Sustainable Procurement

New Zealand businesses can reduce their environmental impact through changes in procurement – what they buy, who from and how.

Businesses know they have huge influence. They can set high standards for things like climate, waste and water in their procurement policies. But it can be tough to find the right suppliers and know what to ask them. It’s also challenging to know how to monitor changes, measure success and get leadership buy-in. Making this the norm means changing the system for everybody.

Sustainable Procurement Activator

ONLINE COURSE

Do you want to clean up your supply chain and use your purchasing power for good?

Our Activator Course is a great place to start. It’s designed for bigger businesses with long supply chains. We’ve worked with 37 of this country’s largest procurers to create the content. Together we’ve defined best practice for sustainable procurement and its implementation in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Who is it for?

Individuals who:

are in purchasing positions within their organisation
want to use their purchasing power for good
work in large businesses with long supply chains
are interested in cleaning up their supply chain through supply chain collaboration

When?

This course comprises of five weekly 2.5 hour interactive online workshops (9.30AM-12.00PM). Check below for our next intake.

What does it cover?

The course will help you to:

understand what best practice looks like for your business
identify the tools, resources, and solutions required to transition to best practice
gain a network of peers and learn from their experiences
develop an action plan for implementing sustainable procurement in your business
achieve leadership buy-in and lead effective change with case studies, expert advice, and knowledge-sharing

More information

If you are interested in attedning this course or would like more information, please contact holly@sustainable.org.nz

LEAD CHANGE

Sustainable Procurement Leaders Group

The Sustainable Procurement Leaders Group includes 37 of Aotearoa New Zealand’s biggest procurers. Together they have defined best practice for sustainable procurement and its implementation.

Following participation in our Activator Course, businesses showing evidence of leading change will be invited to join the Sustainable Procurement Leaders Group. Businesses in our network receive a discount on annual membership to the Group.

Get in touch with Holly at holly@sustainable.org.nz to find out more.

Procurement resources

With every dollar you spend, you send a signal to the market about your expectations on the values and sustainability performance behind products and services. Align your purchasing with your business values and mission.

Smart Purchasing