1. Delivering Public Procurement Sustainable Procurement British Chamber of Commerce Seminar Prague, 19 September 2011

2. Sustainable Procurement – why is it needed? What happens without it ? The need to be clear about the needs and the benefits – leadership is important Transform the market Encourage innovation Retain Competitiveness

3. Common Questions Economic, Environmental and Social Costs How to implement it What are the objectives of sustainable procurement

4. UK Experience Initial and Whole life costs Some conflicts with competiveness Does it have a real effect Lack of leadership is a barrier Targets made but guidance needed on how to meet them Perception of increased costs

5. Objectives for Sustainable Procurement Working conditions Health Local Skills and Enterprise Reduction in Pollution Reduction in Energy Consumption Reducing Water Use Reuse of Materials Biodiversity

6. Implementation – What is needed Supported at all levels Support maintained Short term scope/objectives to be clear Training Communications for all How it will work in a tender Monitoring of success and feedback Quick Wins

7. Proposed Conclusions 1.Leadership is needed and public procurement can deliver 2.Long term economic, social and environmental benefits will not be delivered in a lasting way without a commitment to Sustainable Procurement 3.Companies and Tenderers will improve and will start to improve in other areas beyond public procurement

8. Results of Sustainable Procurement Long view taken Lasting benefits for all

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