Sustainable Procurement Guidelines

Minimise and reduce the need for products and services whenever possible.

Avoid purchasing single-use disposable items.

Avoid purchasing and using of woodfree white paper as far as possible.

Use recycled paper wisely: only print when necessary.

Purchase products with recycled content or reuse products or materials where possible.

Choose products with minimal packaging.

Support fair trade products and engage services of social enterprise where feasible.

Choose recycled products and products of high recycled content.

Choose electrical appliances with greater energy efficiency, e.g. those carrying a highly rated EMSD Energy Label.

Comply with all applicable local legislation and regulations, and whenever possible, the guidelines or best practices of sustainable procurement.

Avoid shark fin and seafood items classified under the “Red - Avoid” category in the WWF Sustainable Seafood Guide at University’s functions.

Not serve shark fin and seafood items classified under the “Red - Avoid” category in the WWF Sustainable Seafood Guide;

participate in the Green Monday campaign by offering additional vegetarian items at discounted prices every Monday; and

have discontinued the use of styrofoam tableware and other single-use plastic materials since April 2024.