Abstract:

This is the final report on Task 1 of the LEAP project. It relates a survey of local authorities with an operating and verified environmental management system. The survey explored

• The coverage of the EMS within the local authority ,
• Whether procurement is managed as a strategic corporate function or as a departmental function within EMAS
• Environmental objectives and targets related to the procurement of goods and services, contract management and supply chain performance
• Environmental management procedures in place
• plans for integration or further integration of EMAS and purchasing
• Barriers encountered in trying to integrate environmental management and procurement.

  LAEMASReport.doc (454.5 KB, 27 August 2008)

  LAEMASReport.pdf (221.56 KB, 29 August 2008)