GovSpend

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

In her example, she reviewed different tire suppliers and demonstrated how historical PO data showed that one supplier had a long history of working with over 100 agencies, making that the clear winner of her business.

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ivalua

MAY 6, 2020

How an agile Supply Chain drives a sustainable competitive advantage. As companies reassess their supply chains in light of the Covid-19 pandemic as well as growing pressure to improve sustainability, some lessons can be learned by taking a look back. A great example of how sustainability can be improved in parallel to cost reduction.

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ivalua

JULY 15, 2015

Since its inception in the late 1980s, strategic sourcing has always been about getting the best value for the goods and services purchased from third party suppliers. The decision making process used to select suppliers must be fact-based and driven by a rigorous analytical approach. Supplier selection is more critical than ever.

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Tracker Intelligence

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Inclusive Opportunities: Public procurement can be a tool to promote equality, diversity, and inclusion by prioritising contracts with suppliers committed to these ideals. It also aligns with global goals like reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting sustainable development. Why Does Social Value Matter In Public Procurement?

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Select GCR

MARCH 26, 2024

Additionally, there are opportunities in areas such as consulting, transportation, environmental services, and public safety. State and local governments often look for suppliers to provide a wide range of goods, including office supplies, equipment, vehicles, and technology.

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Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

JULY 17, 2024

Transport Transport as a form of waste could relate to more deliveries coming than needed. Ultimately, if done well, a LEAN approach can significantly contribute to a company’s bottom line helping to generate more profit as well as playing a key part in an ethical, sustainable and environmentally friendly approach to business.

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ivalua

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

In these instances, tradeoffs have been made, such as impeding carbon emissions reduction progress through the use of less sustainable products or carbon intensive transportation options. Organizational abilities to effectively assess risk and engage suppliers to mitigate it are woefully lacking in most cases.

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Open Contracting Partnership

JULY 31, 2023

Challenge : The City of Des Moines in Iowa wanted to leverage procurement to improve equity and sustainability, but knew its current procurement processes and tools were insufficient. City employees are now able to collaborate on procurement more efficiently, and better plan and track their aspirations around equity and sustainability.

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Import and Trade Remedies

MARCH 8, 2024

The Regulation will replace the current Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive 94/62/EC , aiming to reduce packaging waste and introducing a range of sustainability measures including a requirement for all packaging to be recyclable by 2030.

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GovSpend

MARCH 18, 2024

In her example, she reviewed different tire suppliers and demonstrated how historical PO data showed that one supplier had a long history of working with over 100 agencies, making that the clear winner of her business.

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Open Contracting Partnership

AUGUST 30, 2024

Introducing more sustainable procurement policies and processes presents an enormous opportunity for public authorities to not only contribute to reaching carbon emission reduction goals but also to drive sustainable societal and economic development. These were refined into simple sentences to express the green requirements.

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ivalua

OCTOBER 13, 2022

To reach net zero emissions from homes, transport, agriculture and industry will need to be cut. Upstream transportation and distribution. Downstream transportation ad distribution. In other words, these sectors will have to reduce the amount of carbon they put into the atmosphere. Capital goods. Waste generated in operations.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

JANUARY 5, 2024

Section 826 also requires the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment to issue implementing guidance no later than thirty days after the NDAA’s enactment. The provision also prohibits the Department of Transportation from providing federal grant funding to port authorities that use covered logistics software.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Sustainable Excellence Award – Presented to a government agency or contractor that has made outstanding contributions that meet the Federal Government’s sustainability goals. However, the Coalition has secured an additional room block at the Residence Inn by Marriott Fairfax Merrifield , located 1.5

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Level one and basic Level two certifications can be obtained through annual self-attestations submitted to the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS). Level 1 certification will require a self-assessment, attested to annually by the Affirming Official of the organization and submitted to DoD’s Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS).

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

DECEMBER 21, 2023

The first part highlights GSA’s achievements of the year, while the second discusses GSA’s sustainability programs. The second blog focuses on a myriad of sustainability programs GSA worked on in 2023, while shedding some light on future goals and aspirations. Code and the FAR.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 25, 2024

Transportation to the conference will be provided for guests staying at the Residence Inn Marriott via shuttle in the morning and evening on Wednesday and Thursday. Procuring sustainable products and services is presumed practical under the new rule with limited exceptions. miles away from the Fairview Park Marriott.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 11, 2024

Transportation to the conference will be provided for guests staying at the Residence Inn Marriott via shuttle in the morning and evening on Wednesday and Thursday. The Government Accountability Office disagreed and sustained the protest. [6] miles away from the Fairview Park Marriott.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

MARCH 12, 2024

Such activities may include phone calls or email inquiries to upstream suppliers or downstream users or employees or other agents of the manufacturer, including persons involved in the research and development, import or production, or marketing What is the timeline for compliance? 1] What environmental regulation is emerging?

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Select GCR

MARCH 18, 2025

The National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) offers MBE Certification. These challenges hinder the sustainability and growth of minority businesses, but MBE certification opens doors to funding sources like business loans, investment capital, and special grants.

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Select GCR

MARCH 25, 2025

Another key benefit is the opportunity to partner with large corporations that often include certified minority businesses in their supplier diversity initiatives. This certification connects MBEs with corporate members who are committed to supplier diversity.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 12, 2023

This most recent direction builds upon the Administration’s ongoing and wide-reaching effort (examples discussed here and here ) to leverage Federal procurement spending in pursuit of climate change and sustainability policy objectives. 57405, 57405 (Oct. 15, 2021) (emphasis added).

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

DECEMBER 7, 2023

They include commercial software firms, cloud providers, systems integrators, and IT hardware suppliers. To join the Green Committee or for further information on the Coalition’s work on sustainability and single-use plastics, please contact Ian Bell at ibell@thecgp.org.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Sustainability and the ongoing FAR case addressing greenhouse gas emissions reporting also have the potential to shape the federal market significantly. Additional reporting requirements increase the operational costs associated with the performance of federal contracts.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

DECEMBER 19, 2024

GSA Provides Updated Instructions on Identifying SUP Free Packaging GSA has updated an Interact post that explains how suppliers can garner a Single Use Plastic (SUP) free icon for products on GSA Advantage! To join, please contact Michael Hanafin at mhanafin@thecgp.org. can download the icon and use it on their website.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Government Makes Significant Progress in Meeting Sustainability Goals This week, Federal News Network reported on findings from the White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) on the governments sustainability goals. All meetings will be open for public attendance unless stated otherwise.

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