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

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

5. What is Sustainable Procurement

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

7. 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.”

8. 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.

9. 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.

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

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

12. Outline City Policy City Program Current Purchasing Resources
Ongoing Improvement Projects

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

14. 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.

15. SPP Update Collaboration

16. Sustainable Purchasing Program
Scope of Work
(SOW)

17. Resources: Internal Website

18. Resources: Certification Information

19. Resources: Product Evaluation Form

20. Resources:
Scope of Work Language

21. Resources:
Contract Language

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

23. Questions Contact: Marina Estrella Email: marina.estrella@phoenix.gov
Phone:

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