Artificial intelligence in sustainable procurement: a systematic review and integrative framework

Procurement advances sustainability through its impact on both internal operations and supply chain relationships. Procurement can significantly benefit from artificial intelligence to enhance sustainable outcomes. This paper presents a comprehensive review of the state of AI adoption in procurement, with a focus on its sustainability implications. The reviewed studies are categorized according to AI functions, benefits, and challenges. The findings highlight that AI adoption in sustainable procurement is still in its early stages, with limited empirical evidence. We argue that future research must move beyond conceptual potential toward rigorous empirical validation to establish AI’s effectiveness in promoting sustainability goals.