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First steps in Sustainable Procurement at the University of Hertfordshire
Michelle Dixon, Environmental Advisor
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The story so far!
• The EAUC Sustainable Purchasing Project• Sustainable Purchasing Policy• Sustainable purchasing gap analysis• Integrating sustainability into the supplier selection
process• Risk based analysis• Implementing ‘quick wins’• Training and communication• Raising the profile - senior management• Overcoming challenges
CSR questionnaire and Sustainable Purchasing Policy at pre-qualification stage
Objectives and targets for sustainable purchasing approved by the Procurement Committee
Environment and Purchasing Team Workshop
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The EAUC Sustainable Purchasing Project
• Committed the University to a project partnership with Senior Management approval.
• Guidance, research, analysis, training to adopt more sustainable purchasing practices.
• An interacting network of project partners.
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Sustainable Purchasing Policy
• Signed by the Deputy Vice Chancellor• All new contractors must state that they will comply
The policy covers• Assessment of environmental risks • Complying with environmental legislation.• Educating and working with key suppliers • Favouring more sustainable products - Harmful substances, recycled content, biodegradable, Eco Labels, • Reuse and recycling
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• Encourage suppliers to achieve ISO14001 or EMAS.• Training and awareness of staff • Whole Life Costing • Addressing barriers to SME’s and local suppliers • Race relations, disability, sex and religion.• Environmental credentials and criteria considered in the award of contracts
Is it too comprehensive?How can we ensure supplier’s comply?Do we need VC sign off?
Sustainable Purchasing Policy
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Sustainable Purchasing Gap analysis
• Based on the Flexible Framework
• Where are we now?
• Engagement of central Purchasing Team
• Best practice and areas for improvement
• Objectives and targets
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Integrating sustainability
• CSR questionnaire at pre-qualification stage
• Tailored sustainability questions for high
environmental risk tenders
• Environmental Criteria – the OJEU purchasing rules
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Risk based analysis
Targeted control and management
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Some ‘quick wins’
• Switch to recycled paper
• Green energy contract
• Greening of UH catering
• e-procurement
• Procurement of building materials for new buildings
• Ethical vending
• Fairtrade range expands
• Green stationary contract
• Energy efficient computers
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• Environment and Purchasing websites
• Staff induction
• Guidance for devolved purchasers and contract managers
• Key supplier partnership training session
• Suppliers exhibition
• Quarterly and annual OVC reports
• UH is Your Planet!
Training and communication
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Raising the profile - senior management
• Mobilising senior management - Are we leading or following?
• Sustainable Procurement is a crucial part of the sustainability agenda.
• Key strategic sustainability tool
Local community
Save money
Enhance reputation
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