Organisation & date |
Subject |
Process/approach |
Risks & Opportunities |
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| Renfrewshire Council - January 2026 |
Use of sustainability Test. Expert advice supporting development of a tailored structured approach to sustainability in a varied programme of requirements through a pilot project. |
Circular economy – materials and waste Climate Change - carbon reduction, carbon emissions, vehicles and logistics, hazardous materials Community Benefits – jobs and training Fair Work Practices |
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| Renfrewshire Council - November 2025 | Artificial Pitches | Use of Sustainability Test. Procurement Strategy informed by commodity market analysis and consultation with key stakeholders. Single Procurement Document question 4C.7 use as “information only” and refinement of sustainability requirements across similar tenders |
Circular economy – materials and waste Climate Change - carbon reduction, carbon emissions Community Benefits – jobs and training Fair Work Practices |
North Ayrshire CouncilAugust 2025 |
HVO Fuel |
Use of Prioritisation, Life Cycle Impact Mapping, Sustainability Test tools. Implementing a low emission fuel source (hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO)) in heavy trucks and refuse collection vehicles. |
Climate change - carbon emissions Circular Economy - reduced waste |
Fife CouncilApril 2025 |
Structured approach to prioritisation of categories and pipeline projects, to understand where to focus effort to achieve the most positive outcomes. Internal engagement. |
Climate change: energy – embodied carbon, vehicles, adaptation & resilience. Circular Economy - materials |
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NHS National Services Scotland November 2024 |
Start of sustainability journey seeking relevant environmental and social improvement, for complex medical equipment and services. Early market engagement. Sustainability Test. |
Climate Change - carbon reduction, carbon emissions, Circular Economy -extended use and repair, recyclability |
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City of Edinburgh Council added April 2024 (video) |
Extensive early market engagement. Use of sustainable procurement tools. Create lasting legacy for social & environmental improvement. |
Climate Change - carbon reduction, vehicles and logistics Circular economy – materials and waste |
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Glasgow Kelvin College February 2022 |
Life cycle impact mapping identified climate risks associated with purchasing new computers, which stimulated discussions around creative alternatives. |
Climate Change – improved performance – reduced carbon emissions Circular Economy - reduced waste |
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Scottish Government November 2021 |
Use of sustainable procurement tools. Expert advice from policy colleagues, externally and from the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB). |
Fair Work Practices Equality Community Benefits – jobs and training SMEs – Subcontracting opportunities Climate Change - carbon reduction, energy, transport Circular economy - waste, materials |
