Green Procurement
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Greening the purchasing choices of business, government and non-profit organizations—currently responsible for nearly half of the GTA’s Green House Gas emissions and 64 per cent of waste—can lead to dramatic environmental improvements in the region.
With a Leadership Council of 45 public and private sector procurement executives representing $45 billion in annual purchasing, the Green Procurement Initiative aims to facilitate green procurement practices in organizations across the GTA and help drive the success of Ontario’s green sector. GGT leverages the expertise and purchasing power of this exceptional group of volunteers to develop and execute the programs and materials below.
Commitment to Buy Green
To date, GGT has secured a Commitment to Buy Green from a number of large private and public member organizations that commits them to continuous improvement in reducing their environmental impact through the greening of procurement. Interested in signing on? Contact us at greening@civicaction.ca for more information.
Green Exchange Events
More than 150 buyers and vendors have attended four discussion-oriented meetings on specific sustainable procurement topics including information technology, lighting and waste, as well as a Reverse Marketplace.
Green Marketplace
The 2009 Marketplace event saw 25+ green suppliers, 100+ senior procurement executives as well as industry experts network and explore green technologies and services. The outcome report, Buyers and Sellers Don’t See Eye to Eye, summarizes surprising results collected during the event’s follow-up survey.
Research and Resources
- Portal hosted on the GGT and Partners in Project Green websites with more than 300 green procurement-related documents and other practical resources developed by our member organizations and other contributors.
Green Supplier Cluster Analysis
- A preliminary assessment of green supplier clusters across Ontario, including green products, services, and technologies, highlighting regions where higher concentrations of business activity exist (2009)
- Developed by participating corporate buyers, this report addresses the complexities involved in buying paper and helps organizations identify how to improve the sustainability of their purchasing practices (April, 2011)
The Commitment to Buy Green, Green Procurement Guide
- Useful for both purchasers and vendors, this guide provides guidance for organizations interested improving the sustainability of their purchasing choices. It provides practical tips for people who buy products and services for public, private and not-for-profit organizations at various stages of greening their purchasing practices.