Wednesday, April 12, 2023

UVA Joins the Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council

Contributed by Mark Cartwright

The University of Virginia has joined the Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council, a who’s who of private sector, higher ed, government, and non-profit advocates. Higher Ed members include Yale, Harvard, Princeton, MIT, NYU, Stanford, Emory, and Georgia Tech.

The SPLC connects members to best-in-class sustainable procurement expertise including one-on-one training, a network of engaged peers, and practical guidance that includes case studies, webinars, contract language, tools, and category-specific resources. Within Procurement and Supplier Diversity Services, Song Song and John Gerding have taken the lead in sustainability efforts, partnering with the Office of Sustainability at UVA. 

Any UVA employee can sign up for free online access to the SPLC and enjoy their network and resources by visiting https://www.sustainablepurchasing.org/create-account.

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