ART - Environmentally-Preferable Purchasing Survey 2007

The document is a summary report of the EcoMarkets 2007 survey conducted by TerraChoice Environmental Marketing Inc. The survey aimed to monitor the patterns of greening in business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-government (B2G) procurement and supply chain management in North America. The report provides information on the respondents, their purchasing behaviors, policies, environmental issues, commodities, and outlook. The survey received responses from 692 procurement professionals in the United States and Canada. The respondents were primarily from private or publicly-held companies (52%) and small organizations with less than 100 employees (42%). The report acknowledges that there may be some pro-environment self-selection bias in the sample. In terms of policies, the report highlights that regardless of nationality or organization type, the majority of organizations in both the United States and Canada have green purchasing policies. This indicates a growing trend towards environmentally-friendly procurement practices. Additionally, the report emphasizes the importance of policies in shaping purchasing decisions and signaling organizational attitudes towards the environment and sustainability. It mentions that clear policies can be an effective tool for organizational change. Overall, the report provides insights into the attitudes and practices of North American buyers towards environmentally-preferable purchasing. It highlights the increasing adoption of green procurement policies in both the United States and Canada, indicating a positive shift towards sustainability in procurement and supply chain management.