Using life cycle analysis, Cameron-Cole helps clients address and improve their environmental footprint by looking for environmental preferable purchasing (EPP) opportunities across the life cycle of their products, and in particular at their supplier relationships.  We help clients to identify alternatives that meet their supply needs while improving their social and environmental footprint, and potentially lowering bottom-line cost.  We align our clients' supply chain with other sustainability measures within the organization and implement monitoring and reporting systems to ensure the success of the EPP program. 

Our services include:

• Supply chain analysis
• Vendor “green” evaluation & risk analysis
• Best practice benchmarking
• Environmental & sustainability procurement metrics
• Program design
• Internal & external communication tools
• Green purchasing standards & guidance documents
• Training for employees & procurement officers
• Management systems

By understanding a product or service’s true cost in the supply chain, organizations can identify and procure alternatives that reduce their environmental and social impact.  In addition, the implementation of an EPP program can reduce a company’s cost and demand for resources, promote and safeguard employee health and morale, identify potential improvements in efficiency, and improve brand reputation.

Vendors can have a significant impact on a company’s sustainability footprint.  As a result, companies are now viewing their suppliers as strategic partners, and actively engaging them in sustainable supply chain management.  Cameron-Cole assists its clients in supplier engagement, auditing, management systems, network creation and standard development both domestically and globally.