Sustainable Purchasing
The materials and services we purchase as an institution have a significant social, economic and environmental impact. The University of Alberta works closely with suppliers, students, faculty and staff to make sure our purchases support our campus sustainability commitment.
Each year the University of Alberta's 15,000 employees spend millions of dollars on supplies and equipment. From exploring new ways to ship product to reusing or recycling product packaging, staff and faculty are encouraged to reduce their environmental impact of their purchasing activities.
To reduce the impact of the university's purchasing practices, Procurement and Contract Management works with several preferred suppliers. Our preferred supplier system creates a strong foundation for green purchasing practices. Using preferred suppliers reduces the volume of delivery traffic on campus, and increases the demand for more sustainable products and services.