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Green procurement
80% of greenhouse gas emissions can be associated with supply chain activities outside of your own operations. We believe it to be essential therefore to;
- Gain a greater understanding of where and how to effect the environmental impact of the products and/or services you procure
- Create an assurance program that includes regular audits to assess compliance
- Instigate continual improvement projects
There are however many challenges to green procurement that need to be carefully considered. This is where Breakthrough Solutions can support in ensuring that together we get it right
- Price: There is a perception that green products are more expensive than conventional alternatives
- Lack of management commitment: To implement a green procurement program, it must have commitment from all levels
- Insufficient knowledge: Many organizations are unfamiliar with the concept of green procurement or with the options available to them
- No acceptable alternative: Another barrier to green purchasing can be simply a lack of acceptable alternatives to the present product
- No specifications: It is important that suppliers be asked to provide the environmental specifications of the products they are offering
In implementing a green procurement programme Breakthrough provides organizational lead and/or support services for;
- Self-evaluation: An important step in implementing green procurement is conducting an evaluation of present purchasing practices
- Goal setting: A broad policy should be established and specific priorities and targets set
- Strategy development: Identify and implement changes, both short and long-term; identify suitable products and services and evaluate the environmental performance of suppliers
- Running a pilot project: A pilot project can provide practical experience in purchasing green products and services
- Implementation: Implementing the green procurement program will require an assignment of accountability, plus a well designed communications plan addressing employees, customers, investors, suppliers and the public
- Sustainment: As with all business practices, it is important that a systematic review of the green procurement programme be carried out, in order to establish whether the scheme is meeting its goals and objectives
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