Erin Akins Office of Sustainability Facilities Management sustainability.usask.ca
Overview What is sustainable procurement? UofS sustainable purchasing Lessons, tips & next steps
Sustainable Procurement A process to secure products & services that: Support positive social & environmental outcomes Reduces impacts on society and the environment throughout their full life cycle
It considers: Price, Quality, Availability Functionality & Suitability Total cost of ownership (TCO) Life cycle environmental impacts Social and ethical aspects
Examples: Energy and water efficiency Sweat-shop free promotional items Products with recycled content Green cleaning products Fair Trade and organic coffee
Environmental Benefits Reduces & prevents waste Reduces resource use Maintains biodiversity
Socio-Economic Benefits Develops markets for sustainable products Promotes strong local economy Improves conditions in developing world
Management Benefits Demonstrate leadership Reduced risks Employee satisfaction
Financial Benefits Efficient use of (public) resources Reduce life cycle costs of goods Enhancing image & reputation Improved supply chain management
Model Sustainability and Practise Effective Stewardship of Institutional Resources Tip #1 Sustainability as a goal
Campus Sustainability Strategy Tip #2 Formalize Role
Competitive Bid Documents Sustainability criteria in bid documents Request innovative sustainable solutions Suppliers disclose sustainability policy Sustainability in evaluation criteria Subsequent contracts reflect sustainability Tip #3 Sustainability in RFPs
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Purchasing Services Sustainability Webpage
Tip #5 Reference Documents
Office Supplies Contract Green product options eMarket on-line ordering Toner cartridge recycling Tip #6 Start small & learn as you go
Multi-Functional Copier Contract Assess & fit to usage 2-sided print default Energy STAR Tip #7 Collaborate with your suppliers
Construction Projects LEED standards Minor project guidelines Academic Health Sciences Student Residences Tip #8 Set targets or goals
Laboratory Supplies Contract Green product options Sustainability funding Glove recycling pilot Tip #9 Take back programs
Culinary Purchasing Sustainable Food Inventory Cage free eggs Local meats, lentils, grains Camelina oil, sour cherries Horticulture Club veggies Fair trade coffee Tip #9 Track Progress
Green Cleaning Products Green Cleaning Policy Approved Products: EcoLogo Certified Products Recycled content paper products Tip #10 3rd party certifications
Certifications
Erin Akins Office of Sustainability Facilities Management sustainability.usask.ca