Clean Futures - Sustainable Procurement

Event details

This masterclass is part of a series of events run by the Coventry University Clean Futures Catalyst programme.

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.

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.

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.

Agenda

• 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

Speaker

The masterclass will be delivered by Anna Bright (Chief Executive) 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.

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