How to take simple steps towards carbon neutrality
For suppliers looking to grow their business in the public sector, a sustainability strategy and action plan is now 'table stakes'. For many public sector procurements, environmental sustainability can account for 10% or more of the overall scoring evaluation.
However, for many organisations, in particular small to medium sized businesses (SMEs), setting out on the road to becoming a carbon neutral business can seem like a daunting task. Where do you even start? What data do you need to capture? How can you make inroads into your carbon footprint?
Help is out there!
Fortunately, because the drive to net zero is being led by the UK Government, there is plenty of clear and comprehensive guidance available for those looking to set out on this journey.
Firstly, it’s worth being aware that UK Gov drives its strategy across a number of initiatives, including sustainability through what are known as PPN’s (Procurement Policy Notes). The most pertinent one