Oct 26, 2020 | North America, Policies & Frameworks
The Sustainable Development Act provides a framework for government departments and agencies. It sets out 16 principles, including responsible production and consumption. The object of this Act is to establish a new management framework within the Administration to...
Oct 26, 2020 | North America, Policies & Frameworks
Sustainable procurement is a focus area in Manitoba’s Climate Change and Green Plan Act because of the role it plays in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving operations. Through purchasing power, the government can also use buying power to influence the...
Oct 26, 2020 | North America, Policies & Frameworks
Sustainable purchasing is embedded in London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy as a framework to drive triple bottom line benefits locally and globally. The framework supports decision-making to achieve the policy’s objective of obtaining the best value for...
Oct 26, 2020 | North America, Policies & Frameworks
The purpose of SEEPP is to embed ethical, environmental, and economic performance criteria into all city supply chain procedures, processes, and activities; support the purchase of goods and services that will enhance and protect the environment, protect the welfare...
Oct 26, 2020 | North America, Policies & Frameworks
The City of Edmonton’s Sustainable Procurement Policy is a framework to guide purchasing activities to create positive environmental, social, and economic outcomes. Its purpose is to align procurement practices and integrate economic, quality, environmental, and...