Sustainable Procurement
Sustainability is a key theme for Carlisle City Council and
is incorporated within the underpinning principles in the Corporate
Plan. In addition to this, the Council has an
Environmental Policy Statement that specifies our commitment to
reducing the environmental impact of our procurement of goods and
services.
It has become apparent to all that, the way we live now is
having a detrimental affect on the quality of our lives and on the
environment in which we live. To ensure a better quality of life
both now and for future generations, we need to look seriously at
the way we use the earth’s resources, operate our businesses and
live our lives. A sustainable approach recognises the broader
impacts of our actions and aims to minimise any adverse
effects.
Careful consideration needs to be given to the way in which
products are specified in tender documents and specifications,
however, legislation requires that the Council does not indulge in
anti-competitive or restrictive practices. To exclude certain
sources of supply may be deemed anti-competitive or
restrictive.