How to buy energy-efficient goods and services
13 September 2012
The complexities of green procurement mean that buyers should beware of basing purchasing decisions on how much power their suppliers use, advises Sam Tulip
Making ever more efficient use of energy is widely recognised as being generally good for the planet and of direct economic benefit to the organisation. The parts played by architects, equipment and process designers have received greater emphasis than purchasing, but its techniques, in particular whole-life costing, and its contact with suppliers can make energy-...