Sustainable procurement is widely recognised as having a critical role in addressing entrenched inequality and more fairly distributing future economic prosperity. For the Water sector, sustainable procurement holds the potential to help water utilities fulfil their role as stewards of our society, helping communities thrive.
As the world transitions to the 'new normal' and pursues economic recovery post COVID-19, a window of opportunity has opened for the Water sector to accelerate its transformation. But what difference can we really make? Organisations across the water industry have begun to build momentum in sustainable procurement through strategies such as relevant weighting and selection criteria in bidding processes, stakeholder engagement with underrepresented groups, and a shift in work culture and governance that embraces these concepts. These initiatives implemented separately however, may be too scattered across the industry to drive significant change. To deliver on its full potential, sustainable procurement must be implemented at scale across the industry. Essential to this goal is knowledge sharing, showcasing inspiring local activities and expanding experiences and learnings to a broader industry context.
Sustainable procurement in the water sector, an untapped opportunity for Australia
This comprehensive whitepaper, free to download, is provided to encourage knowledge across the water sector and foster best practice. Several real-life examples of sustainable procurement transformation are included, as well as a taste of the collective impact our industry could make through committed action.
Scaling up procurement in the water sector - live webinar series
Webinar 1 – Scaling Indigenous procurement in the water sector with Pat Donovan, MD Water Corporation (WA) and Sera Bray
In this webinar we explore ways in which skills and capability can be built to scale Indigenous procurement in the water sector and foster a two way learning and knowledge sharing environment.
Webinar 2 - Scaling up sustainable procurement to benefit vulnerable groups with Pat McCafferty, MD Yarra Valley Water (VIC) and Meha Bola
Social inequality is a significant challenge in society today. Climate change and extreme events such as COVID-19 can impact large numbers of people through issues such as homelessness, economic vulnerability and job loss. Procurement can play a key role in addressing these issues.
Webinar 3 - Scaling up sustainable procurement for small business & regional Australia with Darren Cleary, MD Hunter Water (NSW)
Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) play a pivotal in driving local economies however, they are also highly susceptible to environmental, social and economic adversities. Large organisations can support their local businesses and communities through appropriate procurement patterns.
Webinar 4 – Sustainable procurement and the Sustainable Development Goals with John Thwaites, Chair, Melbourne Water (VIC)
The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals represent a globally agreed framework to address many of the challenges facing society, including climate change, inequality, health, and economic prosperity. In this webinar we explore how procurement can be used in the water sector to implement and drive significant progress towards achieving the goals.
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