Upcoming Webinar – Best Practices: Sustainable Purchasing
Posted in Strategic Sourcing
Date: 2/27/25, 11:30 AM EST
As Spring approaches and commencement looms, please join us for a conversation on how you can use your purchasing strategies to contribute to the University’s sustainability goals.
Featured Speaker: Ayana Thomas, Director of Sustainability, Administration & Culture at Georgetown’s Office of Sustainability
The Sustainable Purchasing Webinar will include best practices on purchasing in the following areas:
- Supplies – prioritizing the purchase eco-friendly and durable items to reduce waste
- Events – putting a green touch on everything in your event plan (space design, catering, gifts/swag)
- Travel – identifying lowest emission travel options for ground transportation, airfare, and lodging
- Local Shopping – optimizing spend through local suppliers to achieve a variety of sustainability benefits