The 2007 SDC Sustainable Development in Government report published on the 18 March 2008 reported on the government’s performance against its targets on Sustainable Operations on the Government Estate (SOGE) and the UK Government Sustainable Procurement Action Plan (SPAP).

The report showed that a small improvement had been made in the government’s overall performance against its key ‘eco’ commitments – including a four per cent fall in carbon emissions across the estate by the end of 2006/7. However, the Commission called on departments to urgently build on initiatives already taken to ensure targets can be met and to demonstrate that the government is leading by example on sustainability.  Sustainable Procurement 2008 will examine the Government’s response to the SDC report, and the measures taken to improve sustainability on the government estate, and showcase best practice examples of departments that are already leading the way on sustainable procurement. Speakers: 

• Jonathon Porritt, Director Forum for the Future, Chairman Sustainable Development Commission
• Barbara Morton, Director, Action Sustainability
• David Wathey, Sustainable Development Manager, NHS Purchasing and Supply Agency
• William Jordon, Deputy Chief Executive, Office of Government Commerce
• Councillor Graham Stokes, Cabinet Member and Corporate Services Portfolio Holder
• Alan Kirkham, Service Director, Strategic Procurement and e-Services, Wakefield Metropolitan District Council 

Cost:   
PUBLIC SECTOR STANDARD RATES:  
Register 1 delegate for just £249 + VAT
Register 2 delegates for just £225 + VAT (per delegate)
Register 3 delegates for just £199 + VAT (per delegate)  
Voluntary/Charity Sector: 
All delegates £149 + VAT 
Private Sector: 
All delegates £995.00 + VAT (Limited Availability)  DISOUNT: For all public sector Forum for the Future members, we are offering a 20% discount from the standard rate, please quote ‘FFTF’ when booking to receive your discount.

How to Register:

Visit:  www.govnet.co.uk/susproc
Call: Laura Marsh on 0161 211 3031
Email: laura.marsh@govnet.co.uk