Supplies & Procurement
The supplies used to create and successfully run your events contribute to the health and wellbeing of your patrons, vendors, team members & staff. Every purchase is a choice, and over time can have a substantial impact on the environment as well as your business operations. Every choice you make matters! Exploring available sustainable options from existing vendors is often the easiest way to start, and can be a catalyst for shifting the market towards the regenerative future.
Blue Action: Develop a sustainable purchasing policy and/or work with third party suppliers and vendors to achieve sustainability goals.
Create a company-wide requirement to purchase from sustainable suppliers wherever possible. This can include sourcing locally from nearby vendors, and sourcing from vendors that minimize their environmental impact, such as reducing waste, using renewable materials, and minimizing carbon footprints throughout their supply chain. This plan should also include training and integration into orientation materials, so all employees and new hires are made aware of this policy.