Agenda item

Responsible Procurement Strategy 2016-19

Report of the Chamberlain.

Minutes:

The Committee received a report of the Chamberlain that set out the Responsible Procurement Strategy to support the Air Quality Strategy. Members noted that the new Strategy would increase the use of low emissions vehicles and reduce environmental impact by sourcing sustainable food, timber and other goods and by optimising environmental management practices.

 

In response to a Member’s question regarding the use of paper cups at Guildhall, the Assistant Director of Cleansing Operations advised that he was meeting with Keep Britain Tidy shortly to discuss recyclable paper coffee cups. The Chamberlain added that Guildhall catering contracts were currently being reviewed prior to their renewal dates in two years’ time. The new contracts would include a requirement for the use of recyclable materials. She added that re-usable cups for use in the Guild café had recently been acquired from the City of London School for Girls.

 

In response to a question from the Deputy Chairman regarding the need to encourage other local business to follow best practice, the Director of Port Health and Public Protection advised that the CityAir programme had been successful and would continue to promote responsible procurement. The Assistant Director of Cleansing Operations advised that his team promoted the use of low emission and cycle-safe vehicles, and a detailed business case was now required from anyone needing to procure a diesel vehicle. He added that the Greater London Authority were due to begin a campaign soon to encourage commercial businesses to recycle food waste efficiently.

 

In response to a Member’s question regarding light pollution from a construction site on London Wall, the Director of the Built Environment advised that this would be looked into.

 

RESOLVED – That the Responsible Procurement Strategy to support the Air Quality Strategy be noted.

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