Sustainable Procurement is among the key drivers of change in any institution, increasingly becoming a key mechanism for policy delivery and cost reduction. All public procurement in the UK is required to achieve value for money and is governed by the public procurement rule to ensure that it is fair and open. In the UK, universities and colleges yearly spend millions of pounds undertaking capital projects and buying goods and services, and institutions are increasingly making these spending decisions in a sustainable way. The adoption of sustainable and socially responsible procurement policies is now more commonplace. These policy strategies demonstrate a commitment to reshaping the ethical, environmental, and social aspects of investment.
Join like-minded EAUC Members in the EAUC's Fair Trade Community of Practice. This group is for EAUC members only.
EAUC-Scotland's Sustainable Procurement Topic Support Network (TSN) is open to all, providing an opportunity for those working in or with the further and higher education sector to share ideas and questions and to get together to hear from particular speakers or discuss topics of interest.
Calculating & Reporting Scope 3 Supply Chain Emissions – Swansea University
SDG Accord Report 2024 - Case Studies
Created in collaboration with Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges (APUC), the Guide to the APUC Scope 3 Supply Chain Emissions Reporting Tool aims to enable...
November 2022 was the seventh year for Scottish colleges and universities to submit their Public Bodies Climate Change Duties (PBCCD) reports as named 'major players'...
SDG Accord Report 2023 - Case Studies
Exploring digital carbon footprints The hidden environmental cost of the digital revolution and the steps universities and colleges can take to address it.
SDG Accord Report 2022 - Case Studies
University of Oxford new ways of working
Returnable and reusable container system for food takeaway in Cambridge
Community Solutions Programme
Down to zero: Cynon Taff Community Housing Decarbonisation Project
Launch of the second annual SDG report; ‘Progress towards the Global Goals in the University and College sector'.
Invest for Change campaign - SOS
We recognise that as an SDG Accord signatory, institutions have great stories to tell on how SDGs are being integrated within their community. As part of the institutional SDG...
Net Zero Public Sector Buildings Standard
Circular Procurement
UK Universities Purchasing Consortia (UKUPC) - Responsible Procurement Glossary
Sustainability Leadership Scorecard (SLS) Annual Report 2020
How to make a cup of (sustainabili) tea!
Catering for Life
Changing for good
Small changes for significant impact on sustainability
Drastic and fantastic plastic reduction
Nudge LSE to plant-based options
City grows green
Cup, cup “n” away!
The Sustain Supply Chain Code of Conduct has been collaboratively developed and reviewed by the Sustain Project, members including APUC, LUPC, HEPA, EAUC, various HE/FE...
This webinar explores the ways in which Electronics Watch supports compliance with the Modern Slavery Act. Harpreet Kaur Paul, UK Representative, Electronics Watch together...
Aston University - Ethical Investment Policy
Awareness of climate change is at its highest ever and continues to grow, as are pledges to tackle a climate emergency by countries, companies and Universities. With an...
The Salix ‘Love our Colleges’ webinar is aiming to support colleges in England and Wales with their energy efficiency projects, resulting in a wide range of benefits...
Following on from last year's successful Cup of tea and an SDG series, timed to celebrate Global Goals Week, this year we once again brought you some brilliant SDG...
'Our Sustainable Food Journey’, a report on the University of Cambridge’s Sustainable Food Policy, in particular quantifying the impact this has had since its...
Presented by Mark Durdin of Cardiff University and Stuart Bowman of Breathe Energy – this joint presentation of our project plan that mapped out how Breathe supported...
Reaching further in LiFE: Making personal finance accessible
Strategic approach to the selection and procurement of construction materials and products
Report of the Expert Panel on Environmental Charging and Other Measures: Recommendations on Single-use Disposable Beverage Cups
The University of Edinburgh has passed a Palm Oil Policy setting out actions it will take to combat the negative impacts of unsustainable palm oil production. Central to...
Through a case study of Circular Economy office furniture, this workshop showed how disruptive sustainable business models are saving Institutions money, reducing their...
The University of Cambridge Sustainable Food Policy was launched two years ago, and has been widely recognised for its innovative approach (including with a Green Gown Award!),...
Palm oil and palm oil derivatives are ubiquitous within food-stuffs, cleaning products, cosmetics and the supply chain of these items
Sustainability: our sector’s current best chance of responding to the urgent demands of climate science – new report A cross-sector partnership advocating for a...
There is wide recognition that the success of both the University of Edinburgh’s Climate mitigation and adaptation strategy should closely align with the...
A sanitary support scheme to provide free menstrual products with the aim of eliminating period poverty in Scotland
The University of Glasgow have been using Warp It to reuse and recycle items in their institute. Initially the university used Warp It for their internal process...
City - University of London Fairtrade Fortnight initiatives
Single-use items are currently en vogue, but what is the evidence behind ​actions to limit their use?
The University of Edinburgh's Social Responsibility and Sustainability Department have published the institutions progress since 2012. The 2017-18 Report is now...
On 21st February 2019 EAUC-Scotland held a webinar to focus on Sustainable Procurement and the SDGs with Electronics Watch. This was held in partnership with...
Palm Oil and Biodiversity Webinar
Integrating Food into Urban Planning
EAUC-Scotland's virtual 'Sustainability Sharing Series' October 2018 edition discussed Influencing Sustainable Food Choices. We have produced a best...
Reuse at Leeds
Building Pathways to Zero Carbon in Higher Education
The EAUC-Scotland 2018 Conference, A Decade of Progress, celebrated successes from the decade past, and visioned the decade ahead, to coincide with the EAUC-Scotland...
The EAUC-Scotland 2018 Conference, A Decade of Progress, celebrated successes from the decade past, and visioned the decade ahead, to coincide with the EAUC-Scotland...
Looking to engage with your Information Technology Department on sustainability? Find more information through the Sustainability Engagement Guide
Looking to engage with your Finance Department on sustainability? Find more information through the Sustainability Engagement Guide
Looking to engage with your Catering Department on sustainability? Find more information through the Sustainability Engagement Guide
Many institutions struggle to implement an institution-wide programme for recycling and reusing their electronic waste. University of the Highlands and Islands’ Perth...
The benefits of introducing a joint role between the Catering Department and Sustainability Team.
Sustain It Bottle
Reusable Cup Race
Taste Hallam!
Campus compost collaboration
Campus Community Fridge – the first UK university community fridge
Ditch disposables at King’s
Making the case for investment in sustainable buildings presents a significant challenge in the face of budgetary and teaching pressures.
On 13th June 2018, the Sustainable Procurement Topic Support Network met to discuss sustainable food procurement. The agenda included: Food Procurement...
The University of St Andrews released a Sustainable food Policy and a Sustainable food action plan in 2018. They are both available to download from here. The details of...
Embedding Sustainability within University procurement – pioneers, pitfalls, priorities
EAUC and AUDE are delighted to launch guidance for the education sector on how to calculate Scope 3 carbon emissions. EAUC and AUDE are committed to supporting the sector....
The Electronics Watch Policy Briefs offer insights and ideas on issues related to socially responsible and sustainable public procurement based on Electronics Watch’s...
Electronics Watch held Knowing & Showing Your Supply Chain webinar in February 2018. This is the first of a series of Electronics Watch webinars, free and intended...
This 30-minute masterclass from Edie will break down how organisations can effectively align their sustainability strategies with the UN’s Sustainable Development...
On the 28th November 2017 EAUC-Scotland hosted a webinar exploring the disposable cup challenge. This was held with contributions from Michael Lenaghan, Environmental Analyst at...
Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges Scotland (APUC) provide Responsible Procurement and Supply Chain Guides for relevant procurement streams. These...
Project Fairtrade - Making a world of difference at UWE Bristol
Making the right choice easy - Tasty food with a lower environmental impact
Power of the purse: Responsible procurement that reaches our people, projects and partners
The session gave an in-depth overview into the impact that food choices have on our health, environment and communities and how institutions have the power to positively...
Leicester: Talkin’ bout our evolution
Zero by 2040 – The University of Edinburgh’s climate strategy
Going above and beyond!
Continually greening Goldsmiths
Building a sustainable future: From start to beginning
Embedding sustainability at Aston University
The Public Bodies Climate Change Duties came into play in 2016 with annual reports due each November. The universities and colleges of Scotland are supported by SSN and the...
A look at the 'Wider Influence' section of the Scottish Public Bodies Climate Change Duties Reporting which is due each year on 30 November
On Wednesday 30th August 2017, the Sustainable Procurement Topic Support Network met to receive updates from the Sustainable Procurement Leaders Group and HEPA National...
Introduction to Sustainable New Product Development (S-NPD) provides guidance for those involved in NPD and product design who wish to improve the sustainability of their...
The Scottish FHE sector submitted their reports for the first year of the required Public Bodies Climate Change Duties. The EAUC-Scotland have produced a analysis report with...
“With the introduction of the UK’s Modern Slavery Act (MSA), commercial organisations with a turnover of £36 million or more are required to produce an annual...
This workshop presentation is from the “Global Goals: Local Action” EAUC Annual Conference 2017, presented by Jamie Agombar, Head of Sustainability - National Union...
Resources from the 'Building Socially Responsible Institutions' from the EAUC-Scotland Conference 2017.
Presentation from the 'Building Socially Responsible Institutions' Summit at the EAUC-Scotland 2017.
The Journey of Food is an interactive 30 minute eLearning module, developed by Cloud Sustainability in partnership with Veris.
University of Edinburgh's policy on the Modern Slavery Act and also a piece of research on modern slavery and universities -...
All 44 Universities and Colleges in Scotland have become full affiliate members of Electronics Watch, facilitated via their membership of APUC.
Jon Gilbert, Sustainability Support Officer, Bournemouth University emailed the Members’ network to ask, “At Bournemouth we are in the process of developing a...