Developed by
World Resources Institute and World Business Council for Sustainable Development
Category
Region
Global, Asia, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, Middle East and North Africa, North America, Oceania, Sub-Saharan Africa
Developed for global usage
Forest Level
Nearby Forest, Faraway Forest
Resource Type
Guidance and Framework
Expertise Level
Generalist, Specialist
Language
English
Cost
Free
Sustainable Procurement Guide
Launched in 2014
Why Use the Tool
The Sustainable Procurement Guide assists city sustainability officers and business procurement managers in the development and implementation of wood and paper-based procurement policies. The guide identifies and reviews issues central to the procurement of wood and paper-based products, and highlights resources that can be of help for those seeking to protect nearby and faraway forests. Relevant resources provided at the end of the guide contain many useful..
Recommended Tool
Cities4Forests recommends the Sustainable Procurement Guide as it provides clear guidelines, additional resources, and illustrative examples. The guide primarily targets sustainability officers and business procurement managers, so city officials will need to adapt some recommendations.
Outputs
Checklist for assessing procurement
Contact
Ruth Nogueron, WRI Associate: ruth.nogueron@wri.org