“That the Chief Executive report on the progress in developing the Green Public Procurement Strategy for this Council including the consideration of the "Greener by Default" approach recommended by this Committee.”

“That the Chief Executive report on the progress in developing the Green Public Procurement Strategy for this Council including the consideration of the “Greener by Default” approach recommended by this Committee.”

The motion, in the name of Councillor D. Healy was proposed by D. Healy and seconded by Councillor J. Newman.

Report:

The Fingal County Council Green Public Procurement Strategy 2024-2026 was agreed by the Executive Management Team in July 2024 and is available to view on www.fingal.ie.

The Fingal County Council Green Public Procurement Strategy outlines the Council’s commitment to keeping sustainability to the forefront of everything it does and adopting green procurement strategies to achieve a more sustainable future for our community and promote eco-innovation, climate action, and circular economy.  The strategy provides a clear mandate for sustainability through procurement.

Fingal County Council continues to promote sustainable food procurement and recognises that going meat free at least once a week is healthier, cheaper and will reduce agricultural emissions. https://www.fingal.ie/simple-ways-act-climate-change.

Fingal County Council Departments are asked to consider incorporating the ‘Greener by Default’ approach to procurements with a food service requirement.

Jacqueline Fowler, Administrative Officer, Finance read the report and discussion with the Members followed.

The report was Accepted.