Why is City of Whittlesea involved in the Supply Chain Sustainability School?
City of Whittlesea, through its endorsed Community and Corporate Plans, Whittlesea 2040: A place for all long term vision, Environmental Sustainability Strategy 2012-2022, Zero Net Emissions 2022 Plan, Procurement Policy and numerous supporting guidelines, is committed to sustainability outcomes.
Opportunities will be taken through City of Whittlesea’s procurement activities to support these outcomes and generate economic, social and environmental benefits whenever it is practicable and achieves value for money. These benefits include:
- Local job creation and stronger local economy;
- Diversity of suppliers (eg female-led, indigenous, culturally and linguistically diverse, supported disability workplaces, social enterprises, small and medium enterprises etc);
- Reducing unethical labour sources and conditions in the supply chain;
- Protection or restoration of ecological systems;
- Clean air, water and land;
- Reducing greenhouse gas emissions; and
- Efficient use of resources, including reducing waste production, and water and energy consumption.
City of Whittlesea has partnered with the Supply Chain Sustainability School so suppliers can access free online sustainability training that will assist City of Whittlesea’s supply chain in collaborating with Council to deliver on its sustainability commitments. The Supply Chain Sustainability School provides tailored learning resources for both Council suppliers and staff, so to improve sustainability knowledge and capacity and therefore better integrate sustainability requirements into procurement approaches and decisions.
How will participating in the Supply Chain Sustainability School help meet City of Whittlesea’s supplier requirements?
Organisations of all sizes are signing up to the Supply Chain Sustainability School so they can grow the skills and knowledge of their people, make more informed, sustainable and cost-effective decisions, operate more efficiently and sustainably, and become more competitive in today’s market. Because the e-learning modules correspond directly to City of Whittlesea’s objectives, suppliers will be better placed to understand what these requirements mean to them and City of Whittlesea will be in a better position to meet its sustainability commitments.
Engaging with the School
As a supplier to City of Whittlesea, we request that you follow these simple steps. As you’ll discover, signing up is easy and free, and your membership gives you access to an ever-growing range of resources, materials, e-learning modules and templates.



Follow the links to view your resources;
Relevant City of Whittlesea documents | Construction and roads | Parks and open spaces | Professional Services and Consultants | Repairs and maintenance | Cleaning and security | All other industry areas
Whittlesea 2040: A place for all
Web link
The City of Whittlesea’s Environmental Sustainability Strategy
Web link
The City of Whittlesea’s Procurement Policy
Document / Presentation
The City of Whittlesea – Zero Net Emissions
Document / Presentation
Sustainability 101
Video
BESS – the Built Environment Sustainability Scorecard
Web link
Case Studies: Infrastructure Sustainability Council of Australia
Web link
Case Studies: Green Building Council of Australia
Web link
The City of Whittlesea’s Environmental Sustainability Strategy
Web link
Sustainable Design with the City of Whittlesea
Web link
Guide for sustainable procurement of services
Document / Presentation
Modern Slavery
Modern Slavery in Australian property, construction and infrastructure supply chains
Web link
Sustainability 101
Video
An introduction to Sustainable Procurement e-learning module
E-learning Module
CO2e)
Greenfleet’s tips for reducing transport-related emission
Web link
Recycled Mixed Plastics Purchasing Toolkit
Document / Presentation
Social Procurement in Australia, and Business Creating Social Value
Web link
Australian Government Sustainable Procurement Guide
Web link
Guide for sustainable procurement of services
Document / Presentation
Guides to procuring and using recycled plastic products
Web link
Modern Slavery in Australian property, construction and infrastructure supply chains
Document / Presentation
Sustainability 101
Video
An introduction to Sustainable Procurement e-learning module
E-learning Module
Recycled Mixed Plastics Purchasing Toolkit
Document / Presentation
What Goes Around – Why Buying Recycled Matters – from PlanetArk
Web link
Social Procurement in Australia, and Business Creating Social Value
Web link
CO2e)
Greenfleet’s tips for reducing transport-related emission
Web link
The CitySwitch Choose.Reuse. waste toolkit
Web link
Sustainable Goods and Services Guidelines from the Gold Coast 2018 events
Web link
WaterWise TV special: Could Melbourne run out of water?
Video
Sustainability 101
Video
CO2e)
Greenfleet’s tips for reducing transport-related emission
Web link
The CitySwitch resources for the greener and more efficient office
Web link
City West Water’s Best practice guidelines for water efficiency
Web link
Fresh Green Clean resources and best practice cleaning standards for health, sustainability and hygiene
Web link
The Our Community Group
Web link
Social Ventures Australia’s ‘Effective ways to support youth into employment’
Web link
The US Environmental Protection Agency’s Guide to Greening Your Purchase of Cleaning Products
Web link
University of Melbourne report about underpayment in cleaning supply chains
Web link
Sustainability 101
Video
An introduction to Sustainable Procurement e-learning module
E-learning Module
What Goes Around – Why Buying Recycled Matters – from PlanetArk
Web link
CO2e)
Greenfleet’s tips for reducing transport-related emission
Web link
The Migrant Worker Justice Initiative’s ‘Wage Theft in Silence’ report
Web link
Good Environmental Choice Australia’s (GECA’s) Cleaning Products Standard
Web link
Sustainability Victoria’s ResourceSmart Guide to Recycling and Reusing in your Workplace
Web link
The Victorian Government’s Social Procurement Framework
Web link
Landscape for Life’s Materials Guide and Examples
Web link
The City of Whittlesea’s Environmental Sustainability Strategy
Web link
Sustainable Design with the City of Whittlesea
Web link
Sustainability 101
Video
An introduction to Sustainable Procurement e-learning module
E-learning Module
CO2e)
Greenfleet’s tips for reducing transport-related emission
Web link
Your Home – Australia’s guide to environmentally sustainable homes
Web link
Sustainability Victoria February 2018 Update on Recycling in Victoria
Web link
Social Ventures Australia’s ‘Effective ways to support youth into employment’
Web link