Green procurement policy

Procurement policy and guideline documents set out the shared understanding of an organisation's approach to procurement.

Workplace policy for sustainability

A policy is the written embodiment of a company’s values. Sustainability considerations can and should be embedded to day-to-day operations.

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Case study: Frasers Property and healthy buildings

Case study: Frasers Property and healthy buildings

This case study looks at how Frasers Property Australia are creating places that support healthier lives.

Case study: KPMG Australia and sustainability

This case study discusses how KPMG is embedding corporate sustainability in its organisation.

Government sustainability policies (NSW Government)

The NSW Government has policies covering energy efficiency and resource efficiency for government agencies.

Environmental Sustainability Policy (Australian Government)

The Australian Government has a range of environmental policies to minimise the impact of government operations on the environment.
Slide deck: Leading by doing Sydney event

Slide deck: Leading by doing Sydney event

Slides from the CitySwitch event held for signatories in Sydney: Leading by doing - How business can take action in an uncertain policy environment.

Best practice waste & recycling contracts for business

Get a best practice waste and recycling contract underway with the help of this Sustainability Victoria guide. This resource has been created to help small to medium sized businesses navigate the waste contract procurement process and to get the most efficient and cost effective service.

APCC Sustainable procurement guides

The Australasian Procurement and Construction Council (APCC) provide guides to sustainable procurement of office paper, cleaning services, business machines, ICT products, print services, and office furniture, plus a guide to assessing the sustainability credentials of a contracted supplier, for example when writing tender documents.

Sustainable Procurement of Services Guide (AUS)

Detailed information about the sustainability issues to consider when procuring services, such as financial, best practice performance criteria that can be used in approaches to market and possible contract requirements. Produced by the Australian Government.

Sustainable Procurement Guide (Australian Government)

Guide for Australian Government purchasers to include sustainability considerations in all stages of the procurement process, from identifying the business need to disposing of goods. Commissioned by the Australian Government and developed by ECO-buy.

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