Procurement has been recognised as a key enabler of a circular economy, through increasing demand for circular products, materials, and services, and stimulating supply chain innovation and collaboration. So, it is unsurprising to see “circular procurement” popping up in discussions, strategies, and initiatives across the country in the public and private sectors. Increasingly, local governments across Australia have been asking what the term means, how it complements sustainable procurement, and how to put it into practice.

Join our webinar to hear about how local governments can leverage procurement to drive circular outcomes.

This session will include a background on circular procurement, benefits, implementation, case studies, and a panel discussion with local and state government experts across Australia.

Agenda

1:00-1:10PM - Acknowledgement of Country and Introductions

1:10-1:40PM - Presentation on circular procurement (Edge Impact)

1:40-2:30PM – Panel discussion

Panelists

Ale Torres - Sustainability Engagement Officer, Waverley Council, NSW
Scott Bryant - Circular Economy Coordinator, City of Greater Bendigo, VIC
Philip Roetman - Coordinator Environmental Sustainability, City of Burnside, SA
Caitlin Smith - Project Officer Policy, Green Industries South Australia

Edge Team

Nicole Thompson - Principal Consultant, Sustainable and Ethical Procurement (Facilitator) | Follow her on LinkedIn
Justin Bonsey - Principal Consultant, Circular Economy and Lifecycle Thinking (Speaker) | Follow him on LinkedIn
Hannah Elias - Senior Consultant, Circular Economy and Lifecycle Thinking (Speaker) | Follow her on LinkedIn
Sebastian Salcedo - Senior Consultant, Sustainable and Ethical Procurement (Speaker) | Follow him on LinkedIn