Net-Zero Procurement Toolkit

The free, open-source Net-Zero Procurement (NCP) Toolkit  contains templates and tools that enable the rapid and smooth integration of a core net-zero and circular procurement elements into any existing procurement system. The Toolkit contains four core elements:

• NZP Bid Appraisal Template: This template heavily weights (i.e., 10%-30% of the points) 1)  supplier commitment to net zero targets and circularity and 2) product low-carbon / circular features. The weightings in the appraisal makes supplier and product net-zero and circularity attributes matter. This is the signature feature of a NZCP system.
• NZP Supplier Disclosure Tool: This tool enables a supplier to assess its commitment to science-based net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) targets and to circularity. It is the same generic assessment tool that can be used by any organization for this purpose: the Net-Zero Ambition Assessment Tool (NZAAT) In an NZP system, all suppliers ‒ regardless of sector or size ‒ voluntarily disclose their commitment to science-based net-zero targets and to circularity. If a supplier chooses not to disclose, they simply score zero and will not earn any of the points allotted to supplier commitments (see above).  The scores become part of the supplier’s profile and can be updated at any time. New suppliers complete the assessment as part of their bids.
• NZP Sample Product Specifications:  This is a checklist of low-carbon / circular specifications that can be used in RFPs to ensure goods and services are low-carbon and circularly designed. These specifications are in addition to the normal quality and performance specifications required by the user.
• NZP Sample Terms & Conditions (Ts & Cs): Contracts with winning suppliers stipulate an appropriate combination of incentives, penalties and conditions that reinforce supplier commitment to net-zero targets and circularity.
• Bonus: Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) Tool: This tool monetizes all ongoing direct and indirect costs, benefits and value associated with an acquisition. That is, it helps determine if initially paying more for the goods and services is the best long-term financial decision. It is used when appraising bids for large capital goods / assets. It can be used with any purchase, not just sustainability-related or climate-related acquisitions. It is also helpful when comparing lease vs. purchase options.

Click here to download the NZP Toolkit.
Click here to download a flyer that provides an overview of the NZP Toolkit.

Feedback: The toolkit is being continuously improved. Your suggestions are welcome. Please send your ideas to bobwillard@sustainabilityadvantage.com. Thanks.