Definition
Green procurement is the purchasing practices that prioritize environmentally sustainable products and suppliers. Founders reach for it when a vague conversation needs a shared, specific meaning. Name it clearly, then let the next decision — a hire, a price, a test, or a pass — follow from that meaning.
In the room
How the word shows up in a real conversation.
A mentor asks, “What is your Green procurement?” The useful answer is concrete: purchasing practices that prioritize environmentally sustainable products and suppliers. A slide title is not an answer.
Common mistake
Using Green procurement as a label instead of a fact. If you cannot point to the evidence — a number, a customer, or a written assumption — you are using the word as jargon.
See also
Green building
Construction and design practices that are environmentally responsible and resource-efficient.
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Green business
Company that operates in an environmentally sustainable and socially responsible manner.
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Green computing
Environmentally sustainable computing practices that reduce energy consumption and waste.
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Green energy
Renewable energy sources that have minimal environmental impact, such as solar and wind.
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