Achieving sustainability goals & engaging employees through procurement
Wednesday, May 22, 2024 9:00 AM to 10:15 AM · 1 hr. 15 min. (US/Mountain)
Concurrent session
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Health care supply chains are responsible for a significant proportion of the sector’s environmental impact, with the supply chain accounting for roughly 70% of a health care organization’s GHG emissions. Health care products can have negative environmental impacts such as the release of hazardous chemicals or the creation of unnecessary waste. Organizations can address these impacts and embed sustainability into their procurement policies and practices by:
- Requiring products to meet specific environmental certifications,
- Requesting transparency from suppliers about their products and manufacturing practices,
- Building into contracts a commitment to continuous improvement, and
- Providing resources tailored to the needs of employees with purchasing responsibilities.
Discover strategies and tools for developing an impactful sustainable procurement program that engages employees across the organization.
Documents & Links
Session slides
Kaiser Permanente - EPP StandardKaiser Permanente has established 11 chemicals of concern criteria and 8 waste criteria, which are applied to electronic and non-electronic products.
Stanford Medicine - Sustainable Procurement PolicyDetailed guidance at the product category level, and requires that all purchasers, suppliers, and products adhere to Stanford’s Sustainability Principles.
Sustainable Procurement Guide for Office Supplies - exampleThis guide was created for Mayo Clinic employees who asked for brief, actionable and accessible resources. Use it to build your own!
Purchasing Behavior Survey - exampleUse this to build your own survey to understand how staff make purchasing decisions. If they anticipate using sustainable resources, see which are preferred.