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SPLC offers the essential tools and guidance to support every step of your sustainable procurement journey, from program design to impact measurement. Our resources, oriented around procurement staff and leaders, are designed to help you:

  • Identify the critical environmental, social, and economic impacts of your spending.
  • Develop actionable strategies and goals.
  • Access practical tools and case studies for successful implementation.



Publicly available guidance

Safer Chemicals Procurement ToolkitSafer Chemicals Procurement Toolkit

Offers foundational knowledge on hazardous chemicals and actionable procurement strategies to promote safer alternatives and reduce hazardous substance use throughout product lifecycles and supply chains.

Purchasing Recommendations for Sustainable Food Service WarePurchasing Recommendations for Sustainable Food Service Ware

Guides institutional selection of safer food service ware, primarily focusing on avoiding PFAS while addressing broader life cycle impacts of single-use items.

Recommendations for Climate Friendly Refrigerant Management and ProcurementRecommendations for Climate Friendly Refrigerant Management and Procurement

Provides procurement options to avoid high-GWP HFC refrigerants in new equipment and reduce refrigerant emissions.

Best Practices for Sustainable Purchasing through Amazon BusinessBest Practices for Sustainable Purchasing through Amazon Business

Guides institutional buyers in leveraging Amazon Business's sustainability offerings and communicates collective needs to drive further improvements.

Guidance for SPLC members*

Laboratory Supplies and ServicesLaboratory Supplies and Services

Educates on the sustainability impacts of research laboratory supply procurement, offering prioritized strategies and resources for addressing these issues comprehensively.

Electronics/IT Hardware and ServicesElectronics/IT Hardware and Services

Includes personal computers, mobile phones, printers and imaging equipment, televisions, office supply RFQx specifications, and climate-friendly refrigerants.

FurnishingsFurnishings

Includes office furniture, flooring, ceilings, walls, composite wood, and office supply RFQx specifications.



Includes food service operations, food and beverage purchases for food services, sustainable food service ware, and climate-friendly refrigerants.




Includes cleaning and disinfection, as well as office supply RFQx specifications.





Includes office paper products, janitorial paper products, and office supply RFQx specifications.





Includes business travel, fuels, institutional vehicle fleets, local delivery services, and long-haul transport.





Covers architectural coatings such as paints, coatings, and varnishes





Includes landscaping and grounds, as well as integrated pest management.





Includes construction and renovation materials, space leasing, and climate-friendly refrigerants.





Covers electricity consumed by the organization for ongoing operations, processes, or other uses.
Covers industries with low capital intensity, high knowledge intensity, and a professionalized workforce including legal, consulting, architectural, engineering, public relations, and financial firms.




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