Procurement Topics

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Acquisition Life Cycle Tools. Visual aid to connect you to tools available at each phase of an acquisition life cycle to assist with promoting sustainable acquisitions.

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Responsible Business Conduct. Best Practices and resources for promoting workers’ rights and safe working conditions, preventing human trafficking, and addressing other human rights-related risks in procurement.

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Environmental Purchasing Programs. Learn about the statutory purchasing programs and required EPA purchasing programs that apply to federal acquisitions.

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Federal Requirements. Find laws, federal regulations, and executive orders related to sustainability.

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About the GPC. Find answers to frequently asked questions about the Green Procurement Compilation.

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