Resources
Links
London
A Fairer London - London’s Living Wage 2011
CompeteFor
CompeteFor is the chosen site of London 2012 for the publication of Games-related contract opportunities.
Diversity Works for London
Diversity Works for London (DWfL) is the Mayor’s flagship campaign whose vision is for a London where businesses harness the benefits of a diverse workforce and supplier base and provide excluded Londoners with a chance to share in the city’s opportunities and prosperity.
Mayor for London's Green Procurement Code
The Mayor of London's Green Procurement Code is a free support service for London based organisations committed to reducing their environmental impact through responsible purchasing.
National
Ethical Trading Initiative
The Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI) is an alliance of companies, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and trade union organisations, which exists to promote and improve the implementation of corporate codes of practice which cover supply chain working conditions.
National Sustainable Procurement Cupboard
A framework for procurement professionals to find case studies, tools, primary documents, and contacts.
National Sustainable Procurement network
SPIN was set up through the Centres of Excellence programme and is dedicated to supporting local authorities to procure sustainably, providing a 'one-stop' website containing information relating to sustainable procurement.
OGC; Social issues in procurement
The Office of Government Commerce (OGC) is responsible for improving value for money by driving up standards and capability in procurement, from commodities buying to the delivery of major capital projects, maximising the effective use of 60% of Government spending and a £30 billion property estate. This page details social issues in procurement.
SEDEX
Sedex, the Supplier Ethical Data Exchange, is a membership organisation for businesses committed to continuous improvement of the ethical performance of their supply chains. Companies join Sedex in order to use the Sedex web-based system, participate in Sedex governance, participate in working groups, network and engage with other Sedex members and utilise Sedex value-added services.
The Stern Review, the economics of climate change
This independent review was commissioned by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, as a contribution to assessing the evidence and building understanding of the economics of climate change. It concludes that ‘The scientific evidence is now overwhelming: climate change presents very serious global risks, and it demands an urgent global response’.
UK Government guidance on sustainable procurement
This is the Government’s website on Sustainable Development and outlines in detail what the Government is doing to address sustainable development. This section is an entry point for information on sustainable consumption.
International
Clinton Climate Change Initiative (CCI)
The Clinton Climate Initiative will provide a range of solutions to the C40 partner cities to help reduce energy use and cut greenhouse gas emissions.
ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability
ICLEI (Local Governments for Sustainability) is a membership organisation of local governments and their associations. ICLEI is dedicated to building and supporting a worldwide movement of local governments to achieve tangible improvements in global sustainability with special focus on environmental conditions through cumulative local actions. Since more than 10 year the ICLEI Sustainable Procurement team works on supporting public authorities in implementing sustainable procurement.
Procura+ Sustainable Procurement Campaign
Procura+ is an initiative designed to help support public authorities in implementing Sustainable Procurement – and help promote their achievements. The Campaign was established in 2004 by ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability to help drive the mainstreaming of sustainable public procurement. Through participating in the Campaign, public authorities can contribute to a growing international movement and help bring about real change on the market.
