Win Contracts and Save Money through Sustainable Procurement and the Green Accord

28 February 2012 : 11.30 - 14.00

Venue Exeter Corn Exchange, Market Street, Exeter EX1 1BW
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Event type Exeter Sustainable Business Network
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Win Contracts & Save Money through Sustainable Procurement & the Green Accord

Tuesday 28th February 2012

11.30am - 2.00pm with networking lunch

Exeter Corn Exchange, Market Street, Exeter EX1 1BW (click here for location and directions)

With tenders becoming ever more competitive, every company needs all the help it can get to win. And with more and more commercial and public sector bodies wanting to know the ‘Green Credentials' of their possible suppliers, you need to know how to maximise your efforts.

Learn how you can win more tenders and save money through purchasing by making the most of sustainable procurement policies and by using the award winning ‘Green Accord' approach across your supply chain.

More companies are insisting upon ‘Green' Sustainable questions in their tenders requiring suppliers to really get up to speed with good environmental credentials. Also larger companies and buyers can make better investments and cost effective buying decisions if they adopt more sustainable procurement policies, that look at economic, social and environmental and increasingly carbon costs not just of now but of the whole lifetime of ownership of the products.

One of the best ways is using the multi-award winning Green Accord approach which is already used by buyers such as the Met Office, Sir Robert McAlpine, University of Exeter, and TATA Consultancy Services. This allows buyers to work with suppliers and suppliers to prove their green credentials, even without a formal Environmental Management System and set yourself apart from your competitors. 

Listen first hand how approaches have saved businesses money from experts in sustainable procurement and a local growing company and what support there is available to you to help you.

It can be confusing to understand what IS sustainable procurement and what policies and approaches to put in place. This event will help with expert local knowledge and independent informative talks to enable you to understand:

  • What is Sustainable Procurement
  • What are the advantages to buyers of sustainable procurement policies to their CSR and bottom line
  • What are the advantages to suppliers in helping them win tenders and improving their credentials
  • What are the opportunities and benefits of using the Green Accord approach
  • Learn from a business on how sustainable procurement has helped them win work and save money
  • What support is available to you

The Event Speakers will include:

  • Mel Jones,Green Accord, Project Manager
  • Adrian Mitchell,DR Jones, on the opportunities of embracing environmental responsibilities
  • Mark Hodgson, Zero2050, on Sustainable Procurement

DR Jones is successful local construction company employing 200 people that considers itself a "green" company, which has adapted and developed normal business activities to strive to follow "green" agendas

Who Should Attend

The event is aimed at business people across Exeter and Devon who want to understand what sustainable procurement and Green Accord polices mean and how the tips they can use to win more business and save money.

How to Register

¨       ESBN Full Members: please email enquiries@exeterchamber.co.uk to register your free place. 

¨       Non-members: cost of attendance is £15 - please call 01392 43 11 33 to reserve your place and make a credit / debit card payment.

Closing date for reservations is Friday 24th February 2012

For further information please contact us at:

T: 01392 43 11 33

E: enquiries@exeterchamber.co.uk

W: www.exeterchamber.co.uk

Event sponsors: Green Accord and Jones Building Contractors

Event supported by: Exeter Chamber of Commerce and Zero2050

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