Sustainable Procurement An Introduction to the Sustainable Procurement Agenda for London’s Elected Members
Mar 28, 2015
Sustainable Procurement
An Introduction to the Sustainable Procurement Agenda for London’s Elected Members
Three Important Concepts
• Sustainability
• Sustainable Development
• Sustainable Procurement
Sustainable ProcurementMeans buying goods and services in a way that
achieves whole life value for money
minimises damage to the environment
provides benefits to local society improves the local economy
The 3 spheres of Sustainable Procurement
The Scale of the Issue in LondonCouncils in London spend over £10bn buying in goods and services
1 in 6 of Londoner’s of working age have a disability
Over 200,000 are unemployed people in the Capital
25% of London businesses are BME owned
Many are small to medium enterprises (SME)
London produces 44 million tonnes of CO2 each year
Londoners generate 1.5 tonnes of waste every year
Sustainable Procurement can…• Deliver cashable Efficiency Savings
• Achieve Community & Social objectives
• Improve the Local Economy
• Help to meet Climate Change targets
• Assist in reducing Waste & Increasing recycling
• Improve the Council’s public image
Best Practice Case Studies
• The Islington Business Enterprise Team
• LB Camden Temporary Staff Contract
• London Fire Brigade Furniture Disposal
Key Questions…
• Can Sustainable Procurement deliver VFM?
• What about the EU Procurement Regulations?
Targets & Drivers• UK Sustainable Development Strategy
• Procuring the Future
• The Local Government Sustainable Procurement Strategy
• LAA & CAA targets
• CSR 07
• EU Landfill & Climate Change targets
Councils can lead on Sustainable Procurement by…• Awareness raising & capacity building
• Nominating champions
• Awarding contracts on the basis of whole life costs & benefits
• Collaborating with others
• Using quick wins
• Linking it to key work objectives through the performance management system
Your role as an elected member• Sustainable procurement is a strategic priority
• Link to the Sustainable Community Strategy
• Ensure that major procurements address sustainability
• VFM Reviews & a role for Scrutiny
• Promote your successes & Talk to the Community
Key Messages
• Elected members have a crucial role in delivering Sustainable Procurement
• Sustainable is more than just “green” and it does not equal “expensive”
• Ownership & Commitment are Key
• Sustainable Procurement is increasingly important in meeting Government goals and targets
• Help make sustainable procurement “standard” and not just an afterthought