the value of sustainability
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Increasing importance Indeed, it is expected that sustainability will become an increasingly important factor when dealing with public sector organisations in the future.
“Undoubtedly sustainability will continue to be a key component of the public sector’s agenda,” says Declan. “This shift in focus is reflective of the challenge on a global scale and for the UK to meet its sustainability targets, the public sector must lead the way. Chris Howes, chief digital information officer, Defra stated ‘ICT and digital services are increasingly held up as a key component of any solution to the global climate crisis and associated targets and goals.’ “The enduring focus on sustainability is here to stay. As we continue to refine our ability to collect and analyse data, sustainable initiatives and practices will seamlessly integrate into the core operations of public sector entities and permeate throughout the broader supply chain. It is therefore crucial that resellers, along with the entire supply chain,
demonstrate an unwavering commitment to sustainability, from product development right through to procurement practices and technology utilisation.”
Chris agrees, adding that Net Zero is now a political imperative. “No public sector organisation is exempt,” he says. “Strict targets are in place, with accountability expected from leadership to deliver this. “If you are involved in putting together a bid for the public sector, sustainability must be at the very top of the agenda. This is only going to become more essential as we move closer towards net zero – organisations that comprehensively embrace this will feel the benefits in the bidding process.” n
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