Auckland Council is a large buyer of goods, services and works — with an annual spend of over 1 billion. Where possible we use our spending power to deliver positive social, economic, environmental, and cultural outcomes for Aucklanders.
Te kaitaonga Toitū Sustainable procurement
The aim of our Sustainable Procurement Framework is to drive positive change within our communities and provide council with a significant lever to achieve better outcomes for Aucklanders.
This means using contractors and suppliers with a commitment to supporting wider outcomes, going beyond price considerations and the immediate purchase of goods and services.
We are focusing our sustainable procurement efforts across five areas:
- promoting supplier diversity with Māori and Pasifika owned businesses and social enterprises
- working with local suppliers to deliver contracts within their local board areas
- providing quality employment opportunities for target communities
- zero waste by 2040
- reducing carbon emissions.
Through sustainable procurement, we aim to deliver an improved quality of life, both now and for future generations.
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Our Sustainable Procurement Framework and objectives
Our Sustainable Procurement Framework aims to create positive impact for our suppliers, contractors, and the communities we serve.
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Our sustainable procurement partners
We are working hard with our strategic partners to deliver better sustainability and social outcomes for Auckland's economic success and prosperity.
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Ngā Puna Pūkenga programme
Ngā Puna Pukenga programme focusses on finding long-term work for Aucklanders in construction and related industries.
News via OurAuckland
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Australasia’s biggest electric bus order has been announced and will see a further 152 battery electric buses on Auckland’s roads and will reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the AT Metro bus fleet by an estimated 11 per cent per year.
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A total of $37.2 million has been spent with Māori and Pasifika-owned businesses over the last three years according to Auckland Council’s first report on sustainable procurement.
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Auckland Council, Auckland Transport and Auckland Unlimited have swung their support behind a Papatoetoe based social enterprise company by purchasing cleaning products for their office kitchens and cafeterias.
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Fostering success in the Māori economy helps improve outcomes right across Tāmaki Makaurau.