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
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