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We’ve been a pivotal link between buyers and suppliers for nearly 30 years, which gives us the data and perspective to offer unique insights into supply chains and the topics that shape them. Here you’ll find our take on today’s key issues.

Hamburg votes for net zero 2040: Accelerating Climate Ambition and the Supply Chain Reality Check

Hamburg votes for net zero 2040: Accelerating Climate Ambition and the Supply Chain Reality Check

On Sunday, the people of Hamburg voted to bring forward…

Renewable Energy Boom Exposes Supply Chain Risks

Renewable Energy Boom Exposes Supply Chain Risks

Renewables have overtaken coal as the world’s largest source of…

Protecting Swedish Utilities and Construction from Hidden Threats

Protecting Swedish Utilities and Construction from Hidden Threats

In August 2025, Miljödata, a supplier for around 200 Swedish…

Navigating Ontario’s New Energy Procurement Regulations with Confidence

Navigating Ontario’s New Energy Procurement Regulations with Confidence

Achilles helps energy organizations and suppliers adapt quickly to new…

What’s Blocking Your Seafood Growth?

What’s Blocking Your Seafood Growth?

Norway’s seafood industry is changing fast. In August 2025, seafood…

Between Boom and Bust: The Case for Resilient Supply Chains

Between Boom and Bust: The Case for Resilient Supply Chains

Earlier this year, we wrote about a new optimism in…

From Fragmented Construction Data to Full Visibility

From Fragmented Construction Data to Full Visibility

Explore how UK construction firms can overcome data silos and gain full visibility with integrated risk and compliance tools across the supply chain.

UK Publishes Draft IFRS Sustainability Reporting Standards: What It Means for Your Business

UK Publishes Draft IFRS Sustainability Reporting Standards: What It Means for Your Business

Last week, the UK government formally issued draft Sustainability Reporting…

Resilience in an Uncertain World: Why Procurement is Central to National Stability

Resilience in an Uncertain World: Why Procurement is Central to National Stability

Across Europe and beyond, a subtle but serious shift is…

From Data to Disclosure: How Procurement Can Lead the Way in Non-Financial Reporting

From Data to Disclosure: How Procurement Can Lead the Way in Non-Financial Reporting

In June 2025, Achilles’ Head of ESG and Compliance, Adam…

From Policy to Practice: Addressing the Enforcement Gap with Supplier Codes of Conducts

From Policy to Practice: Addressing the Enforcement Gap with Supplier Codes of Conducts

Procurement teams are no strangers to the growing expectations around…

A Practical Guide to Simplify Supplier Selection in Fast-Growing GCC Projects

A Practical Guide to Simplify Supplier Selection in Fast-Growing GCC Projects

Discover how to streamline the supplier selection process in Saudi Arabia & the UAE using automation, visibility tools, & compliance best practices