The Institute’s sample Climate-Friendly Purchasing policy focuses
on purchasing practices that help address climate change.
Climate-friendly purchasing is the procurement or acquisition of
goods and services that are a lesser or reduced source of
greenhouse gas emissions when compared with competing goods or
services that serve the same purpose.
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ILG’s sample Climate-Friendly Purchasing policy was developed
through generous support provided by Bank of America
Foundation.
The Institute’s sample Climate-Friendly Purchasing policy focuses
on purchasing practices that help address climate change.
Climate-friendly purchasing is the procurement or acquisition of
goods and services that are a lesser or reduced source of
greenhouse gas emissions when compared with competing goods or
services that serve the same purpose.
The goal of this policy is to encourage and increase the use of
environmentally preferable products and services in San Mateo
County. By including environmental considerations in purchasing
decisions, San Mateo County can promote practices that improve
public and worker health, conserve natural resources, and reward
environmentally conscious manufacturers, while remaining fiscally
responsible.
Includes Ventura County’s green procurement policy, links to
products, resources for implementing “EPP” policies, and
analyzing “environmentally-friendly” marketing claims.
