This course provides staff involved in specifying and purchasing with a thorough introduction to compliance requirements, processes, and tools for procuring sustainable products and services. Learners will receive specific guidance about how to meet executive order and Federal Acquisition Regulation requirements and how sustainable acquisition benefits their agencies and communities and the environment.
By taking this online course learners will gain a better understanding of the requirements, available resources, best practices, and information pertaining to sustainable acquisition contract language.
Learning Objectives
By completing this course you will learn to:
- Identify the purpose and benefits of federal sustainable acquisition goals and mandates
- Develop a purchasing strategy as part of an Environmental Management System
- Build internal agency programs, processes, and tools to support sustainable acquisition
- Integrate sustainable acquisition best practices into contracts and purchase agreements
- Locate and buy designated products and services to meet reporting requirements.
Legislative and Mandate Guidance
This curriculum offers courses that address relevant federal legislation and mandates related to energy and water management.
Federal Policies, Requirements, Rules, and Industry Standards
Product Efficiency and Technology Integration
This curriculum offers courses that encompass various energy-efficient technology and equipment solutions, including building automation systems, maintenance management systems, optimal building performance strategies, advanced lighting systems, and emerging technologies.