Sustainable Procurement Practices UNIT 1

These fill-in-the-blank flashcards cover the fundamentals of sustainable procurement, key dimensions of sustainability (TBL), supply chain practices, legislative frameworks in Namibia, and global environmental standards.

Sustainability is defined by the UN World Commission on Environment and Development as: "Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of __________ generations to meet their own needs."

future

The Triple Bottom Line (TBL) framework for understanding sustainability was introduced by John Elkington in the year __________.

$$1994$$

The Triple Bottom Line (TBL) emphasizes that true sustainability is achieved when organisations balance three interconnected dimensions: people/society, profit/economy, and __________.

Planet/environment

__________ Sustainability focuses on ensuring that natural resources are used responsibly to maintain ecological balance through actions like conserving biodiversity and promoting renewable energy.

Environmental

__________ Sustainability focuses on well-being, equity, and human rights to create a fair and just society, including access to education and fair labour practices.

Social

In the Fashion industry, a sustainable procurement action is the use of __________ in products to strengthen the brand's eco-friendly image.

recycled materials

In the Food industry, __________ to reduce transportation distances contributes to the local economy and reduces costs.

sourcing locally

A __________ measures the total greenhouse gas emissions ($CO_2e$) generated by an organisation’s activities across its supply chain.

carbon footprint

__________ analysis is used to associate environmental impact with each step of a product's life, from extraction of raw materials to final disposal.

Life cycle

The steps in a Life Cycle Analysis include Extraction of raw materials, Manufacturing, Distribution, Consumer Use, Repair & Maintenance, and __________.

Final Disposal

Sustainable __________ refers to transport decisions such as route optimisation and consolidated deliveries that reduce environmental impact.

Transportation

Sustainable __________ refers to purchasing goods and services that minimize environmental impact, support social responsibility, and deliver long-term value for money.

procurement

The primary legislation that promotes transparency and fairness in Namibian procurement is the __________, 2015 (Act No. $15$ of $2015$).

Public Procurement Act

The __________ (Act No. $11$ of $2007$) protects workers’ rights and promotes fair labour practices within supply chains in Namibia.

Labour Act, 2007

United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) number __________ specifically promotes responsible consumption and production.

$$12$$

__________ is the international guide for the integration of sustainability into procurement policies and processes.

ISO 20400

Section $2$(a)(i) of the Public Procurement Act aims to maximize economy and efficiency to obtain __________ for public expenditures.

best value

Sections $71$ and $72$ of the Namibian Public Procurement Act speak of __________ and Exclusive preferences to local suppliers to support the growth of small businesses.

National Preferences

A major technological challenge in adopting sustainable supply chain practices is low __________ among supply chain stakeholders.

eco-literacy

Economic challenges to sustainability include higher prices for environmentally friendly materials and high __________ associated with adopting sustainable practices.

initial costs