Sustainable procurement barometer

Since 2012, ECPAR's the Sustainable procurement barometer has become a key event every four years. Designed as a true diagnostic tool, the Sustainable procurement barometer allows you to measure your performance and progress across four key components and seventeen indicators.

Discover the new features!

  • An integrated four-part questionnaire
  • New components and simplified indicators
  • Resources and support tools to help you complete the Barometer questionnaire between October 15 and November 22, 2024

Integrated Barometer for all organisations...

  • Large organisations
  • Small and medium-sized organisations
  • Public agencies
  • Food sector organisations

Four new components

  • Vision and challenges
  • Commitment and governance
  • Implementation
  • Measurement and disclosure

Complete the Barometer questionnaire

Goal: 500 organisations!

Glossary

Find definitions of key terms in sustainable procurement for a better understanding of the terms and concepts.

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to the most commonly asked questions by respondents to the questionnaire, and complete the questionnaire with greater insight.

Contact us

For any questions, feel free to write to us at the following address: SPBarometer@ecpar.org.

Innovative methodology

La méthodologie du Baromètre est élaborée en partenariat avec des institutions prestigieuses, telles que le Laboratoire interdisciplinaire de la responsabilité sociale des entreprises (LIRSE) de l'Université Laval, l’Université d'Ottawa, l’Institut de tourisme et d'hôtellerie du Québec (ITHQ), le Centre international de référence sur l'analyse de cycle de vie et la transition durable (CIRAIG) et le Conseil de recherches en sciences humaines (CRSH).

Cette collaboration permet de nous appuyer sur les dernières connaissances scientifiques et les meilleures pratiques, tant au Canada qu’à l’international, qui tiennent compte de normes reconnues, dont l’ISO 20400, et de lignes directrices.

The methodology of the Barometer is developed in partnership with prestigious institutions such as the Laboratoire interdisciplinaire de la responsabilité sociale des entreprises (LIRSE) at Université Laval, the University of Ottawa, Institut de tourisme et d'hôtellerie du Québec (ITHQ), the International Reference Center for Life Cycle Assessment and Sustainable Transition (CIRAIG), and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC).

This collaboration allows us to leverage the latest scientific knowledge and best practices, both in Canada and internationally, taking into account recognized standards, including ISO 20400, and guidelines.

Our research partners for the Sustainable procurement barometer 2024

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Sustainable procurement barometer Report

Each edition of the Sustainable procurement barometer also serves as an opportunity to measure the overall progress of Canadian organisations in sustainable procurement, identifying strengths and areas where organisations should collectively focus their efforts. By participating in this initiative, you not only assess your own practices but also contribute to building a clearer and more inclusive vision of sustainable procurement at the national level.

Obtain your individual results

Your individual results sheet will provide you with a summary assessment of your sustainable procurement practices and allow you to compare yourself to the average of other organisations. This evaluation offers a unique perspective to identify challenges and opportunities in your practices across various strategic and operational aspects.

To learn more about previous editions:

2012 Edition2016 Edition2020 Edition

Our dissemination partners for the Sustainable procurement barometer 2024

ECPAR members • Fédération des chambres de commerce du Québec • Buy Social Canada • Canadian Collaboration for Sustainable Procurement • Écocert • Ellio • Agéco • Union des municipalités du Québec • Services publics et Approvisionnement Canada • Université Laval • RECYC-QUÉBEC • CIRAIG • ITHQ • Réseau des femmes en environnement • Ville de Gatineau • Maillon Vert • Nixa