Purpose

The Sustainable Procurement Policy has been developed as an action of the Council's Climate Action and Adaptation Plan for 2024–2027, which included the action to “Develop a corporate Sustainable Procurement Policy and support its implementation across commissioning teams, focusing initially on high-value, long-term contracts.

The policy represents a vital step in embedding environmental responsibility into every aspect of procurement activity ensuring that the goods, work and services the council commissions contribute positively to climate ambitions and the wellbeing of communities.

Decision

The Cabinet Member for Finance & Property, in consultation with Cabinet Member for Environment and Climate Change, has approved the Sustainable Procurement Policy.