Procurement and in particular Sustainable Procurement, is one of the key drivers of change in any institution and is 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. Universities and colleges in the UK spend millions of pounds each year undertaking capital projects and buying goods and services. Increasingly, institutions are making their spending decisions in a sustainable way and many are adopting sustainable and socially responsible procurement policies.
Institutions that have a sustainable procurement strategy are taking their commitment a significant step forward, outlining their commitment to making spending decisions in a way that achieves both value for money on a whole life cycle basis, as well as wider economic, social and environmental benefits.
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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. Find out more about the TSNs here.
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