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Sustainable procurement is the process of purchasing goods and services with consideration for environmental, social, and economic impacts. It includes evaluating suppliers, product sustainability, and long-term outcomes.

ESG procurement embeds environmental and social responsibility into purchasing decisions. It goes beyond cost and performance to consider carbon footprint, ethical sourcing, recyclability, and other ESG criteria.

Green procurement refers to the selection of products that have reduced environmental impacts throughout their lifecycle. This includes items made with recycled content or sustainably sourced materials.

Yes. While initial costs may be higher, sustainable purchasing often reduces lifecycle costs, risk exposure, and waste disposal expenses. It can also improve efficiency and brand reputation.

We use a structured 10-point checklist to assess suppliers on criteria such as recycled content, emissions data, certifications, and ethical practices. This provides a consistent and transparent evaluation framework.

Absolutely. Procurement practices directly influence several ESG metrics, including emissions, waste, and social responsibility. We help clients integrate procurement into their ESG disclosures and sustainability reports.

 The Ecoefficiency Group is located in Brisbane in South East Queensland but we provide services to all of Queensland, Australia and internationally.