Sustainable Procurement Policy at UNS
Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS) implements sustainable procurement practices through formal institutional policies that integrate environmental, social, and economic considerations into all purchasing activities.
The primary institutional policy is:
Rector Regulation No. 38 of 2021 on Guidelines for Goods and Services Procurement
This regulation establishes that all procurement processes at UNS must be conducted in an efficient, transparent, and accountable manner while incorporating sustainability principles, including:
- environmental impact reduction,
- ethical sourcing and fair labor practices,
- support for local and small enterprises.
In addition, UNS aligns with the national regulation:
Presidential Regulation No. 16 of 2018 on Government Procurement
This regulation explicitly promotes sustainable procurement as part of national policy.
Supporting policies that strengthen sustainable purchasing practices include:
Through these policies, UNS ensures that procurement decisions contribute to sustainability goals by considering lifecycle impacts, ethical sourcing, and responsible resource use.