Walk the Talk Meeting Tuesday 29 May 2012 Green Procurement Walk the Talk Meeting Tuesday 29 May 2012

What is Green Procurement? Choosing products and services for your organisation that minimise environmental impact. It pays to green your business. Government – green procurement policies (could change the way in which tenders are awarded) 2010 - WC Department of Environmental Affairs & Development Planning - Green Paper on green procurement within provincial govt. Why Green Procurement? In a nutshell. Asking the hard questions. Ref: http://www.buy-environmental.co.za/index.php/Home/What-Is-Green-Procurement.html Ref: http://www.greenprocurementcode.co.uk/?q=node/43

Green Procurement Benefits Reduce overall costs Opportunity to use resources (materials and energy) more efficiently Promote R&D for innovative products and services Improve employee health Improve health and safety and environmental performance What are some of the benefits? Ref: http://www.buy-environmental.co.za/index.php/Home/What-Is-Green-Procurement.html Ref: http://www.greenprocurementcode.co.uk/?q=node/43

Green Procurement Benefits What are some of the benefits? Ref: http://www.eyeforprocurement.com/green/report.pdf

Green Procurement: Drivers Part of larger social responsibility programme Customer satisfaction Industry trend Cost reduction Ref: http://www.eyeforprocurement.com/green/report.pdf

Green Procurement: Drivers What are some of the drivers? Ref: http://www.eyeforprocurement.com/green/report.pdf

Green Procurement: Challenges Price: ‘green’ products more expensive than conventional alternatives – usually cost less over its lifetime. Corporate commitment: buy-in from all levels Knowledge: develop mutual understanding of green procurement and options that are available Availability: presence of stock Alternatives: lack of acceptable alternatives Specifications: on products and services Habits: overcoming purchasing habit Having a good look at what is happening within your organisation

Case Studies Ikea In 2000, developed 3 page code of conduct for its 2000 suppliers on working conditions and environmental impacts Collaboration with Greenpeace to printing on chlorine free paper and to phase out use of PVC in its product range Developed policy banning use of wood from intact natural forests What difference does it make? Large Corporation Ref: http://www.iisd.org/business/viewcasestudy.aspx?id=119

Case Studies Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre Policy around styrofoam packaging (non- recyclable) Project 90 Office paper with recycled content; reusable/refillable printer cartridges Environmental Protection Agency (US) Choosing products in their cafeterias that best matched their environmentally-friendly procurement principles Nedbank - Car rentals (offset programme, ‘grey’ car wash, 1,6L engine capacity); cradle to file analysis of paper production to paper use. What difference does it make? Ref: http://www.earthcheck.org/media/7971/FS09%20-%20Green%20Procurement.pdf Ref: http://www.epa.gov/epp/pubs/case/cafeteria.htm Ref: http://www.smartprocurement.co.za/archives/green_procurement_changing_the_way_we_think_and_live_.php PDG – Ubunye House Vineyard Hotel

Green Procurement: Implementation Suppliers Purchasing eco-labeled/certified products or services Establishing ‘green’ criteria in-house for products and services (if off-setting is important – asking supplier if they have off-setting programme in place – taxi cab company) Collaborating with external certifiers to verify credentials of product or service Discussion with, and assistance to suppliers to improve their operations, products and services How do you go about implementing green procurement in your organisation(s)? There are a number of approaches – deciding which one would suit your organisation best. Best match the needs of your organisation Ref: http://www.cec.org/Storage/50/4267_NAGPI-brochure_en.pdf Questions to ask:

Green Procurement: Implementation Questions for Suppliers Is it locally manufactured? Is it made with post-consumer recycled or reclaimed materials? Can it be recycled? Will you take it back at the end of the product’s useful life? Details on the green credentials Questions to ask. Looking into the various stages of the life cycle analysis. Ref: http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/csr-rse.nsf/eng/rs00179.html

Green Procurement: Implementation Organisational Support: buy-in from management Baseline calculations of current situation Set goals (priorities, targets, policy development) Strategy (long-term and short-term changes) Run pilot project – apply green procurement principles to a specific product or service. Implementation: plan of action with clear communication to employees, customers, investors, suppliers, etc. Sustainment: Review to assess progress How do you go about implementing green procurement in your organisation(s)? A more in-depth, detailed look. Ref: http://www.iisd.org/business/tools/bt_green_pro.aspx Another ref: http://www.esourcingwiki.com/index.php/An_Introduction_to_Green_Purchasing

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