“The Civil Service must be fully committed to sustainable working, reflecting the increasing priority place on environmental responsibility by the public we serve. We must find new and innovative ways of raising the bar for sustainable working, planning and procurement.
There is still a long way to go but the establishment of the Centre of Expertise for Sustainable Procurement marks the culmination of significant progress over the last twelve months. This central co-ordination and guidance will help all government departments work to deliver sustainable working practices for the future.”
Sir Gus O'Donnell, Cabinet Secretary
Confirmed Speakers:
Jonathon Porritt
Programme Director Forum for the Future, Chairman Sustainable Development Commission
William Jordon
Deputy Chief Executive, Office of Government Commerce
Sarah Mukherjee,
BBC Environment Correspondent (Conference Chair)
Barbara Morton
Director, Action Sustainability
David Wathey
Head of Sustainable Development, NHS Purchasing and Supply Agency
Lee Tribe
Director of Commercial Strategy & Development, Department for Work and Pensions
Graham Stokes
Cabinet Member for Corporate Services
Alan Kirkham
Service Director, Strategic Procurement and e-Services, Wakefield Metropolitan District Council
