Given the proportion of a typical humanitarian organisation’s budget dedicated to procurement – typically 65% – we know that if our sector is to continue to meet the increasing demands for humanitarian assistance, a rethink of procurement practices is a great place to start.
Reconsidering how products, kits and services are procured in the planning of humanitarian responses presents us with a range of opportunities to make greener and more responsible choices. Steps towards more sustainable practices include the embedding of key sustainablity criteria within the procurement of commonly required items, identifying alternative products that are more easily repairable or recyclable, and collaborating with community service providers to identify ways of localising our supply chains.
Here at Solvoz we recognise that sustainability means different things in different contexts and that there is no ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach to developing greener humanitarian responses. That’s why we offer tailored support and guidance specific to your vision of sustainability and how this can be applied within your specific working contexts.
Want to learn more about how Solvoz can support your organisation to progress towards more sustainable e-procurement? Contact us here or take a look at our sustainable procurement page for more information.
