The GPC has showcased its program on several national platforms including:
The Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council: Climate Friendly Refrigerants: The Role of Procurement Presentation: Integrating the Guidance - Climate Friendly Refrigerants Presenter: Kshirajaa Ramesh, GPC Staff Access the webinar recording here.
Healthy Babies Bright Futures: Sustainable Procurement in the Time of COVID Presentation: Justifying Sustainability Through Cost SavingsPresenter: Kshirajaa Ramesh, GPC Staff Access the webinar recording here.
2020 SPLC Virtual Summit: Success Stories from Public Sector Sustainability LeadersPresentation: Maryland’s Green Purchasing Committee Presenter: Emily Soontornsaratool, GPC Chair
NASPO: 2019 Green Purchasing Technical Assistance Fund Yearly ReportPresentation: A Green Purchasing Action Plan for the State of Maryland Presenter: Emily Soontornsaratool, GPC Chair Access the webinar recording here.
In order to strengthen commitment on climate issues, the Department of General Services has pledged to:
Increase Public-Sector Demand for Recycled Content Products as a Government Recycling Demand Champion. This campaign is hosted by the Northeast Recycling Council. Avoid the Purchase and Use of Refrigerants with High Global Warming Potentials as part of the Climate Friendly Cooling Campaign.This campaign is hosted by the Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council and the Institute for Governance and Sustainable Development.
Increase Public-Sector Demand for Recycled Content Products as a Government Recycling Demand Champion. This campaign is hosted by the Northeast Recycling Council.
Avoid the Purchase and Use of Refrigerants with High Global Warming Potentials as part of the Climate Friendly Cooling Campaign.This campaign is hosted by the Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council and the Institute for Governance and Sustainable Development.
Thanks to the GPC’s accomplishments, the State of Maryland has earned the following awards:
2020 EPEAT Purchaser Awardfor Excellence in the Sustainable Procurement of IT Products
2020 EPEAT Purchaser Award
for Excellence in the Sustainable Procurement of IT Products
The State Electronics Challenge: Silver Level Recognitionfor Outstanding Work in Electronics StewardshipCalendar Year 2019
The State Electronics Challenge: Silver Level Recognition
for Outstanding Work in Electronics Stewardship
Calendar Year 2019
The GPC also holds membership with the Responsible Purchasing Network and the Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council.
IN THE NEWS:
August 5, 2020: Maryland Recognized for Successful Sustainable Practices