Publisher's Synopsis
Supported by WWF this vital new book demonstrates how to make environmentally sound purchasing decisions. Drawing on his experience as the head of purchasing for a major American university, Kevin Lyons offers a practical guide to responsible purchasing. Working for a university with a population of 60,000 Lyons faced the challenge of how to reduce damage to the environment while still meeting the needs of this community.
Lyons covers the key areas including:
purchasing policy design and implementation strategies
how to write environmentally-sensitive contracts
the relevance of environmental laws
understanding the competitive bidding process
enforcing the environmental responsibilities of suppliers
developing corporate leadership strategies
putting contractual enhancements into action
developing national and international environmental partnerships
