Sustainable procurement

'Sustainable Procurement is a process whereby an organisations meet their needs for goods, services, works and utilities in a way that achieves value for money on a whole life basis in terms of generating benefits not only to the organisation but also to society  and the economy whilst minimising damage to the environment.'

Here to help.

Portsmouth City Council recognise that our own environmental influence extends well beyond our staff and work places.  We take very seriously the impact of our procurement activities have on the environment.

We actively pursue a policy of Sustainable Procurement and in 2007 adopted a Sustainable Procurement Policy, a copy of which can be found at the link on the right 'internal links'.

We are committed to working towards the ambitious targets set out by the Governments Sustainable Development Strategy 2005 and the subsequent Sustainable Procurement Task Force - Action plan a copy of which is given at the link to the right..

Without the support of our suppliers our efforts will not be successful.  We need your commitment to share in a more environmental approach, reassessing your own practices and pushing the boundaries throughout your supply chain to achieve a more sustainable approach.  We understand that this can't happen overnight and may seem a daunting prospect.  However we are here to help.

If you would like some advice now on how you can make a difference please contact Jane Warren on 023 9283 4995 procurement@portsmouthcc.gov.uk.  Small business can also find advice on their environmental obligations by going to the NetRegs website developed by the Environment Agency.  The website provides clear and comprehensive web-based guidelines for business on how to comply with environmental legislation that may affect them. www.netregs.gov.uk

For environmental support for business please browse the following useful links.

Envirowise                                         www.envirowise.gov.uk
Carbon Trust                                     www.carbontrust.co.uk
Enhanced Capital Allowance Scheme www.eca.gov.uk
Forestry Commission                         www.forestry.gov.uk
WRAP                                              www.wrap.org.uk