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We prioritize sustainable procurement practices, focusing on environmentally friendly and socially responsible products and services to support ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV's commitment to sustainability.
Committed to Sustainability, Climate Action and a Better Future
Amplify your Purchasing Dollars for a Better World
Our social procurement guide identifies the benefits of adopting social procurement practices such as:
- providing economic opportunities for disadvantaged individuals and groups;
- supporting the growth of small, local, diverse businesses and social enterprises; and
- contributing to the health and well-being of local community members and institutions.
¶¡ÏãÔ°AV is one of four post-secondary institutions that worked on this guide with support from the British Columbia Collaborative for Social Innovation (BCCSI) and the .
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Driving Positive Change in Communities
Sustainability
Our commitment to sustainability ensures that we consider the environmental impacts of our procurement decisions.
Social well-being
Our purchasing decisions can positively impact the communities we serve by promoting social and economic inclusion.
Poverty reduction
We can help reduce poverty and foster inclusive growth by supporting local economic development and social enterprises.
Supply chain diversity
We actively work towards fostering supply chain diversity and workforce development initiatives within our procurement processes.
Inclusive economic growth
Our procurement practices aim to promote inclusive economic growth by supporting local businesses and social enterprises.