Green Gown Awards 2016 – Sustainability Staff Champion – Kevin Casey – Finalist

Kevin Casey, Head of Procurement - The University of Manchester

Head of Procurement Kevin Casey has demonstrated commitment and leadership to sustainability both within the University and across the wider sector that is an example to all non-sustainability professionals. He has used his ability to influence and catalyse others to take sustainability into hard to reach areas of university operations.

The work Kevin has led will ensure all staff at the University of Manchester are engaged with Responsible Procurement, all the universities suppliers are offered support on sustainability and he has helped increase the procurement professionals’ confidence that the procurement function has a major role to play in sustainability with Higher Education.

Kevin’s willingness to share the approach he has developed with his team, as well as practical resources has had a hugely positive impact that will continue to be evident for years to come.

Top 3 learnings

1 Working together we achieve more

2 Being bold about your ambition inspires individuals and teams

3 Sharing your resources encourages others to do the same!

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