A hot topic of procurement is the sustainability idea. A for-profit firm's primary goal is to increase shareholders' wealth. However, they should also consider social and environmental objectives.Before, many firms have run afoul of these ideas and have gained awful publicity for not meeting social and environmental goals. Research some of these issues. Present an overview of sustainable procurement and why it is essential. Examine a firm that has run afoul of sustainable procurement and present a thorough account of the problems and influence that this had on the firm.