Join this free masterclass to learn more about the business benefits of becoming more sustainable.

Clean Futures offers this masterclass in collaboration with Sustainability West Midlands.

Introduction

Sustainable procurement means considering environmental, social and governance (ESG) elements when buying products or services. This can include buying locally, from suppliers that demonstrate positive sustainability credentials, sourcing products with minimal packaging that can be easily reused or recycled, and buying from organisations that can demonstrate ethical practices. This can have a direct impact on Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions.

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We’ll cover:

What is sustainable procurement? The basics, key terms and language

Sustainability frameworks and policy at global, national and local level and standards such as ISO 20400:2017

Key focus areas including:

The lifecycle approach

Supplier selection and evaluation

Collaboration and Capacity Building

Inspiring case studies from local businesses

Your needs: Group discussion on challenges of sustainable procurement and support required

Where to go for help and support

What you’ll take away from this session

You’ll leave this masterclass with an appreciation of the ways that procurement can be a powerful instrument for businesses wanting to behave in a more sustainable way and contribute to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). By integrating sustainability in procurement policies and practices organisations can manage risks for sustainable environmental, social and economic development and help to drive innovation.

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The Clean Futures initiative enables West Midlands businesses in the transport sector to adopt and develop sustainable technologies and practices through essential knowledge and guidance for growth and prosperity.

Clean Futures is one of the 5 West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) Innovation Accelerators, funded by Innovate UK with a total of £33 million, set up to help drive forward the West Midlands Plan for Growth by supporting and accelerating innovation in cleantech, medtech and digital.

Eligibility

SMEs falling into the WMCA area from the transport sector and its supply chain. Space permitting, organisations from the UK are welcome.

Previous webinars can be viewed here.

The masterclass will be delivered by Anna Bright (Chief Executive) and Andy Whyle (Associate) from Sustainability West Midlands (SWM). SWM have been established for over 22 years with the mission of making the West Midlands more sustainable, fairer and greener for all. They are an independent, not-for-profit membership organisation.

Anna has been working with organisations to improve their sustainability for over 20 years and has a private sector background in water, waste and wastewater management. She has worked with businesses, universities, colleges, local authorities, the health sector and the West Midlands Combined Authority to help shape the way that they mitigate and adapt for climate change. Anna is on the board of the Midlands Net Zero Hub, the Midlands Engine Green Growth Board and she is a Trustee for the Birmingham and Black Country Wildlife Trust.

Andy is a sustainability specialist who has over thirty years’ experience working in a multinational corporation (Ricoh Company Ltd.) and with their supply chain. His specialisms cover sustainability leadership, circular economy, natural capital development, networking and collaboration. Andy has provided training for businesses on behalf of Leicestershire Growth Hub, Warwickshire County Council, and Telford & Wrekin Council, focussing on SME engagement in net zero and sustainability.

Enquiries

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