The Power of Sustainable Purchasing John Mino- ASBC Marina Estrella- City of Phoenix Lance Jay- City of Denver

Agenda: Introduction John Mino- ASBC Marina Estrella- City of Phoenix Lance Jay- City of Denver Q&A/Closing

What is Sustainable Procurement

Three Key Findings about Sustainable Purchasing Good policy creates demand Aggregating supply spurs growth Innovation overcomes barriers

Good Policy Creates Demand: Minneapolis In 2005, the City Council adopted the Minneapolis Living Wage and Responsible Public Spending ordinance, which mandates that, “Whenever the city invests public funds in private development projects, and whenever the city enters into contracts for services, those projects and contracts should create the greatest number of living-wage jobs possible in Minneapolis.”

Aggregating Supply Spurs Growth: TOG TOG aggregates, distributes, and markets USDA organic produce on behalf of its farmers to restaurants, major organic grocery retailers, food retail cooperatives, community- supported agriculture, institutional food service buyers, produce distributors, and buying clubs.

Innovation Overcomes Barriers: ICIC Initiative for a Competitive Inner City (ICIC) is a non-profit organization championing small businesses to promote economic growth within inner cities. Its goals are to foster an anchored local economy, inner-city business growth, and the economic resilience needed for sustainable communities.

Next Steps To download the full report, visit asbcouncil.org/procurementreport For questions, email John Minor at jminor@asbcouncil.org

The Power of Sustainable Purchasing City of Phoenix Marina Estrella Office of Environmental Programs 08/07/18

Outline City Policy City Program Current Purchasing Resources Ongoing Improvement Projects

Sustainable Purchasing Policy (SPP) Procure in a way that integrates: Fiscal responsibility Social equity Community stewardship Environmental stewardship Formerly Environmental Preferable Purchasing Policy

Sustainable Purchasing Policy (SPP) Purpose/Goal: to encourage purchasing of products and services that have a reduced effect on human health and the environment when compared to competing products or services that serve the same purpose, while remaining fiscally responsible.

SPP Update Collaboration

Sustainable Purchasing Program Scope of Work (SOW)

Resources: Internal Website

Resources: Certification Information

Resources: Product Evaluation Form

Resources: Scope of Work Language

Resources: Contract Language

Ongoing Projects SPP Competition- City Wide Possible training partnership with ASU Policy updated every 2 years Continued website update and recognition

Questions Contact: Marina Estrella Email: marina.estrella@phoenix.gov Phone: 602-256-4247

Q&A ASBC: The Power of Sustainable Purchasing MIP: Sustainable Procurement NLC: Sustainable Cities Institute