Aurora applies sustainability criteria when purchasing goods, vehicles, and services, prioritizing energy-efficient equipment, low-emission fleet, recycled-content paper, and contractors that meet environmental performance standards consistent with the CAP.
Procurement guidance directs departments to consider lifecycle costs, energy use, and emissions when specifying products. The fleet program prioritizes hybrid and electric vehicles where feasible, and facility upgrades favor LED lighting and high-efficiency HVAC. Janitorial contracts include green-cleaning expectations. Capital projects screen materials for embodied carbon and durability. The Sustainability and Resiliency office coordinates training for buyers and tracks metrics such as fleet electrification rate and renewable-electricity share to support CAP implementation milestones.
These practices guide internal procurement and do not regulate private buyers. Vendors who do not meet sustainability scoring may simply lose competitive points during bid evaluation.
See how Aurora's sustainable procurement rules stack up against other locations.
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