One of the main challenges when it comes to procurement is the lack of transparency and insight. Most Nordic symphonic orchestras are already running fast to make ends meet, and adding the task of being able to see through the exact environmental impact or supply chain behind a purchase seems unmanageable to many.

In short, answering the question of what is sustainable is not so easy, when you don't have the underlying information and data. At the same time, as financial resources are often also limited, it can be hard for orchestras to prioritize the environmentally friendly but also more expensive solution over the one that meets or falls below the budget.

Despite this, orchestras still have many means of influencing and putting pressure on their partners  to make the change and as the pressure increases from all sides, the more likely change will happen. Welcome to the episode on procurement and acquisition.