Also, for items containing a significanttimber component (e.g. furniture), companies are asked to submit evidence thattimber is obtained from responsibly managed forests.Even for low value/riskrequirements, tenderers are asked to provide a copy of their environmental policystatement, together with any environmental initiatives the company hasundertaken that would directly benefit the SPCB.To support the SPCB’sEqualities in Procurement Policy, tenderers are also commonly asked to providedetails of their equal opportunities policy and detail what steps are taken toensure the delivery of equality of opportunity and treatment as both anemployer and service provider.In addition, the SPCB iscurrently developing...