{"id":5262,"date":"2023-09-26T11:01:21","date_gmt":"2023-09-26T10:01:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.gov.scot\/public-procurement\/?p=5262"},"modified":"2023-09-26T11:01:21","modified_gmt":"2023-09-26T10:01:21","slug":"helping-to-address-the-climate-emergency-through-sustainable-public-procurement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.gov.scot\/public-procurement\/2023\/09\/26\/helping-to-address-the-climate-emergency-through-sustainable-public-procurement\/","title":{"rendered":"Helping to address the Climate Emergency through sustainable public procurement"},"content":{"rendered":"

To celebrate Scot Climate Week 2023<\/a>, in this blog we want to remind you of the eLearning available to help you to embed climate action in your procurement activity.<\/p>\n

Embedding sustainability into procurement can support organisations\u2019 wider economic, social and environmental objectives as set out in relevant policies and\/or strategies and can be adapted to reflect the nature of the contract.<\/p>\n

We know that procurement professionals have an appreciation of how public procurement activity can support net-zero aims for their organisation and Scotland as a whole. eLearning is available from the\u00a0Sustainable Procurement Tools platform<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Introduction to Sustainable Public Procurement<\/strong><\/h3>\n

This eLearning is intended for all those involved in commissioning and procurement, for example: internal customers; budget holders; specifiers; procurers; subject matter experts; and contract managers, etc.<\/p>\n

It introduces the user to the strategic role of procurement in addressing policy and legislative priorities. It summarises the key outcomes and benefits that can come from a focus on sustainable procurement, and outlines the key principles, tools, techniques and guidance available to support sustainable public procurement.<\/p>\n

Climate Literacy<\/strong><\/h3>\n

This eLearning comprises of 3 modules: The Climate Challenge; Responding to the Challenge; and Taking Action.<\/p>\n

It is a unique, demand led product and will help to encourage and assist public bodies to take account of climate and circular economy in their procurement activity.<\/p>\n

Circular Procurement and Supply eLearning<\/strong><\/h3>\n

This eLearning was developed by Zero Waste Scotland. It supports the transition to net zero and comprises of 9 modules: Welcome; Circular Economy; Circular Procurement & Supply; Early Collaboration; Sourcing & Supplying; Identifying and Improving Outcomes; Circular Examples; Top Tips for Buyers and Suppliers; and Call to Action.<\/p>\n

About the eLearning:<\/p>\n