Purchasing. City purchasing offices should be aware that some of the products and services that a city buys are environmentally preferable to others.
1. City purchasing offices should pursue Green Public Procurement. By using their purchasing power to choose goods and services with a reduced environmental impact, local governments can make an important contribution toward sustainability goals. “Green Public Procurement” www.oecd.org/gov/public-procurement/green/ .
2. “Prioritize Climate-smart Purchasing and Contracting” www.pathtopositive.org
3. “Climate Mayors Electric Vehicle Purchasing Collaborative” www.driveevfleets.org
