Purchasing Power: How Government Can Lead the Way to a Low-Carbon Economy

Does the public sector hold the key to a low-carbon economy? U.S. government purchases account for nearly one-quarter of the U.S. GDP. State and local governments account for billions of dollars more. By favoring low-carbon choices in buildings, vehicles, energy, and other purchases, the public sector can lead the way to achieve a low-carbon economy and our Paris Climate Agreement goals. Through sheer volume, governments have the power to radically expand the market for climate-friendly purchases, shift supply chain decisions, and shape consumer markets for a low carbon economy.

What can you do to contribute? This webinar will:

• Describe the current state of sustainable public purchasing
• Identify barriers and facilitators to sustainable purchasing
• Consider future opportunities to expand sustainable purchasing
• Offer strategies you can use to boost the sustainability of purchases in your agency or office.