Sustainability

FULLY FUNDED PROGRAM: Access Circular Economy Expert

NSW EPA’s Circular Economy Accelerator – Phase 2 is now underway, providing councils with 6 hours of expert consultancy support to help refine and develop their circular economy projects. This fully funded initiative is designed to equip councils with the practical guidance needed to accelerate their transition to a circular economy. LGP, as an appointed […]

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NSW EPA’s Circular Economy Accelerator – Phase 2 is now underway, providing councils with 6 hours of expert consultancy support to help refine and develop their circular economy projects. This fully funded initiative is designed to equip councils with the practical guidance needed to accelerate their transition to a circular economy. LGP, as an appointed

Modern Slavery Risk Assessment for LGP Contracts: What You Need to Know

At LGP, we’re committed to helping councils navigate the complexities of modern slavery risks in their procurement processes. We’ve just completed our 2024 annual modern slavery risk assessment across all panel contracts, and we’ve updated the modern slavery risk ratings for all LGP-approved contractors. You’ll now see these updated ratings displayed as Supplier Intelligence (SI)

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At LGP, we’re committed to helping councils navigate the complexities of modern slavery risks in their procurement processes. We’ve just completed our 2024 annual modern slavery risk assessment across all panel contracts, and we’ve updated the modern slavery risk ratings for all LGP-approved contractors. You’ll now see these updated ratings displayed as Supplier Intelligence (SI)

How Sustainable Is Your Procurement?

If you wish to know how sustainable your procurement is, find out in LGP’s Annual Survey. Incorporating sustainability into procurement processes takes more than a good policy. A council that has genuinely embedded sustainability into procurement must regularly undertake a range of activities, including identifying the drivers for implementing sustainable procurement, conducting staff training, measuring

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If you wish to know how sustainable your procurement is, find out in LGP’s Annual Survey. Incorporating sustainability into procurement processes takes more than a good policy. A council that has genuinely embedded sustainability into procurement must regularly undertake a range of activities, including identifying the drivers for implementing sustainable procurement, conducting staff training, measuring

Official Conference Open and Welcome – Hon. Ron Hoenig MP – Minister for Local Government of NSW

Tuesday – 29 October 2024 – 09:20am Official Conference Open and Welcome The Minister will warmly welcome delegates to the LGP Annual Conference 2024, officially opening the event. The session will acknowledge the important role of NSW councils and highlight the significance of procurement in delivering effective services to local communities. Speaker Hon. Ron Hoenig

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Tuesday – 29 October 2024 – 09:20am Official Conference Open and Welcome The Minister will warmly welcome delegates to the LGP Annual Conference 2024, officially opening the event. The session will acknowledge the important role of NSW councils and highlight the significance of procurement in delivering effective services to local communities. Speaker Hon. Ron Hoenig

Sustainable Choice Webinar Series

Sustainable Choice part of Strategic Procurement Solutions brings to you quarterly webinars on topical subjects which may help in your professional career. Access to these webinars is by invitation only! This month’s webinar is: ISO 20400 Sustainable Procurement – using the fundamentals to drive implementation Procurement is a key enabler for councils to meet their

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Sustainable Choice part of Strategic Procurement Solutions brings to you quarterly webinars on topical subjects which may help in your professional career. Access to these webinars is by invitation only! This month’s webinar is: ISO 20400 Sustainable Procurement – using the fundamentals to drive implementation Procurement is a key enabler for councils to meet their

Keynote – Create Ripples Ride the Wave – Dr Dianne McGrath – Motivational Speaker

Tuesday – 29 October 2024 – 09:30am Keynote: Create Ripples Ride the Wave In line with the LGP 2024 Conference theme, “Create Ripples, Ride the Waves,” Dr Dianne McGrath will inspire attendees to take bold steps in driving improved outcomes. Drawing from her extraordinary experience circumnavigating the globe during the Clipper Round the World Yacht

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Tuesday – 29 October 2024 – 09:30am Keynote: Create Ripples Ride the Wave In line with the LGP 2024 Conference theme, “Create Ripples, Ride the Waves,” Dr Dianne McGrath will inspire attendees to take bold steps in driving improved outcomes. Drawing from her extraordinary experience circumnavigating the globe during the Clipper Round the World Yacht

Get to Know Us

Welcome friends & strangers!    You know someone, but how well do you really know them? I’m inviting you to join me on a new series of articles to do just that, get to know us better.   Over the course of FY25 we will explore “Who is LGP?”, “What does LGP do?” and any other

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Welcome friends & strangers!    You know someone, but how well do you really know them? I’m inviting you to join me on a new series of articles to do just that, get to know us better.   Over the course of FY25 we will explore “Who is LGP?”, “What does LGP do?” and any other

Sustainable Disposal of IT Hardware in Local Government Procurement 

In an era where sustainability is paramount, the IT team at Local Government Procurement has taken significant strides to ensure that decommissioning old hardware is both efficient and environmentally friendly. By partnering with Excess Technology, a company specializing in sustainable disposal, the team has successfully managed to reduce electronic waste and promote a greener future. 

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In an era where sustainability is paramount, the IT team at Local Government Procurement has taken significant strides to ensure that decommissioning old hardware is both efficient and environmentally friendly. By partnering with Excess Technology, a company specializing in sustainable disposal, the team has successfully managed to reduce electronic waste and promote a greener future. 

WesTrac hosts successful Road Building Technology Day

WesTrac has showcased the latest in road construction technology using live machine demonstrations at its recent Road Building Technology Day in Parkes, New South Wales. Around 70 attendees from local contracting businesses and shire councils gathered at a site in Parkes to witness live road construction with Cat machines equipped with revolutionary 3D technology to

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WesTrac has showcased the latest in road construction technology using live machine demonstrations at its recent Road Building Technology Day in Parkes, New South Wales. Around 70 attendees from local contracting businesses and shire councils gathered at a site in Parkes to witness live road construction with Cat machines equipped with revolutionary 3D technology to

Murrumbidgee Council Modernises its Procurement Processes – Case Study

Murrumbidgee Council, a small and remote council comprising three townships, recently undertook a transformative project to modernise its procurement processes. With the support of the LGP Procurement Capability Grant Fund and a determination to improve its business processes, council successfully implemented the Online Requisitions functionality in its Enterprise Management System (Civica Authority). This initiative aimed

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Murrumbidgee Council, a small and remote council comprising three townships, recently undertook a transformative project to modernise its procurement processes. With the support of the LGP Procurement Capability Grant Fund and a determination to improve its business processes, council successfully implemented the Online Requisitions functionality in its Enterprise Management System (Civica Authority). This initiative aimed

Circular Economy in Procurement – White Paper

The integration of circular economy principles into procurement processes holds significant importance for local governments, offering opportunities to enhance sustainability, drive innovation, and achieve long-term economic and environmental benefits. Recently, LGP conducted a comprehensive study on the status of circular economy practices within in New South Wales. This research has enabled us to identify key

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The integration of circular economy principles into procurement processes holds significant importance for local governments, offering opportunities to enhance sustainability, drive innovation, and achieve long-term economic and environmental benefits. Recently, LGP conducted a comprehensive study on the status of circular economy practices within in New South Wales. This research has enabled us to identify key

LGP Procurement Capability Grant Program 2024 – Submission Deadline 12 June

Further to the information shared over the past month through various channels encouraging participation in the LGP Procurement Capability Grant Program 2024, we would like to remind you that the closing date for submissions is COB 12 June 2024. This program aims to fund new projects and professional development in procurement, incentivising impactful initiatives that

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Further to the information shared over the past month through various channels encouraging participation in the LGP Procurement Capability Grant Program 2024, we would like to remind you that the closing date for submissions is COB 12 June 2024. This program aims to fund new projects and professional development in procurement, incentivising impactful initiatives that

Paul Youdell with the LGP Values Trophy

Paul Youdell Awarded the LGP Values Trophy for Collaboration

This month, LGP is thrilled to honour and celebrate Paul Youdell with the prestigious LGP Values Trophy for Collaboration. When we contemplate the concept of collaboration, what comes to mind? Is it simply someone who works well with others? While that is undoubtedly a crucial aspect, collaboration encompasses much more. It embodies a person who

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This month, LGP is thrilled to honour and celebrate Paul Youdell with the prestigious LGP Values Trophy for Collaboration. When we contemplate the concept of collaboration, what comes to mind? Is it simply someone who works well with others? While that is undoubtedly a crucial aspect, collaboration encompasses much more. It embodies a person who

Webinar – Five Bold Moves to Embed Sustainability in Procurement

LGP Consulting brings to you quarterly webinars on topical subjects which may help in your professional career. Access to these webinars is by invitation only! This month’s webinar is: Five bold moves to embed sustainability in procurement.   Councils typically face many challenges to embedding sustainability in their procurement processes. Most councils have a decentralised

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LGP Consulting brings to you quarterly webinars on topical subjects which may help in your professional career. Access to these webinars is by invitation only! This month’s webinar is: Five bold moves to embed sustainability in procurement.   Councils typically face many challenges to embedding sustainability in their procurement processes. Most councils have a decentralised

Responding to the NSW Anti-slavery Commissioner’s Guidance on Reasonable Steps

In December 2023, the NSW Anti-slavery Commissioner released his Guidance on Reasonable Steps (GRS) to manage modern slavery risks in operations and supply chains. The GRS came into effect on 1 January 2024. It sets out the main issues and concepts to be understood to meet reporting and due diligence expectations (i.e undertake ‘reasonable steps’)

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In December 2023, the NSW Anti-slavery Commissioner released his Guidance on Reasonable Steps (GRS) to manage modern slavery risks in operations and supply chains. The GRS came into effect on 1 January 2024. It sets out the main issues and concepts to be understood to meet reporting and due diligence expectations (i.e undertake ‘reasonable steps’)

Webinar – Procurement Story: Creating a robust Evaluation Panel

LGP Consulting brings to you quarterly webinars on topical subjects which may help in your professional career. Access to these webinars is by invitation only! This month’s webinar is: Procurement Story: Creating a robust Evaluation Panel   The role of the Evaluation Panel in a procurement process is crucial in ensuring the efficient and effective

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LGP Consulting brings to you quarterly webinars on topical subjects which may help in your professional career. Access to these webinars is by invitation only! This month’s webinar is: Procurement Story: Creating a robust Evaluation Panel   The role of the Evaluation Panel in a procurement process is crucial in ensuring the efficient and effective

Do you have a story to tell?

LGP is excited to announce a new opportunity for NSW council staff to contribute articles to LGP News. Perhaps you’ve had a recent win that you’d like to share with your local government colleagues? This is your chance to shine and promote the great work you are doing. We welcome submissions covering various procurement-related subjects.

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LGP is excited to announce a new opportunity for NSW council staff to contribute articles to LGP News. Perhaps you’ve had a recent win that you’d like to share with your local government colleagues? This is your chance to shine and promote the great work you are doing. We welcome submissions covering various procurement-related subjects.

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) VS Sustainability: Why it is Important for Local Government

In recent years, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors have gained significant attraction in the context of sustainability and responsible investment. As organisations increasingly prioritise sustainability in their business practices, it becomes imperative to understand the nuances between the sustainability and ESG terms and how procurement and tendering function in local government can embed ESG

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In recent years, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors have gained significant attraction in the context of sustainability and responsible investment. As organisations increasingly prioritise sustainability in their business practices, it becomes imperative to understand the nuances between the sustainability and ESG terms and how procurement and tendering function in local government can embed ESG

Webinar – Understand the Difference between ESG & Sustainability

LGP Consulting brings to you quarterly webinars on topical subjects which may help in your professional career. Access to these webinars is by invitation only! Our webinar will focus on ‘Understanding the Difference between ESG & Sustainability’ Environmental, Social and Governance – ESG is the buzzword for 2022-23, but what is it? How is it

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LGP Consulting brings to you quarterly webinars on topical subjects which may help in your professional career. Access to these webinars is by invitation only! Our webinar will focus on ‘Understanding the Difference between ESG & Sustainability’ Environmental, Social and Governance – ESG is the buzzword for 2022-23, but what is it? How is it

2023 Annual Sustainable Procurement Survey

It is time again for the Sustainable Choice Annual Sustainable Procurement Survey. The survey follows the core elements of the ISO 20400 Sustainable Procurement guidance standard and provides valuable information and statistics on progress in relation to embedding sustainability into the procurement process. The survey has been sent to General Managers at all councils with

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It is time again for the Sustainable Choice Annual Sustainable Procurement Survey. The survey follows the core elements of the ISO 20400 Sustainable Procurement guidance standard and provides valuable information and statistics on progress in relation to embedding sustainability into the procurement process. The survey has been sent to General Managers at all councils with