Everything that the University buys has an impact on the environment - from obtaining natural resources and using energy in their production, to the fossil fuels that are used in their production.
Sustainable Shopping Guide
Where and what we choose to spend our money on has an impact socially and environmentally, locally and globally. To help you make your purchases a little more environmentally friendly we have put together a list of companies that stock Fairtrade, organic and sustainably produced gifts. Visit the guide.
The University spends over £30 million per year on goods and services. Over 20% of purchases are made from the Hertfordshire area. The University's Purchasing Department works on a number of issues to ensure sustainability is integrated into the procurement process. This includes:
- A sustainable purchasing policy
- Encouraging local suppliers
- Waste minimisation and recycling
- Use of environmental criteria
- Whole Life Costing
- Environmental and corporate risk analysis of the supply chain
- Training and awareness for staff
- Part of the SUPC Environment Group
Find out more UH Purchasing
UH Fairtrade information leaflet
Fair Fashion Show 2007
See photos from our Fair Fashion Show 2007. Thanks to the UH Netball Team and Street Dance Society for getting involved.
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