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Climate Ambassadors

Funded by the DfE, Climate Ambassadors match volunteer climate experts with education settings.

Let’s Go Zero Climate Action Advisors

Part of Let’s Go Zero, Climate Action Advisors are independent experts who offer free support for schools, colleges, and nurseries across England.

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Topic: Procurement

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Establish collaborative working practices with all suppliers

At this point, you will have done extensive work to build strong, mutually beneficial relationships with your most significant suppliers. Now, broaden the scope of your collaboration to include all suppliers.

MilestoneLow costLong term action
Work with your significant suppliers to improve their data quality

Work with your significant suppliers to improve their data quality, using the plan you have developed.

Low costRepeat action
Develop sustainability targets for your suppliers

Set clear environmental and ethical standards that your suppliers must meet. These targets will guide suppliers to reduce their environmental impact.

Low costOne off action
Develop sustainability related supplier selection criteria

Supplier selection criteria are requirements you set that new suppliers must meet in order to be selected. Creating these criteria ensures that any new supplier you engage is aligned with your sustainability goals.

Low costOne off action
Ensure your significant suppliers and partnerships have committed to Net Zero

Using the collaborative approach you have now developed, encourage your significant suppliers to make a Net Zero commitment.

Low costLong term action