Environmentally preferable purchasing (EPP) attempts to minimize negative environmental effects by procuring products and services with the least environmental impact while still meeting business requirements. Learn about EPP, and follow Info-Tech’s recommendations for baking environmentally sound requirements into the Requests for Proposal (RFP).

EPP is Here

In September 2007, Dell announced a company-wide initiative to become 100% carbon-neutral, with specific mandates to make procurement, including purchases from key partners, more environmentally sustainable. Dell isn’t alone – Info-Tech’s own Green Index indicates that enterprises are increasingly adopting EPP policies.