Procurement
The University’s procurement strategy places considerable emphasis on sustainability and environmental impact. Whole life costing techniques are employed to ascertain the true costs of ownership, including maintenance and disposal costs, as part of the appraisal of major purchases. Supplier appraisal for University and NEUPG Consortium framework agreements explores the environmental credentials of prospective suppliers, as well as wider issues of corporate social responsibility and legislative compliance.
As a major consumer of paper and related stationery items, the University has taken considerable pains to select a supplier with strong environmental policies and promotes the use of 100% recycled paper, in line with RAY (Recycling Action Yorkshire) and OGC guidelines.