Partners
What is Sustainable Procurement?
Sustainable Construction Conference
Guidebook
Contacts
Pocket File
Case Studies
Home
|
|
||
|
|
|
|
||
|
||
The Guidebook gives an up-to-date account of the important features of sustainable procurement, supplemented by information on the web, and is intended for all those in organisations who are concerned with strategy, procurement, or the environment [details].
The Guidebook defines sustainable procurement as being "A management process used to secure the acquisition of goods and services ("products") in a way that ensures that there is the least impact on society and the environment throughout the full life cycle of the product" [details].
Sustainable procurement is seen as an essential element in moves towards a more sustainable society and there are strong reasons why businesses should consider introducing it now [details]. In introducing sustainable procurement, awareness of the ideas behind sustainable development, for example the five capitals model, will be helpful. [details].
Suggested approaches to reducing the impacts of purchasing, which are set out in the Guidebook, include:
The guidebook then considers the use of the pre-qualification and tender processes to put sustainable procurement into practice [details]; and working with suppliers to improve sustainability performance on a long-term basis; [details].
Finally there is consideration of the best ways to introduce sustainable procurement to your organisation; [see details]
|
