Circular economy is accelerating globally with countries, regions, and cities making commitments and developing their own policies, strategies, and action plans. The policies and frameworks selected reflect commitments to advance circularity; the status of procurement globally; and how circular procurement is being used to influence responsible consumption and production, and address policy issues like climate change.
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The Sustainable Development Action Plan presents measures that contribute to the achievement of the objectives set in the Government Sustainable Development Strategy. This plan shows the Institute’s willingness to address this issue in order to build a prosperous and...
In 2008, the government released the first Stratégie Gouvernementale de Développement Durable, which included directions that organizations were obligated to take into account. Of these directions, the Produire et Consommer de Façon Responsable strategy incited...
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...
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...
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...
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...