Welcome This one-day public sector conference will provide delegates with a unique insight into recent developments and outline the Government’s current sustainability goals and how they can be achieved. Responsible for an annual procurement spend in excess of £140 billion, the UK public sector market is the largest buyer of goods and services in the country. It is unsurprising then that public sector procurement practitioners are under increasing pressure to ensure that their procurement makes a positive contribution to the environment, and the recent publication of the Sustainable Procurement National Action Plan has ensured that this issue is high on the agenda for procurement professionals and suppliers working across this sector. Guest Speaker Mark Lynas Author of High Tide: News from a Warming World Other speakers include:   Barbara Morton Director, Action Sustainability   Sally Collier Executive Director of Policy, Standards and Capability, OGC   Graham Randles Programme Manager for the Mayor of London’s Green Procurement Code, London Remade   Will Martin MCIPS Procurement Strategy Manager, Environment Agency   John Warrington Director of Policy and Innovation, NHS PASA   Justin Slater Director of Policy and Programme, Partnerships for Schools

About this Conference

But what is Sustainable Procurement?

Sustainable procurement means purchasing goods and services in ways that maximise positive benefits and minimise negative impacts on society, the economy and the environment throughout the full life-cycle of the product.

Across the UK various targets and directives have been the motivator for change, including:

• Climate Change Levy
• Recycling Targets
• WEEE Directive
• Landfill Tax

Sustainable procurement, however, requires buyers and suppliers to consider the following factors when procuring goods and services:

• Green Procurement
• Ethical Consumption
• Corporate Responsibility

In considering these factors in all purchasing decisions the targets and directives above will be much more attainable.

Why Attend?

The National Sustainable Procurement Conference and Exhibition will be the
leading forum for discussion and networking for public sector personnel involved
in procurement. This event will provide you with a unique opportunity to network with a highly influential audience of procurement personnel from across all areas of the public sector. Any company which is already involved with, or is considering becoming involved with, the public sector would greatly benefit by attending this event.