More than 90% of businesses are now committing to consider local and regional suppliers wherever possible when sourcing goods and services. This momentum has been further accelerated since the launch of The Supply Chain Promise in early 2025, an initiative introduced by The Supply Chain Network to strengthen connections between local suppliers and buyers across Yorkshire, Humber and Greater Lincolnshire.

A Growing Commitment to Local Supply Chains Since its inception, The Supply Chain Promise has seen incredible growth. Over 90% of businesses added to the Supplier Directory since February 2025 have chosen to make The Promise and proudly display the Promise logo on their listing. Many existing network members have since updated their profiles to join them.

Displaying the Promise badge demonstrates a business’s commitment to the local economy, net-zero ambitions and social value benefits through choosing local suppliers wherever possible.

A Free Platform Empowering Local Businesses The Supply Chain Network provides a free online platform designed to help businesses find opportunities, strengthen local procurement and grow their network. It includes: – The Supplier Directory – where businesses can promote their products and services and find new suppliers. – The Opportunities Map – helping organisations identify new contract opportunities. – The Supply Chain Promise – a public commitment to prioritising local and regional suppliers where possible.

Many organisations are incorporating The Promise into their internal processes, using it to reinforce Supplier Charters, Procurement Policies and Environmental Policies. By encouraging their suppliers to join The Supply Chain Network and sign up to The Promise, they are strengthening local relationships and demonstrating shared values.

Case Study: Hobson and Porter Hobson and Porter Construction Services is one business that has fully embraced The Supply Chain Promise. Joe Booth, Pre-Construction & Business Development Director, explained why the initiative aligned so well with their values:

“It ethically and morally sits well with our company. It’s a back-to-back mechanism for us. Because of the clients we have in the public sector, we have to source local and demonstrate sourcing locally. The Supply Chain Promise is going to be critically important moving forward, particularly around the new procurement act and also our social value mechanisms to show that we have done everything we can in a quest to source locally at the first opportunity.”

The Promise enables businesses like Hobson and Porter to demonstrate social value and environmental impact in tendering processes, highlighting their commitment to reducing emissions and supporting an environmentally responsible supply chain.

How The Promise Helps Businesses By signing The Supply Chain Promise, businesses can: – Identify themselves as part of a larger network committed to local supply chains. – Strengthen their reputation with customers, employees and suppliers as an ethical organisation. – Reduce costs by working with local suppliers and producers. – Access a wider network of regional suppliers who share a commitment to buying locally. – Demonstrate environmental and social value outcomes in tendering.

Displaying the Promise badge reinforces credibility and shows a clear commitment to supporting the regional economy and local communities.

A Call to Action for Local Businesses

“We’d recommend anyone locally, who is involved in the business community to get involved and sign up to The Supply Chain Promise. It’s more about cultural values for us and the willingness to enhance the local economy collectively.” Joe Booth – Hobson and Porter

Businesses interested in joining this growing community of organisations committed to strengthening local supply chains can create a new listing on The Supply Chain Network and sign The Promise.

Learn more: www.thesupplychainnetwork.co.uk