1. Kirklees Metropolitan Council Sustainable Procurement Policy & Communications Stella Lee Partnerships & Procurement Services

2. Discussion Points Background Kirklees Council’s ambitions Producing the policy Gaining support for the policy Communicating the policy Ongoing work

3. Background 7 th largest metropolitan authority in England 500+ purchasers across Services Spend £190 million per annum 50% is spent with local and regional suppliers Full Council EMAS accreditation since 2003

4. The Council’s Ambitions

5. Producing the policy Use ‘Flexible Framework’ from SPTF 5 key areas adopted and reflected in policy:- - People, Education & Awareness - Policy, Strategy & Communications - Procurement Process - Engaging Suppliers - Measurements & Results

6. Gaining Support Contact and inform: - Members – procurement champion & Leader of the Council Senior Management Group Executive Management Group Cabinet approval

7. Communication… Cascade the information: Intranet, internet e-newsletters, direct email, team meetings ECOs (Environmental Cascade Officers) Awareness sessions to Service purchasers Training workshops for staff A guide to sustainable procurement

8. The Council’s ongoing work… Work with our Services and Partners: - Raise awareness and deliver training Measure KPIs using EMAS system Include environmental and sustainability criteria in assessments Incorporate sustainability at early stages of procurement process Engage with local SMES and key suppliers/ contractors

9. Kirklees Metropolitan Council e: stella.lee@kirklees.gov.ukstella.lee@kirklees.gov.uk t: 01484 414953 w: www.kirklees.gov.ukwww.kirklees.gov.uk