Sustainable Procurement
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Definition
Sustainable Procurement means ensuring that products and services procured by an organisation achieve value for money on a life cycle cost basis and generate benefits not only for the organisation, but also for the environment, society and the economy. [1]
To procure in a sustainable way involves looking beyond the short-term needs of the organization and considering the longer-term impacts of each purchase or contract.
Sustainable procurement is used by both public and private sector organisations to ensure that their purchasing reflects broader goals linked to resource efficiency, climate change, social responsibility and economic resilience.
References
- ↑ The Procura+ Manual, A Guide to Implementing Sustainable Procurement, 3rd Edition, ICLEI
