Sustainable purchasing refers to practices that incorporate the triple bottom line (environmental, social, and economic) into purchasing decisions, such as the reduction of packaging, supply-chain considerations, and targeted outreach opportunities for women, veteran, and other minority-owned and disadvantaged businesses. A sustainable purchasing policy will help ensure that sustainable practices are implemented across departments.
EV-4Establish and promote a City of Longmont internal Sustainable Purchasing Policy
Progress
- Not started
- Planning
- Completed
- Implementation
On time
The action was started in 2019, within the initiation period, but had to be put on hold due to staff changes, the pandemic, and other priorities. It was revisited in 2023.
Tasks
What are we doing?
- 12/31/2024
Sustainable Purchasing Policy
- Purchasing Manager completed a draft sustainable purchasing policy in March 2019. Working on recommendations/revisions prior to finalizing. Final version should be ready in Q4 2024.
- Working on an implementation action plan for Directors and Staff that includes roles and responsibilities in support of the policy.
What has been done?
- 23/04/2024
Staff Training on Sustainable Purchasing
Summary and contacts
Topic Area
Initiation period
Responsible organizations
Contact persons
- Valerie ScottPurchasing & Contracts ManagerPurchasing and Contracts
- Sandra SeaderAssistant City ManagerCity of Longmont
Information updated 16/07/2024