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Sustainability in Procurement

Sustainability in Procurement. Christy L. Jackiewicz Outreach Program Manager Office of Small Business Utilization. May 2012. Introduction.

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Sustainability in Procurement

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  1. Sustainability in Procurement Christy L. JackiewiczOutreach Program ManagerOffice of Small Business Utilization May 2012

  2. Introduction • This training was developed to provide a wealth of knowledge to the small business whether downloading from our website for a quick view, taking notes during a education session or as a reference document for those times you just need to review a section or two. • Our goal is to connect you to opportunities in our agency. Let us know how we are doing and how we can improve. • www.gsa.gov/osbu

  3. Purpose • Define Sustainability • Understand GSA Drivers and Goals • Learn about Current Green Requirements • Learn How Small Business can be the Solution • Provide sources for more informaiton

  4. What is Sustainability? • “sustainability’’ and ‘‘sustainable’’ mean to create and maintain conditions, under which humans and nature can exist in productive harmony, that permit fulfilling the social, economic, and other requirements of present and future generations” • E.O. 13514 definition

  5. What is Driving Green Purchasing? As the largest consumer of energy in the U.S. economy, the Federal Government can and should lead by example when it comes to creating innovative ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, increase energy efficiency, conserve water, reduce waste, and use environmentally responsible products and technologies. - President Obama

  6. Sustainable Acquisition • Federal agencies are required by statutes and executive orders to purchase certain products with specific environmental or energy attributes. • “Green purchasing” or “sustainable acquisition” refers to purchasing products with these attributes and purchasing services under which these products will be supplied or used.

  7. Executive Order 13514 • Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy, and Economic Performance

  8. Executive Order 135143 Goals for Improvement • greenhouse gas emissions • energy efficiency • water use efficiency and management • pollution prevention and waste elimination • regional and local integrated planning • sustainable Federal buildings • sustainable acquisition • electronics stewardship • environmental management

  9. Executive Order 13514 • Requires agencies to ensure that 95% of all new contracts, including contract modifications, for products and services specify: • Energy-efficient products • Water-efficient products • Biobased products • Environmentally preferable products and services • Non-ozone depleting substances • Recycled content products • Non-toxic or less-toxic alternatives

  10. Executive Order 13423 • E.O. 13423, Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy, and Transportation Management, sets acquisition-related goals for: • Purchasing green products • Sustainable Federal buildings • EPEAT-registered products • Non- or low-toxic or hazardous products

  11. Why is this so important?

  12. 2009: Real property portfolio of 912,780 assets, including 429,000 buildings 2010: Spent $535 billion on goods and services 2010 : Released 132.2 MTCE (Metric Tons Carbon Equivalent) The Damages We spend $3.5 billion annually to provide energy to our facilities.

  13. Waste • In the U.S., buildings account for a high proportion of resource use and waste generation: 14% of potable water consumption 30% of waste output 38% of carbon dioxide emissions 40% of raw materials use 24 – 50% of energy use 72% of electricity consumption

  14. Is Small Business the Solution? • Innovate • Adapt to change • See the value and the need • Grow the community • Make an impact • Be a leader • Be the Solution

  15. Be the Solution! • Innovate Cleaner Ways to Support Customer Needs • Travel / Commuting • Office Lighting • Computer Settings • Personal Electronics • Less Stuff • Printing • Office Supplies • Disposal • Indoor environmental quality • Biobased

  16. Be the Solution! • Update certifications in GSA Advantage • Migrate to Greener GSA Schedules • Partner with other GSA Contractors who have met green certifications • Contractor Teaming Arrangements • Subcontracting • Joint Ventures

  17. Construction Vendors List your company in the Green Proving Ground site. www.gsa.gov/gpg

  18. GSA Schedules Holders Can Update !www.gsaadvantage.gov

  19. GSA Schedules and Sustainable Requirementswww.gsa.gov/elibrary • Schedule 36 (Office, Imaging, and Document Solutions) – Energy Star only mandate added summer 2010 • Schedule 73 (Food Service, Hospitality, Cleaning Equipment and Supplies, Chemicals and Services) – Effective mid–October, Energy Star and BioPreferred requirements

  20. GSA Schedules and Sustainable Requirementswww.gsa.gov/elibrary • Schedule 51V (Hardware) – Energy Star, water efficient, and non-ozone depleting substances mandates • Schedule 03FAC (Facilities Maintenance and Management) – clearly identifies energy efficiency services and innovations in renewable energy • Schedule 72 (Furnishings and Floor Coverings) – added a requirement for carpet to be NSF-140 Gold compliant

  21. Sustainable Products and Services • A tremendous resource to help the Federal government reduce its energy/water consumption during the design, construction, and operations of buildings since the Federal government has a giant footprint through its size and number of buildings nationwide. 

  22. Learn More About Selling Sustainable http://www.epa.gov/cpg Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines http://www1.eere.energy.gov Department of Energy Energy Efficient and Renewable Energy www.epa.gov/oppt/epp Environmentally Preferable Purchasing

  23. Learn More About Selling Sustainable http://www.energystar.gov Energy Star http://www.epeat.net Global Registry for Greener Electronics www.biopreferred.gov USDA BioPreferred Program

  24. Learn More About Selling Sustainable www.gsa.gov/sustainability GSA’s Green Procurement Page www.fedcenter.gov Compliance Assistance Center

  25. Government Green Buying Resource www.gsa.gov/greenproductcompliation Exterior Finish and Trims Facility Operations Break room Supplies Kitchen Appliances Packaging products HVAC Roofing So much more…

  26. Sustainable Best Practices • Become an establish leader • Innovate eco friendly business development • Identify Green goals for your employees • Adopt telework efforts to decrease overhead, commuting cost and the environmental impact • Measure company and individual green house gas emissions and monitor annually for decreases • Advertise your sustainable achievements • Participate in green initiatives with government agencies

  27. Summary • Executive Order 13514 • 95% of new contract actions must be green (including EPEAT Registered) • Reduce water use by 2% annually • Includes task and delivery orders • Applies where such products and services meet agency performance requirements • Government Purchasing will Include: • WaterSense /water conserving products • Recycled Content Products • BiobasedProducts • Environmentally Preferable Products • Energy Star Products

  28. Small Business Advocates in GSAwww.gsa.gov/osbu, www.gsa.gov/smallbizevents, www.gsa.gov/smallbizguide • Each Federal agency has an Office of Small Business Utilization put in place by congress “…to promote the maximum practicable use of all designated small business categories within the Federal Acquisition process…” These advocates report to the head of their agency on the success of this partnership. • Finding creative new ways to educate • Sponsoring and delivering business development training • Integrating low-cost networking events into established venues • Providing free counseling and more…

  29. Access OSBUwww.gsa.gov/osbu • www.gsa.gov/smallbizguide • (publications, video, fact sheets…) • www.gsa.gov/smallbizevents • (GSA events around the country just for small business) • Wantall events? www.gsa.gov/events • Interact.gsa.gov • Small Business Solutions Group • (blogs, discussion boards, and more)

  30. Access OSBUwww.gsa.gov/osbu • www.twitter.com/gsaosbu • (information and feedback changing small business partnerships) • www.facebook.com • GSA, Office of Small Business Utilization • (Fan Page with lots of updates)

  31. GSA Partners Advocating for Small Business • Small Business Administration • SBA provides business counseling, training and business development specialists providing free and low-cost services in your area.www.sba.gov1-800-U-ASK-SBA (1-800-827-5722) • The Association of Procurement Technical Assistance Centers PTACs are dedicated to assisting businesses seeking to compete successfully in federal, state and local government contracting.   http://www.aptac-us.org/new •  Federal OSBU Agency Offices • The Small Business Act as amended by Public Law 95-507 established the Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business (OSDBU) to promote the maximum practicable use of all designated small business categories within the Federal Acquisition process. • http://www.osdbu.gov

  32. GSA Sources of Support

  33. We want to hear from you. Please share your success stories, comments, questions and concerns. Christy L. Jackiewicz General Services Administration Office of Small Business Utilization www.gsa.gov/osbu 1-855-OSBUGSA (672-8472) Small Business Solutions

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