For years, organizations have worked to make procurement more sustainable—but what if the real breakthrough comes not from what we buy, but how we buy it?
Enter Buying-as-a-Service (BaaS): A model that replaces ownership with access. Instead of purchasing equipment or products outright, organizations can subscribe, lease, or pay-per-use. It’s a shift that doesn’t just cut waste—it can unlock financial savings, reduce risk, and open the door to more innovative solutions.
BaaS models can have a myriad of benefits, including (but not limited to):
This approach is about more than efficiency—it’s a cornerstone for building a circular economy. By keeping products in use longer, organizations can meet their ESG goals while strengthening resilience and saving costs.
If you’re curious about how to make the switch, Circular Economy Leadership Canada, BCIT, HP Canada, and Shift & Build have just released a practical how-to guide on implementing BaaS in your organization. From decision-making frameworks to case studies and procurement templates, it’s a resource designed to make this transition real and achievable.
Explore the full blog, “Buying-as-a-Service: The Next Frontier of Sustainable Procurement and Impact,” and download the new guidance here.
Join us on October 30th, 2025 from 12:30-1:30pm ET for our webinar on Buying-as-a-Service: How to reap the benefits from product-as-a-service models to learn more about BaaS, hear expert insights from companies who offer product-as-a-service solutions, and explore relevant BaaS procurement best practices. Register here!
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