It is the policy of deloitte llp to identify and manage the environmental, social and economic impacts within our. Corporate governance with an ethical and transparent process in managing the affairs. This file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology. Supporting the cco with the development of reporting.
Taking sustainable procurement to the next level many organizations are already implementing sustainable procurement practices into their processes. The bridgestone global sustainable procurement policy is organized into four areas, each containing minimum requirements that suppliers must meet to do business with the bridgestone group, and preferred practices that are intended to enhance our various supply chains. Sustainable procurement is an important issue to cips. Opentext is committed to the successful implementation of this policy and to the ongoing development and management of companywide sustainable and ethical procurement targets. In general terms, the uc sustainable practices policy outlines the universitys targets for sustainable procurement as well as requirements for uc sustainable procurement practices, that is the activities of university of california buyers as they relate to sustainable procurement.
Sustainable procurement policy, strategy and communications there should be clear and agreed upon sustainability objectives embedded within procurement and organization policy, strategies, procedures and process. This policy reflects the commitments set out in the. Sustainable procurement policy statement the government is committed to delivering sustainable development and becoming the greenest government ever, promoting economic development, environmental protection. This policy and related procedures relate to the sustainable purchasing of goods and services that could have an environment and social impact either. Committing to a policy of sustainable procurement is about ensuring that. Where a borrowerdecides to include sustainable procurement aspects in a procurement. The vicepresident, finance, operations and procurement is the owner of this policy and holds overall responsibility for the implementation of same. This policy complements and should be adopted in conjunction with nwds central.
The sustainable procurement policy applies to everyone who specifies and purchases products and services on behalf of the university and therefore to all commercial expenditure irrespective of source of funds. The policy covers all activities falling within an overarching procurement framework and may be supported by various additional documents. A process whereby organisations meet their needs for goods, services, works and. Promote responsible purchasing and logistics practices. Balfour beatty is a global leader in sustainable procurement. Sustainable procurement international organization for. Pdf new trends in the field of procurement require embedment of sustainability principles in the way the entire procurement process is. Employ sustainable landscape management techniques for design, construction and maintenance. This policy explains how natural england will integrate environmental and social considerations into its procurement policies and practices. Definitionsandbackground cips have adopted the definition of sustainable procurement used by the sustainable procurement task. Sustainable procurement policy university of cambridge. Since april 2017, sustainable procurement is also addressed under a global standard. Traditional procurement has focused upon value for money considerations. This policy establishes a companywide sustainable procurement process applicable to all country, regional and business units collectively termed business units, and departments coordinating aegons procurement throughout activities.
Opentext sustainable and ethical procurement policy. Conducting our business in an ethical and sustainable way is fundamental to johnson matthey, and our. Developing a sustainable procurement policy the writepass. Sustainable procurement isnt just the latest industry buzz term. The 2018 national waste policy sets a roadmap for collective action by businesses, governments, communities and individuals to improve australias waste management. This will help suppliers to understand the targets that the bbc will set for relevant tenders and to prepare them for successfully competing for contracts. This policy explains how aspis integrate environmental and social considerations into procurement policies and practices. Transport sustainable procurement policy goods and services procurement this policy applies to all transport cluster agencies sustainable procurement is the use of strategic procurement practice to generate environmental and social benefits beyond the goods and services required. Sustainable procurement policy page 3 of 4 policy p011 ver 6 energy queensland limited ltd abn 96 612 535 583.
This is the practice of making false, misleading andor deceptive claims about the environmental practices of a company or the environmental attributes or benefits of its products or services. We expect our suppliers to operate in accordance with the principles as outlined in this policy and adhere to all applicable laws and regulations. Sustainable procurement policy inland rail is committed to identifying and managing the social, environmental and economic risks and opportunities within our supply chain. Embedding sustainability in the sourcing and procurement. Supporting sustainable growth and cost base efficiency. The commitments set out in the policy will be delivered by means of the development of sustainable procurement objectives and action plan. Sustainable procurement is an approach to purchasing products and services that takes into account the economic, environmental and social impacts of an organisations buying choices. Harrow councils sustainable procurement policy seeks to achieve best value for money from council spend. Procurement can identify whether the business requirements can be met by what the market has to offer, in terms of budget, capability and capacity to deliver. This master thesis explores opportunities and challenges to mainstream sustainable public procurement spp in developing countries to help achieving broader.
International chemi cals and plastics manufacturer braskem, for example, already boasts a code of conduct for. Making suppliers aware of the lehighs sustainable purchasing policy and monitor critical suppliers on an ongoing basis with regard to their environmental policies and practices. Sustainable procurement guidelines facilities management. This is globally the first international standard for sustainable procurement, acknowledging sustainable procurement as a key aspect of social responsibility, and thus it comes to complement iso 26000, guidance on social responsibility. This policy complements and should be adopted in conjunction with nwds central procurement policy, vendor selection policy, supplier code. As part of this shift from a tactical to a more strategic focus, procurement policies are leveraging sourcing and procurement. Utilizing the sustainable purchasing checklist below for use in university purchasing. Sustainable procurement policy bournemouth university. Sustainable procurement policy scope this policy describes balfour beatty uks commitments to deliver sustainable outcomes through our procurement activity and is to be applied where relevant and proportionate to the materials, works or services being provided. Sustainable procurement drives positive economic and social outcomes, while. It is recommended that the procurement policy and the act 663914 should be reformed to reflect green procurement to help the districts in their quest in creating sustainable environment. Sustainable procurement policy policy sets out our highlevel commitment to integrating sustainability into procurement and retail sourcing decisions. Sustainable procurement procedures wherever possible, council employees and contractors will pursue the following goals and adhere to the specified principles when purchasing products, material and services. Sustainable procurement is the adoption and integration of corporate social responsibility csr principles into your procurement processes and decisions while also ensuring, they meet the requirements of your company and its stakeholders.
In this blog post, we explore what sustainable procurement is, the benefits it offers, and how to go about implementing it in your organization. It is at the heart of the cips corporate strategy for 20072010, and reflects the growing contribution effective sustainable procurement can make to organisations. The university launched a new environmental sustainability vision, policy and strategy and the main strategic. Sustainable procurement is used to ensure that purchasing reflects broader goals linked to resource efficiency, climate change, social responsibility and economic resilience, for example. This ethical and sustainable procurement policy, which applies to all purchases of. In general terms, the uc sustainable practices policy outlines the universitys goals for sustainable procurement as well as requirements for uc sustainable procurement practices, that is the activities of university of california buyers as they relate to sustainable procurement. To promote the bbc sustainable procurement policy, strategy and initiatives and to ensure that suppliers are fully engaged with the objectives at an early stage.
Public procurement practice sustainable procurement. Sustainable procurement means improving the efficiency by which public money is spent whilst at the same time using market power to bring about major environmental and social benefits locally and globally. Sustainable procurement is the process of making purchas. The aim and challenge of sustainable procurement is to integrate environmental and social considerations into the procurement process, with the goal of reducing adverse impacts upon health, social conditions and the environment, thereby saving valuable costs for public sector organizations and the community at large. Page 5 an introduction to sustainable procurement sustainable procurement in government. Sustainable procurement involves a higher degree of collaboration and engagement between all. For us sustainable procurement is about using procurement and working with our supply chain to address social, economic and environmental considerations over the entire life cycle in ways that offer real longterm benefits to the economy to communities and to the environment. Sustainable procurement policy for staff university of cambridge. Sustainable procurement in the business setting requires a high degree of cooperation and commitment among all members of the supply chain. The university acknowledges that its purchasing decisions carry economic, social and environmental implications and takes this as an opportunity to procure goods and services responsibly and in a sustainable manner. Corporate procurement has compiled a sustainable procurement toolkit to help officers implement the policy. The australian governments sustainable procurement guide was revised in 2018 to coincide with the development of the 2018 national waste policy. It complements other aegon policies relevant to procurement, including outsourcing, data.
Public procurement practice sustainable procurement practice. Oct 31, 2016 taking into consideration the above challenges and issues, this paper recommends that developing a sustainable procurement policy should include the following. These techniques include, but are not limited to, integrated pest management, grasscycling, drip irrigation, composting, and procurement and use of mulch and compost that give preference to those produced from. Guidance to the flexible framework the uks flexible framework is a selfassessment tool to enable organisations to measure and monitor their progress on sustainable procurement over time. It is the process of purchasing goods, services and works that takes into account the. Raising awareness of sustainable procurement across the authority. Sustainable procurement policy procuring for a sustainable future inland rail is committed to achieving excellent economic, social and environmental outcomes throughout design and construction. About the guide the australian governments sustainable procurement guide was revised in 2018 to coincide with the development of the 2018 national waste policy. Sustainable procurement is at the heart of the orange. The spotlight of the procurement function today has shifted from minimizing costs to maximizing value.