358-20 Sustainable Procurement of Electronics: A Progressive Approach to Chemicals of Concern

Summary

This document addresses the role that sustainable procurement can play in managing chemicals of concern in electronics and electrical equipment procured across the public (and private) sector, during their entire lifecycle. It recognises the importance of managing chemicals of concern by demonstrating a clear pathway from initial compliance with existing regulations and multilateral environmental agreements (MEAs) towards a more proactively managed approach to selecting electronic products with lower impacts and shifting towards more sustainable patterns of consumption and production in line with the UN Sustainable development Goal 12 – ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns.

Thumbnail image for This document addresses the role that sustainable procurement can play in managing chemicals of concern in electronics and electrical equipment procured across the public (and private) sector, during their entire lifecycle. It recognises the importance of managing chemicals of concern by demonstrating a clear pathway from initial compliance with existing regulations and multilateral environmental agreements (MEAs) towards a more proactively managed approach to selecting electronic products with lower impacts and shifting towards more sustainable patterns of consumption and production in line with the UN Sustainable development Goal 12 – ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns.

Issuer

UN Environment Programme (UNEP)

Year

2022

Region

International

Issuer (type)

UN Environment Programme (International)

Policy Type

Disclosure

Geographical scope

International

Mandatory or voluntary

Voluntary

Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)

Other

Main industries targeted

Retail trade
Manufacturing
Information
Transportation & Warehousing

Restrictiveness

Moderate

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
SDG 4: Quality Education
SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
SDG 14: Life Below Water
SDG 15: Life on Land
SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals