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As stated in our sustainability <a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sustainability-Plan-2020-25-final.pdf\">plan<\/a>, Goal 4.3 reflects our dedication to building the capacity for all departments and faculties to incorporate sustainability in the procurement of goods, services, and throughout the supply chain.<\/p>\n<h4><span id=\"page99R_mcid768\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">STRATEGIC ACTIONS:<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><span id=\"page99R_mcid769\" class=\"markedContent\"><\/span><span id=\"page99R_mcid771\" class=\"markedContent\">Develop policies, procedures, and guidelines that promote sustainable procurement throughout the institution.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><span id=\"page99R_mcid776\" class=\"markedContent\">Integrate sustainability principles into procurement activities to ensure the selection of products and services that provide long-term value for money and achieve wider economic, social, and environmental benefits.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><span id=\"page99R_mcid779\" class=\"markedContent\">Implement a preference for environmentally preferable products throughout the university where appropriate.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><span id=\"page99R_mcid783\" class=\"markedContent\">Ensure that employees, contractors, suppliers, and vendors follow the university’s commitment to sustainability and support sustainability principles.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Establish a system to increase the use of surplus goods by departments and faculties, reducing waste and promoting resource efficiency.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>The Importance of Sustainable Procurement<\/h3>\n<p>As a large campus with over 30,000 students, faculty, and staff, Carleton University has the power to work with suppliers to provide more sustainable products across campus. 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