Green Procurement The Role of Environmental Managers

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1 - Readiness thru Health Green Procurement The Role of Environmental Managers Beth Martin US Army Center for Health Promotion and Preventive Medicine Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland

2 Topics: Brief Overview of the GPP The DOD GPP Policy and Strategy Responsibilities of Environmental Personnel Tasks Tools

3 What do we mean by Green Procurement? Showing preference for purchasing products that are: Made with Recycled Content Biobased Environmentally Preferable Energy Efficient or Water Efficient Renewable Energy Sources Alternative Fuels or Vehicles Lacking in Ozone-Depleting Substances (ODS) Lacking in Priority Chemicals EPEAT-Registered Electronics

4 EO Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy, and Transportation Management Signed 24 January 2007 Consolidated and strengthened 5 EOs and 2 Memorandums Summary Federal employees must show preference for environmentally preferable products and take actions to conserve resources (fossil fuels, water, and energy)

5 EO Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy, and Transportation Management Key Requirements: Green Procurement Energy & water efficiency in facility design, construction, & operation Reduction of toxic chemical use Maintain waste reduction & recycling programs (DOD goal of 35%) Sustainable buildings Increase alternative fuel use 10% per year & reduce petroleum use by 2% per year Electronics must be EPEAT-registered & managed through end of life Computers & monitors must be Energy Star enabled features

6 DOD Green Procurement Policy and Strategy August 27, 2004 Formally Establishes DOD Green Procurement Program (GPP) Requires that green products and services be considered as first choice for all procurements Assigns responsibility to virtually every DOD employee; notes need for GPP awareness training Requires implementation at organizational level where initial purchasing requirements are defined Requires documentation of objectives, targets, and actions in an installation-level plan Uses the EMS framework for implementation

7 Implementing an Installation GPP Six steps Role of Environmental Staff

8 GP Plan Implementation Step 1. Set Policy and Get Command Support Step 2. Identify Aspects and Impacts Step 3. Establish Objectives and Targets Step 4. Assign Responsibilities and Implement Operational Controls Step 5. Train Personnel & Promote GP Step 6. Initiate Monitoring and Measuring Procedures Document Steps 3-6 in a Green Procurement Plan

9 Implement an awareness program to promote green procurement Coordinate with GPP Team DOC, DOL, DPW, Public Affairs, tenants Evaluate current training programs for coverage of GP Host GP training Developed internally Provided by outside source Initial, refresher, tailored Review training programs to make sure content is current Coordinate with Public Affairs to use various media to promote the GPP

10 Advise the procurement request initiators and contracting officers on acquisition strategies for green products and services and provide current listings Be knowledgeable of current regulations and tools Use Web sites: Recovered material ( Environmentally preferable ( Energy efficient ( Renewable energy ( Water efficient ( Biobased ( and Alternative fuels and fuel efficiency ( Ozone depleting substances ( Priority chemicals ( EPEAT-registered computers and monitors (

11 Provide procurement request originators with information and tools supporting non-mandatory GPP initiatives, such as the web links for EPA Green Cleaning Product recommendations, the EPA EPP database, and green product catalogs from the General Services Administration (GSA) and Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Web links: GSA DLA DLA EPA JWOD USDA SBA (small businesses) for sustainable buildings

12 Provide GP consultation support to all personnel and organizations involved in the purchasing process Integrate into EMS GP Team can be an EMS team Participate in GP Team meetings Review contracts for GP compliance Have a GP duties assigned to a staff member (P2 manager) Network with other installations

13 Provide recommendations to management personnel across all organizations involved in the purchasing process on the preparation, implementation, and monitoring of the GPP Be involved throughout process Plan, do, check, act Assist with or contract for GPP Plan development Implement DOD prescribed responsibilities for implementation Assist in developing checking and corrective action processes (sample annual review form in Army GP Guide)

14 Environmental Program Role The Verbs Tell the Story! Provide Assist Support Advise Consult Recommend

15 GPP Services Training EQCC Briefings, full and half day seminars, tailored classes for various audiences Developing GPP Plans GPP Audits Green Procurement Training GP Plan

16 GPP Technical Contacts: Pat Rippey DSN Comm (410) OR Beth Martin DSN Comm (410)