What Tools and Resources are Available?
We have a large bank of resources both publicly available and available to our members through their logins. These resources treat key areas in responsible procurement including environmental sustainability, and protecting human rights.
Responsible Procurement
- Carbon Net Zero Funding and Grants We know funding Carbon Net Zero (CNZ) projects are a big consideration when developing your plans. To support this, here is a helpful link from our colleagues at Crown Commercial Service to funding and grant opportunities to help your procurement function meet your institution’s CNZ goals.
- SUPC Responsible Procurement Statement
- Responsible Procurement Assessment Tool
- Responsible Procurement Master Commodity Coding Risk analysis – July 21
- UKUPC Responsible Procurement Glossary
- UKUPC Responsible Procurement Strategy
- HE TOMs New Social Value Guidance and Measurement Framework
- HE TOMs Measure Set
- HE TOMs Guidance Notes
Environmental Sustainability
LSE’s Sustainability Strategic Plan and Procurement’s Key Supporting Role
Presentation from the LUPC & SUPC Joint Responsible Procurement Group meeting on the 4th of February 2021
LUPC & SUPC Responsible Procurement Event Webinars – 4th November 2020
Includes three 45-minute webinars on How to enable the transition from a linear to a circular economy, delivered by the Ellen McArthur Foundation, a case study featuring the University of Bristol’s goals and plans in place for tackling the climate emergency and an update from LUPC and SUPC responsible procurement leads on recent activity and resources.
Protecting Human Rights
- SUMS Group Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy
- Modern Slavery Statement
- Modern Slavery Evaluation Guide – Compliance Checklist
- UKUPC Sustainable Development Goals Questions
- SUPC Policy on Working with SMEs
Supporting Suppliers
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More Information
- Higher Education Procurement Academy (HEPA)
- WRAP
- Environmental Association for Universities and Colleges (EAUC)
- Sustainability Exchange (a strategic partner of SUPC)