SUSTAINABILITY IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR
Driving sustainable change in the public sector
There is growing emphasis on sustainable practices among all public sector organisations and there are various ways in which resellers can align their sales and operations with their sustainability goals, as Declan Boyce, enterprise account director at Cinos, explains.
As the UK government strives to meet ambitious environmental targets, including net zero emissions by 2050, sustainability and the environment are now at the forefront of every aspect of key decision making. It’s become a guiding force for organisations striving to be more efficient and responsible, not just to meet targets, but to futureproof our society and the environment. Within the public sector, the time for discussing how to be environmentally sustainable has passed. Government departments are now required to update their procurement practices and supplier engagement strategies to align with sustainability initiatives. Technology suppliers play an essential role in this transformation, helping to achieve ambitious sustainability goals and facilitate the transition towards digital operations. Sustainability is not limited to products and services In reality, what reseller organisations sell and do must be aligned. Those organisations that advertise products that support sustainability but don’t have a strategy of their own for reducing other key areas such as their carbon footprint must be aware that they’re only tackling half the issue. 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. These platforms facilitate remote troubleshooting of technology issues and reduce the need for onsite engineer visits.
Moreover, they enable organisations to regulate systems like heating, ventilation and air conditioning by adjusting room temperatures based on occupancy and intelligently powering down meeting room technology during periods of inactivity. But sustainability is more than just the eco- friendliness of products. It covers 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 in the process of setting science- based targets that match departmental sustainability outcomes”, resellers must show a comprehensive commitment to sustainability across their operations. This holistic approach is essential to meet the evolving expectations of public sector buyers.
Declan Boyce enterprise account director
cinos.net
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Sustainability is more than just the eco-friendliness of products. It covers the entire lifecycle of goods and services...
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