Progressing the Agenda
The environment is changing rapidly, and whether the effects are manmade or part of a natural cycle is almost irrelevant. Public sector procurement has a pivotal role to play in matters of sustainability.
"We are in the most difficult economic climate for a generation and need to pursue every possible opportunity we have to create wealth. We will continue to work to strengthen Scottish supply chains, ensure we benefit from new technology developments and deliver cost savings for consumers and business through energy efficiency improvements."
John Swinney
Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Sustainable Growth
This one day conference will provide public sector delegates with a unique insight into the recent developments and outline the Scottish Government's current sustainability goals and how they can be achieved.
Agenda for the day
The Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Sustainable Growth John Swinney will provide the keynote speech. There will be important contributions from those involved in supporting improvement and advancement in the sustainability agenda including:
- Duncan McLaren, Chief Executive Friends of the Earth Scotland, and
- Janice Pauwels, Sustainable Scotland Network.
You will hear about:
- policy development
- what sectors are doing to meet the challenge
- case studies that report how action is being taken to meet the challenges
Why attend?
The conference will bring together environmental experts to examine current legislation and the role that procurement personnel must play to achieve their environmental targets.
Who should attend?
- Contract managers
- Energy management officers
- Environmental officers
- Procurement personnel
- Recycling and waste minimisation managers
- Sustainable development managers
- Waste collection and disposal managers
- Waste management officers.
To find out more and to register visit Scottish Sustainable Procurement Conference and Exhibition 2009.