by KevinLyons (Author)
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
Format: Paperback
Pages: 240
Publisher: Pluto Press
Published: 25 Dec 1998
ISBN 10: 0745313418
ISBN 13: 9780745313412