Including the closely related terms procurement activity, procurement policy, and sustainable procurement.
… of materials, goods and consumables. Implement a Sustainable Environmental Procurement policy, which commits the authority to ensuring environmental risks and opportunities are considered at the outset of any procurement activity. We will ensure that the Council makes sustainable and informed purchasing choices. Support and encourage local purchasing and the development of local supply chains…
…. Promote and encourage new business models focused around the Circular Economy. Build the commitment to sustainable procurement in both the public and private sectors. December 2019 SD We need to have a better appreciation of supply chain issues in relation to carbon and other greenhouse gas emissions. There will be cost implications but these are unknown at this stage. Include an agreed…
… Point Plan v7) MITIGATION There is likely to be cost implications but these are unknown at this stage. Conduct a review of the carbon footprint of materials, products and services we procure to identify options to reduce carbon emissions from the Council’s supply chain. Include specific low carbon alternatives, for example in civil engineering projects (low carbon concrete) and show…