​​Leadership and Recognition

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Sustainable Purchasing Business Case Leadership 

For proving the benefits of a Sustainable Purchasing Program

(2021)

NERC Environmental Leadership Award - Public Sector 

For High Level of Environmental Achievement

(2021)

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​EPEAT Purchaser Award 

For Excellence in the Sustainable Procurement of IT Products 

(2020, 2021, 2022) 

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The State Electronics Challenge: Silver Level Recognition 

For Outstanding Work in Electronics Stewardship  

(2020, 2021, 2022) 

IN THE NEWS: 
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November 15, 2022: The Maryland Department of General Services Hosts Educational Recycle Awareness Event in Honor of America Recycles Day​​

July 28, 2022: Maryland Recognized for Successful Sustainable Procurement Practices for Third Year in a Row

January 5, 2022:  State of Maryland Recognized with 2021 Leadership in Sustainable Purchasing Award

October 12, 2021: Maryland Green Purchasing Committee Earns “Public Sector Environmental Sustainability Leadership Award” from Northeast Recycling Council

August 5, 2020: 

Maryland Recognized for Successful Sustainable Practices​

WEBINARS & PRESENTATIONS: 

The State of Maryland is increasingly recognized for its leadership in environmentally preferable purchasing. 

The GPC has showcased its program on several national platforms including:

The Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council: Sustainable Office Supplies 

Panelist: Kshirajaa Ramesh, GPC Staff 

Access the recording here.​ 

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 Savings
Presenter: Kshirajaa Ramesh, GPC Staff 
Access the webinar recording here.

2020 SPLC Virtual Summit: Success Stories from Public Sector Sustainability Leaders
Presentation: Maryland’s Green Purchasing Committee 
Presenter: Emily Soontornsaratool, GPC Chair 

NASPO: 2019 Green Purchasing Technical Assistance Fund Yearly Report
Presentation: A Green Purchasing Action Plan for the State of Maryland 
Presenter: Emily Soontornsaratool, GPC Chair 
Access the webinar recording here.

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.