The University ofUniversité Grenoble Alpes s (UGA) has adopted a responsible procurement plan that serves as a framework for promoting socially and environmentally responsible procurement (SPASER). Its goal is to ensure that every purchase is made in a consistent manner, by placing environmental considerations at the heart of decision-making and by promoting ethical and accessible public procurement.
Purchasing accounts for 37% of the UGA’s carbon footprint, alongside buildings and energy (42%) and transportation (21%). To promote frugal, ethical, and accessible public procurement, the UGA has established a thematic plan dedicated to responsible purchasing, following the model of previous plans focused on sustainable transportation, energy efficiency, and biodiversity.
This plan, developed in collaboration with academic departments and experts in the field, outlines five commitments organized around four pillars: environmental, social, economic, and ethical, as well as a coordination pillar. This thematic plan emphasizes frugality, reuse, and extending the lifespan of the institution’s assets, as well as criteria for promoting “better purchasing” when a purchase is necessary.
5 commitments centered on four strategic priorities
Environmental Focus
Place environmental considerations at the heart of our purchasing decisions
Ensure the systematic inclusion of environmental provisions (in the form of criteria and/or clauses) in all UGA contracts, in accordance with national regulations.
Accelerate the transition to a circular economy, and reduce and prevent waste
Increase the share of reused items in procurement, identify procurement areas that generate significant amounts of waste or consume significant resources, and extend the useful life of equipment
Social Focus
Support inclusive employment and promote equality in the workplace
Incorporate social considerations (clauses or criteria) into public procurement.
Economic and Ethical Focus
Ensuring accessible and ethical public procurement
Promote transparency in procurement; draft and distribute a code of ethics to all stakeholders in public procurement, both within and outside the UGA.
Coordination Area
Promote, develop, and implement the responsible procurement policy
All procurement decision-makers must be made aware of or trained in the responsible procurement process.
This plan is primarily intended for buyers and support staff. However, it actually affects the entire UGA community: researchers, faculty, and administrative and technical staff. Everyone is therefore a stakeholder in this transformation.
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