We’re here to help you buy more sustainably
Sustainable procurement helps generate long-term environmental benefits for your organisation, society and the economy. Our agreements offer several sustainable products and services, such as:
- modular buildings
- cloud storage
- low-emission vehicles
- heat pumps
So, whether you have a single requirement or need an integrated solution, we can empower you to make the future greener.
What is sustainable procurement?
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Product lifecycle
Sustainable procurement is about managing a product’s entire lifecycle. It involves evaluating whether it can be reused, remanufactured or repurposed.
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Sustainable Procurement Strategies
Systematic approaches integrating environmental, social and economic considerations into purchasing decisions. For example, following the Government Buying Standards.
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Limit single-use plastics
The UK government’s 25-year plan for the environment aims to eliminate avoidable plastic waste by 2042. Our contracts can help you limit single-use plastic from existing and new agreements at no extra cost.
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Carbon net zero
The government aims to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. We can help you transition to renewable, low-carbon energy sources such as LED lighting, low-emission vehicles and low-carbon construction materials.
News and blogs
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Let CCS help you access the Public Sector Decarbonisation funding scheme for your capital projects
Are you a public sector organisation looking for routes to decarbonising your building stock?
Read more about Let CCS help you access the Public Sector Decarbonisation funding scheme for your capital projects -
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How CCS is enabling a greener supply chain
CCS is enabling a greener supply chain by supporting suppliers to meet new government regulations and publish their carbon reduction plans.
Read more about How CCS is enabling a greener supply chain
Helpful information before you start buying
Your buying decisions have the power to boost local economy, make our society fairer, strengthen communities and make the future greener.
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Carbon net zero
Our commercial agreements can help you meet carbon net zero objectives in everything from vehicle procurement to renewable energy.
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Preventing modern slavery
We have a zero-tolerance approach towards modern slavery and actively manage the risk in our commercial agreements.
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What is social value?
We aim to maximise social, environmental and economic benefits from every pound of public money spent through our commercial deals.
Get in touch with our sustainability experts
Talk to us
You can also contact us by email or phone
Email: info@crowncommercial.gov.uk
Telephone: 0345 410 2222
CCS customer services team is available Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.