Preliminary Note:
Steps to take:
1- Analyse your current comsumption and existing practices
2- Define Targets and KPI evolution, such as
3- Prefer
4- Make it simpler
5- Packaging: Discuss with your supplier to limit packagings, e.g. all pens in 1 carton box.
6- Involve all stakeholders in the sustainable purchasing policy and train them
Refer to the global sustainable procurement policy in Resources section for more details.
58%
of businesses better mitigate risk with sustainable procurement, 30% achieve cost reduction.
(Ecovadis Barometer - 2019)
Browse categories of the Green Label Singapore Directory from Singapore Environment Council to find labelled products or ecolabel website to find all eco labels in Singapore.
Other resources:
- Ecovadis academy on sustainable procurement
- Sustainable procurement policy
- ISO 20400
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