San Diego's Sustainable Procurement Policy directs city departments to prefer products and services with reduced environmental impact, recycled content, and energy efficiency when contracting for goods, vehicles, paper, equipment, and construction materials.
The Sustainable Procurement Policy adopted by City Council Policy 100-14 instructs city Purchasing and Contracting and individual departments to integrate environmental and social criteria into bid specifications. Preferred items include EnergyStar appliances, post-consumer recycled paper, low-VOC paints, electric and hybrid fleet vehicles, recycled-content asphalt, and Forest Stewardship Council certified wood. Vendors must disclose environmental certifications, and bid evaluations may award points for sustainable practices. The policy supports the Climate Action Plan and the city's 100 percent renewable electricity goal. Departments report annually on sustainable purchasing progress to the Sustainability and Mobility Department, which publishes citywide metrics.
The policy applies internally to city contracting and does not impose obligations on private parties or residents. Departments missing sustainability targets receive corrective action through the Mayor's office and city auditor reports.
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