and society at large,” says Ena Ryan, Director Sourcing and Commercial Risks in EMEA. “New regulations such as CSDDD, CBAM, PFAS requirements mean that accurate, reliable supplier data is no longer optional.”
“At the same time, we saw fragmentation in tools, processes, and responsibilities internally,” she adds. “The initiative was launched to address these risks proactively before they turn into compliance issues, business disruptions, or reputational risks.”
As a first step, Munters is establishing a baseline through supplier surveys to meet our product compliance obligations and commitments when it comes to human rights, labor rights and governance. Based on suppliers’ risk type, they may receive other assessments covering areas such as climate impact, resource use, and pollution.
The new system enables an active risk-based approach. It helps identify which suppliers to prioritize and flags gaps where corrective actions are needed. It also allows Munters to escalate issues internally if suppliers do not meet expectations.
“Our number one priority is to work together with our suppliers to help them improve,” says Theodora Frisk, Social Sustainability Officer at Munters and project lead. “We recognize that risks exist within our value chain. By improving how we identify, assess, and manage these risks, while working more closely with our suppliers, we can build a more resilient and sustainable supply chain.”
While the work is still in its early stages, engagement across the organization is strong, and all business areas will gradually adopt the new way of working. The long-term approach is clear: to collaborate where possible, support suppliers in improving their practices, and, when necessary, take further action when expectations are not met.
“We want to be a company that produces our products in a responsible way, considering all ESG and product compliance aspects throughout the value chain. To succeed, we need to work together, across the entire value chain,” Frisk concludes.
