Sustainable Procurement 23rd June 12:00 - 13:00 via Zoom

Sustainable/ Circular procurement is crucial for several reasons, affecting not just the environment but also social and economic factors. Sustainable procurement involves integrating sustainability considerations into buying decisions. This means prioritizing products and services that have a lower environmental footprint, support social equity, and are economically practical. It aligns waste management practices with broader environmental and social goals, leading to more efficient and responsible operations.
• Sustainable procurement practices help reduce the environmental footprint of waste management activities by prioritizing eco-friendly products and services.
• By choosing sustainable options, waste managers can often find cost-effective solutions that also meet environmental goals such as net zero.
• Many regulations and policies now require sustainable practices, so understanding and implementing them is crucial for compliance.
• By embracing sustainable practices, waste managers can mitigate various risks, such as supply chain disruptions due to environmental regulations or resource scarcity.
• Implementing sustainable practices can enhance the reputation of waste management companies, making them more attractive to clients and stakeholders as it ensures that materials are ethically sourced ethically, supporting fair labour practices and contributing to social equity.
• Waste Companies that prioritize sustainability often drive innovation and gain a competitive edge. They can attract environmentally conscious consumers and investors.
By integrating these practices, businesses can contribute to a more sustainable future while also benefiting economically and socially.
This virtual course has been designed to aid those managing and delivering waste services for the public or private sector to understand the basics of sustainable procurement.

Net Zero 30th June 12:00 - 13:00 via Zoom

Waste and resource management plays a crucial role in reaching the UK’s net-zero goals. Increasingly waste professional’s need to understand the concept of net zero and how it relates to waste management policies, practices and performance.
This course provides an overview of the background to Net Zero, explains what Net Zero and Carbon Offsetting mean as well as identifying the challenges of delivering Net Zero. It goes on to look at the contents of a Carbon Reduction Plan, a requirement for public sector contracts, from a waste perspective. It also offers an insight into the use of Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) in the industry.
This virtual course has been designed to help those managing and delivering waste services for the public or private sector to gain a basic understand of Net Zero. 

Circular Economy 7th July 12:00 - 13:00 via Zoom