Sustainable Procurement
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Green Procurement
Green procurement means reviewing the itemsand services your School buys regularly andselecting ones with lower environmental impact.Green principles can apply to all the major itemsof equipment, energy, water, paper, cleaning,construction and furniture. Environmental impactcan include what went into making the products,like toxic volatile organic compouds (VOC's), tothe resources they use in operation through to
their disposal. Like any other greening project,there are policies and tracking methods availableand a range of certificate marks to guideconsumer choice. Going green with procurementcan save costs, improve the health and wellbeingof your students and staff on campus, strengthenyour brand and sends a strong signal to themarket about your corporate values.
Why Buy Green?
Good risk management and sustainableprocurement go hand in hand. For business,interrogating procurement needs and practicescan reduce operating costs, improve employeehealth and productivity, lower environmentalimpacts and help compliance with environmentallegislation. Improving the sustainability of yourpurchased products (both used and distributed)reflects well on your School's image. A strongprocurement framework can also reduce
equipment running costs, improve end-of-lifedisposal practice, and minimise packaging andtransport costs. When it comes to buying energyefficient equipment (i.e. Computers) - it can have amarginally higher upfront capital expenditure butwill deliver significant lifetime cost and emissionssavings. Costs can be further reduced by buying inbulk, purchasing longer life materials, or establishing a re-use for materials purchased.
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