Procurement professionals need to assess the potential impact on the environment of the products and services they source.

• Are products durable, repairable or refillable?
• What materials are used in production or provision of the service and are they sustainable?
• Are products or services energy efficient?
• Can any packaging be reduced to minimise waste and is it recyclable?
• What are the transport implications of products and service provision and can they be sourced locally?
• What waste, pollution, chemicals, solvents and ozone depleting substances are involved in product lifespans?
• What Environmental Policies do suppliers have and are they robust?

Working with you we can provide sustainable frontline services within existing budgets. We can ensure sustainability is a key non-price factor within tenders and eAuction events to meet your environmental aspirations without compromising best value or strict procurement procedures under EU Law.

Charles Eddolls represented the Metals Recycling Industry on the Automotive Consortium on Recycling and Disposal (ACORD) a group of experts drawn from the Environment Agency, DTI, DoE and Industry to steer recycling legislation for End of Life Vehicles (ELVs) and promote sustainable procurement by all Motor Manufacturers and Importers.

Dr Philip Mason represented the Metals Recycling Industry on the METRE Group providing advice to Government Departments and Agencies dealing with licensing of waste facilities and the control of “orphan” radioactive sources in the recycling chain