The State of Municipal Sustainable Procurement in Canada

This report looks at the state of sustainable procurement among Canadian municipalities. It uncovers what’s needed to tap into the full potential of this market-shifting opportunity. It is produced by the Municipal Collaboration for Sustainable Purchasing (MCSP) and showcases the leading Canadian examples of sustainable procurement best practices. It identifies the trends that are shaping the financial and sustainability landscape for municipalities and identifies upcoming priorities for program development and category areas. Just like last year, the report highlights the sustainable procurement experience levels for each of the participating municipalities showing ‘who’s doing what’ at a glance. This report should be a resource to any municipality or organization that wants to understand the framework and approach required for successful sustainable procurement.  [Municipal Collaboration for Sustainable Purchasing, 2012]