Sustainable Purchasing

ASU Supply Chain Management and University Sustainability Practices are committed to integrating sustainability into its purchasing practices, focusing on both internal guidance and external supplier engagement.

• Sustainable Purchasing Guidelines: A comprehensive criteria to assist purchasers in making environmentally responsible choices. Refer to the Sustainable Purchasing Guidelines when making purchasing decisions.
• Guided buying tools: Provided resources to streamline the selection of sustainable products.
  • Check out the sustainable promotional materials purchasing toolkit.
  • Find sustainable shopping lists, preferred product sorts and eco product certifications on the SunRISE suppliers webpage.
• Department-focused support: Provide tailored sustainable purchasing solutions, including tailored sustainable purchasing training, market research and guidance on sustainable products and services for any ASU purchase.
  • Email University Sustainability Practices for expert advice to help departments increase the sustainability of their services and products.

Assess supplier commitment to sustainable practices through the RFP Sustainability Questionnaire. Please email Procurement for assistance in the assessment process.

Email USP for guidance on making your department's services and products more sustainable.