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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

14 Tip #4 Staff education

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