SUSTAINABLE PROCUREMENT Sustainable Practices Sample Clauses
The Sustainable Procurement clause requires parties to prioritize environmentally and socially responsible practices when sourcing goods or services. This may involve selecting suppliers who use renewable materials, minimize waste, or adhere to fair labor standards, and could include requirements for certifications or regular reporting on sustainability efforts. The core function of this clause is to ensure that procurement decisions support broader sustainability goals, helping organizations reduce their environmental impact and promote ethical supply chains.
SUSTAINABLE PROCUREMENT
Sustainable Practices. Supplier will conduct business using environmentally, socially, and economically sustainable products and services (defined as products and services with a lesser or reduced effect on human health and the environment, and which generate benefits to UC as well as to society and the economy, while remaining within the carrying capacity of the environment), to the maximum possible extent consistent with the Agreement, and with UC Sustainable Practices Policy (▇▇▇▇▇://▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇/doc/3100155) (“Policy”) and the UC Sustainable Procurement Guidelines (“Guidelines”): ▇▇▇▇▇://▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇/suppliers/what-sustainable-procurement-uc/policy. In accordance with the Policy, Supplier will adhere to the following requirements and standards, as applicable. Supplier acknowledges that failure to comply with this Article will constitute a material breach of the Agreement and UC will have the right to terminate the Agreement without damage, penalty, cost, or further obligation.