Alignment But it isn’t just about the products or services that organisations provide, but how they conduct their business themselves in a sustainable way.
“What organisations sell and what organisations do must be aligned,” says Declan. “Those organisations that advertise products that support sustainability but don’t have a strategy for reducing other key areas such as their carbon footprint have to be aware that they’re only tackling half the issue.” Declan adds that from a product standpoint, significant strides have been made in recent years toward developing solutions with sustainability in mind. “For instance, resource monitoring platforms empower organisations to oversee and manage their office technology centrally, yielding numerous sustainability advantages,” he says. “These platforms facilitate remote troubleshooting of technology issues, reducing the necessity for onsite engineer visits. Moreover, they enable organisations to regulate systems like HVAC, adjusting room temperatures based on occupancy and intelligently powering down meeting room technology during periods of inactivity.” But Declan notes that sustainability is more than just the eco- friendliness of products; it encompasses the entire lifecycle of goods and services, including the practices of the reseller and the broader supply chain. “In line with Defra’s sustainability objectives, which advocate for procurement solely from ‘suppliers who have committed to or are the process of setting science-based targets that match departmental sustainability outcomes’ resellers must exhibit a comprehensive dedication to sustainability across their operations,” he says. “This holistic approach is crucial to meet the evolving expectations of public sector buyers.”
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