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The SPCE will build capacity in sustainable procurement, develop capability in influencing supply chains, address process issues, develop measurement and monitoring tools and communicate a full understanding of CO2 emissions and other environmental impacts, in the specification, production, delivery, utilisation and disposal, of goods and services purchased by the Higher Education (HE) sector.


Here on our website you will find more information on the SPCE project, our Knowledge Base of information on; sustainable procurement, commodity areas, carbon reduction, whole life costing, legislation, toolkits, case studies, and best practice, as well as updates on the latest sustainability news, events and training.


The SPCE website is focused around the Knowledge Base which is regularly updated with the latest guidance, toolkits and best practice. To view the Knowledge Base click here.

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  • RISK REGISTER EXAMPLE

    The SPCE have developed an example risk register for you to use in prioritising contracts based on risk. Click read more to download the tool.

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  • HEFCE SCOPE 3 EMISSIONS REPORT NOW AVAILABLE

    HEFCE has now published the Scope 3 emissions report to help the higher education sector measure scope 3 carbon emissions from transport, water, waste and the supply-chain (procurement). Click 'read more' to download the reports.

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  • PAS2050 GUIDANCE UPDATED

    Guidance for users of the PAS2050 on assessing the life cycle greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of goods and services (carbon footprinting) has just been updated and is available on the BSI website for download. Click 'read more' below to find out more and to get the link to the updated guidance.

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