For Purchasers | Procurement

To prevent pollution.
We can protect the quality of our surroundings for generations to come. Our air and water quality directly impact human health, and environmental stewardship protects our community.
To conserve resources.
By conserving resources, we protect the regenerative capacity of our environment.
To encourage responsible business.
When we purchase responsibly, we encourage businesses to purchase responsibly as well. Demand for environmentally sensitive products is a key factor in availability and pricing.
To join with others.
By choosing low impact products and services, we partner with a large community of environmentally conscious.
To close the loop.
Green purchasing takes into account the cost of a product through its full life cycle, from the manufacturing to disposal of the product.
To reduce costs.
By optimizing the supply chain, avoiding waste, and conserving resources, we can avoid often unnecessary costs.