Green Procurement Policy

Mayne Veterinary Clinic Ltd is committed to sourcing and procuring ‘environmentally preferable’ products and services that meet current performance, safety and regulatory requirements.

By adopting this green procurement policy, Mayne Veterinary Clinic Ltd agrees to:

  • Act in accordance with the waste hierarchy, avoiding the unnecessary procurement of products and services where possible.
  • Use the criteria set out below to make decisions relating to the procurement of goods and services.
  • Review and, if necessary, update the policy on an annual basis.
  • Share the policy with all staff making procurement decisions.
  • Monitor on-going procurement activity including updating our procurement list annually.
  • Provide regular feedback to green team members

Green Procurement Criteria

Mayne Veterinary Clinic Ltd will consider the following criteria when making procurement decisions:

  • Eliminating or reducing the procurement of products or services that have the most harmful environmental impact, specifically when looking into cleaners and disinfectants.
  • Procuring reused, refurbished, remanufactured and recycled-content products when possible.
  • Purchasing greener products available through existing suppliers, such as energy saving office equipment, biodegradable cleaning products, recycled content/FSC stationery and where appropriate, use reusable and refillable products.
  • Supporting local remanufacturing efforts by purchasing at least a portion of recycled/upcycled products from local organisations where they exist.
  • Actively encouraging suppliers to stock products and services that have minimum environmental impact and reduce the packaging in which products are supplied.
  • Asking suppliers to provide clear information about the processes and materials used in their manufacturing processes, identifying any processes harmful to the environment and seek suppliers that are working towards the phase out of such practices.

It may not be possible to purchase a green alternative for every product or service. Compromise may be required. Mayne Veterinary clinic ltd will endeavour to:

  • Address the significant environmental impacts of current procurement.
  • Set targets and dates to achieve changes in purchasing practice.
  • Engage colleagues responsible for procurement decisions with general environmental awareness and provide support for them to improve the sustainability of our supply chain.

Julie Sturgeon is responsible for the implementation of this policy and the monitoring of procurement activity in accordance with it.

Mayne Veterinary Clinic Ltd will make this policy available when requested to interested parties including members of the public, including making a copy available on the Mayne Vets website.