This inquiry was self-referred on 9 December 2008.
Resolution passed 9/12/2008, Minutes No. 25, Item 4. That the Committee examine the extent to which NSW Government procurement practices comply with policies and guidelines relating to environmental management, having particular regard to the mainstreaming of ecologically sustainable development in procurement, including: a) inclusion of environmental considerations in procurement plans, tender specifications, selection criteria, and decisions; b) assessment and implementation of cost neutrality; c) integration of environmental considerations throughout the procurement process; d) reviewing of procurement of products for which a recycled or more environmentally friendly alternative is available and removing any bias against environmentally beneficial products; e) validation of tenderers’ environmental claims; and f) any other related matters.

That the Committee examine the extent to which NSW Government procurement practices comply with policies and guidelines relating to environmental management, having particular regard to the mainstreaming of ecologically sustainable development in procurement, including: a) inclusion of environmental considerations in procurement plans, tender specifications, selection criteria, and decisions; b) assessment and implementation of cost neutrality; c) integration of environmental considerations throughout the procurement process; d) reviewing of procurement of products for which a recycled or more environmentally friendly alternative is available and removing any bias against environmentally beneficial products; e) validation of tenderers’ environmental claims; and f) any other related matters.