This event will be of interest to anyone working in procurement or undertaking procurement within the public sector. The session will also be relevant to change managers, economic development specialists
and climate change practitioners.

Join Scottish Government, Scotland Excel, the Improvement Service and the Sustainable Scotland Network to:

• Hear an update on recent research into the tools, methodologies and approaches for a practical understanding of procurement and ClimateXChange
• Participate in a discussion to share ideas, barriers and good practice across the public sector
• Explore priority areas and shape the future support needed

2pm
Welcome

2.05pm
Setting the Scene – Scottish Government perspective
Speakers: Jo Mitchell and Hannah Neufeld
Highlighting some of the challenges being posed on procurement emissions

2.15pm
Scope 3 Emissions & Climate Through the Procurement Cycle
Speaker: Philip Duddell
Input from Scottish Government about work through ClimateXChange on tools, methodologies and approaches

2.40pm
Scotland Excel – A collaborative approach supporting net-zero objectives
Speaker: Mary Mitchell
How Scotland Excel engaged professionals, thought leaders and policy developers in the creation of an
innovative approach to contract development

3pm
Q&A Discussion on barriers and opportunities

3.20pm
Next steps and wrap up

Bookings for the session will be taken on a first come, first served basis. To book your place, please contact Helene Holden at helene.holden@scotland-excel.org.uk