Dutch universities of applied sciences identify barriers to sustainable procurement
Facto Magazine
Research among Dutch hogescholen reveals structural obstacles to implementing sustainable procurement practices. Budget constraints, knowledge gaps and fragmented processes prevent institutions from translating ambition into purchasing decisions.
FM Radar's 4 takeaways:
- Budget limitations are the primary barrier to sustainable procurement in education
- Procurement teams lack specific knowledge about circular and sustainable alternatives
- Fragmented purchasing processes across institutions hamper collective progress
- Findings are transferable to any large organisation struggling to operationalise sustainable procurement
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