6.3.1 Standard procurement
Course subject(s)
Module 6. New business models and circular procurement
To support new business models that support a closed materials loop, and to support recycling and refurbishment, the procurement process can be very stimulating. Maud Rio explains in this video the standard procurement process and how it could stimulate.
Main takeaways
- Procurement of CRMs is a key issue.
- Procurement methods may apply in the case of CRMs.
- Sustainable procurement is a way forward by looking to environmental and societal issues.
- An example of procurement for waste management is given.
Some extra reading, in case you’d like to explore this topic further:
- Buying for a better world United Nations Environment. A guide on sustainable procurement for the UN System. Programme (UNEP), United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS), International Labour Organisation (ILO), and the ILO’s International Training Center (ITC ILO). 2011.
- Public Services and Procurement Canada. Green Procurement Scorecard: Electronic parts, components and test instruments. 2014.
- The Supply Chain Sustainability School. Sustainable Procurement: An Introduction.
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