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31. May 2007 by admin.
Building capacity
• Improving public servants’ sustainable development skills.
• Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) to provide support through workshops seeking help on flexible framework.
• OGC will audit standards set through procurement capability reviews of departments.
• Consultation with Defra on a centre for sustainability procurement, providing support, guidance and advice.
Raising standards
• From 1 April 2015 only sustainable timber can be used.
• Departments will be asked to choose PCs and office equipment that consume less energy.
Market engagement and capturing innovation
• The Department of Trade and Industry will look at ways that the government can deliver better value for money through procurement. For example, the DTI and Cabinet Office to provide support to SMEs and third sector organisations that supply to the public sector; and Defra to work with suppliers to develop voluntary commitments in achieving low carbon emissions in its supply chain.
Scrutiny and reporting
The Sustainable Development Commission to have a ‘watchdog’ role and will report on progress. The SDC is to compile a review of the plan and progress by 2008.
The overall objectives of the procurement plan are:
• By 2020, the government to reduce emissions by 180,000 tonnes of C02 a year.
• By 2012 achieve a carbon neutral office by offsetting around 550,000 tonnes of C02 per annum.
• By 2020, government to improve energy efficiency by approximately 100kWh per square metre.
• By 2020, government to reduce its total waste, and recycle around 65,000 tonnes.
• By 2020, government to reduce water consumption by around 65,000 cubic metres.
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31. May 2007 by admin.
Newark Star Ledger - Newark,NJ,USA
The new hybrid trucks were just recently introduced to the market, with the utility purchasing two. The cost: about $360000 for the two hybrids, …
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