BREEAM MAT03.1 Sustainable Procurement Consultancy
Why Do You Need A Sustainable Procurement Policy?
A Sustainable Procurement Policy is required for compliance with BREEAM Mat 03 Responsible Sourcing of Materials standard. Other plans which are required to meet this standard include Local Procurement Strategies and Materials Management Plans.
WPSCC can help you to put a sustainable procurement policy in place. This helps you to ensure materials used in your construction project are responsibly sourced.
What is Sustainable Procurement?
Sustainable procurement is the process of purchasing goods, materials and services in a way that considers environmental, social and economic impacts alongside traditional cost and quality requirements.
Within construction projects, sustainable procurement helps ensure that materials are sourced responsibly and support wider sustainability objectives.
What is BREEAM MAT03.1?
BREEAM MAT03.1 forms part of the Responsible Sourcing of Materials category within the BREEAM framework. The credit requires organisations to establish a Sustainable Procurement Policy that supports responsible material selection and sustainable supply chain management.
The policy helps demonstrate a structured approach to sustainability during procurement activities.
What Should a Sustainable Procurement Policy Include?
A Sustainable Procurement Policy may cover:
- Responsible sourcing commitments
- Supplier sustainability requirements
- Environmental performance criteria
- Sustainable material selection
- Waste reduction objectives
- Resource efficiency principles
- Ethical procurement practices
- Monitoring and review procedures
Supporting Sustainable Supply Chains
Effective sustainable procurement helps organisations:
- Improve supply chain transparency
- Reduce environmental impacts
- Support responsible sourcing
- Encourage sustainable supplier practices
- Improve ESG performance
- Reduce procurement risks
Benefits of Sustainable Procurement
Projects can benefit from:
- Improved sustainability performance
- Responsible sourcing of materials
- Better environmental outcomes
- Reduced supply chain risks
- Enhanced BREEAM ratings
- Improved ESG credentials
- Stronger stakeholder confidence
How WPS Supports MAT03.1 Compliance
WPS can assist with:
- Sustainable Procurement Policies
- Procurement strategy development
- Responsible sourcing reviews
- Supply chain sustainability assessments
- BREEAM evidence collection
- Compliance documentation
- Assessor liaison
Frequently Asked Questions
What is BREEAM MAT03.1?
BREEAM MAT03.1 is a credit focused on implementing a Sustainable Procurement Policy to support responsible sourcing and sustainable procurement practices.
What is sustainable procurement?
Sustainable procurement considers environmental, social and economic impacts when purchasing materials, products and services.
Why is a Sustainable Procurement Policy important?
It helps organisations establish a structured approach to responsible sourcing and sustainability within procurement activities.
Does MAT03.1 relate to responsible sourcing?
Yes. MAT03.1 supports wider responsible sourcing objectives within the BREEAM Materials category.
Can WPS prepare a Sustainable Procurement Policy?
Yes. WPS can develop bespoke Sustainable Procurement Policies tailored to project and organisational requirements.
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