A green procurement policy is currently under review to determine next steps with a target to implement by 2025.
Regional staff are in regular communication with other municipalities on their sustainability and climate related purchasing policies as well as participating in communities of practice.
Green procurement measures have been explored for integration into the Regional procurement process to promote sustainability considerations in procurement.
Implement a decision matrix into procurement requests to prompt better alignment with climate action impacts in Q2 of 2026.
Regional staff are active members of the GTA procurement table as well as representing the Region on Policy and Procedures for Sustainable Procurement Working Group in the GTA.