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