To measure the success of a sustainable procurement initiative, use this template to request supplier spend reports.
To embed sustainability in procurement, this checklist supports creating a profile of the environmental impact of a product or a service.
During the procurement process, health care organizations can utilize a standardized set of industry-wide sustainability criteria when specific criteria are unavailable.
Health care facilities may wish to adapt this template from Practice Greenhealth
to develop their own sustainable procurement policy.
We have identified high-impact procurement opportunities that can play a significant role in improving the health and safety of patients, staff, and the environment. This list can inform setting priorities for sustainable procurement.
This framework will assist facilities in setting procurement priorities incorporating regulatory, environmental, health, and operational considerations. With hundreds of goods and services purchased, the comparative tool will help narrow the list of priorities.
Evaluate the current state of your sustainable procurement program with this organizational self-assessment checklist. Create a follow-up plan for any opportunities in order to advance sustainable procurement.
A groundbreaking new guide, featuring stories from 25 health care organizations around the globe, offers a roadmap to develop a sustainable purchasing strategy that prioritizes community and environmental health and safety while reducing costs.
Health care organizations can include sustainable procurement principles as a foundation for the procurement of goods and services.
A groundbreaking new guide, featuring stories from 25 health care organizations around the globe, offers a roadmap to develop a sustainable purchasing strategy that prioritizes community and environmental health and safety while reducing costs.
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