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The U.S. Government’s Green Purchasing Programs Have Some Serious Problems That Need to be Addressed

By Dave Meyer on July 6, 2011 Comments Off on The U.S. Government’s Green Purchasing Programs Have Some Serious Problems That Need to be Addressed acquisition, bio-based, biodegradable, business, clean energy, Clean tech, Clean Technology Trade Alliance, collaboration, compostable, CTTA, economy, environment, environmentally preferable, EO 13514, EPA, FAR Council, Federal Acquisition Regulations Council, federal contractors, general services administration, government, green economy, green supply chain, green supply chain management, greengov, GSCM), innovation, interim rule on green procurement, management, manufacturing, Policy, procurement, supply chain, Supply Chain Management, sustainable sourcing, transparency

The Federal government recently issues a new rule that requires that 95 percent of new contract actions be green.This sounds great. But there are some underlying systemic issues related to the timing of the FARC interim ruling. Industry groups and procurement agencies are scratching their heads. Several industry associations requested that the government stop issuing rules that change federal procurement policy without first considering public comment.

Carbon Accounting: Beyond The Calculation and Looking To The Future

By peter.garvin on February 9, 2010 6 Comments accuracy, business, Carbon, carbon accounting, carbon calculation, carbon calculator, carbon calculators, carbon dioxide, cheap, climate, Climate Change, cons, conversion factors, DEFRA, do it yourself, ease of use, emission, emissions, emissions accounting, emissions calculators, emissions reporting, England, environmental management, environmental reporting, GHG, GHG Protocol, GHGs, green, internet, ISO 14064, knowledge, lack of knowledge, LCA, low cost, online calculators, Online tools, PAS 2050, proactive, pros, protocols, reliability, simplicity, SME, SMEs, standards, sustainbaility, UK, United Kingdom

In recent years there has been a ‘boom’ in the availability of online carbon emission calculation tools. It seems as though every company with the slightest interest in the area is offering assistance on both commercial and personal levels. This do-it-yourself approach offers pros and cons, opportunities and problems. Are these tools reliable? Do they do what they say they do or are they simply a way to appear green whilst actually doing very little? This article seeks to explain the issues surrounding this type of emissions calculation and answer these important questions.