Meeting tender requirements related to boosting and decarbonising the economy

When procuring goods and services as part of the Queensland Government's procurement approach, government seeks to use its purchasing power to deliver value for money and broader benefits for Queensland communities, the economy and environment.

Pillar 5 of the Queensland Procurement Policy 2026 outlines our commitment to driving practical economic, environmental and social impact – this includes working with businesses that contribute to Queensland's economic resilience, support inclusive employment and help transition the economy towards net zero emissions by 2050.

For example, this includes:

  • minimising environmental impacts and supporting green industries and technologies, including promoting decarbonisation solutions in supply chains to reduce waste and contribute to resilient communities
  • promoting emissions reduction in agreed procurement focus areas that support the achievement of Queensland’s emissions reduction target, in alignment with sector emissions reduction plans and other climate initiatives
  • pursuing improved environmental outcomes, including reduction in waste and increased use of locally recycled materials.

When preparing for government procurement opportunities, be ready to respond and provide supporting information to demonstrate how your business meets any of the above requirements, as requested in the quote or tender.

When an agency is conducting a procurement activity that is classified as significant, this may be considered under a purposeful public procurement evaluation criterion alongside cost and other non-cost factors.

For example, when demonstrating how your business supports a decarbonised economy, consider whether and how your business:

  • recycles
  • reduces waste and use of plastic
  • reduces hazardous and toxic substances use, and ensure their correct disposal
  • reduces the use of energy, water or other resources, for example
    • use solar power or other renewable energy
    • use water saving taps
    • use energy efficient light bulbs
    • have measures to reduce energy, water and waste, minimise environmental impacts (e.g. waste and emissions reduction).

Business Chamber Queensland's ecoBiz program is a free service that helps Queensland businesses with less than 200 full-time equivalent employees cut costs across their energy, water and waste bills.

The program provides:

  • free benchmarking assistance to help track resource use
  • one-on-one on-site coaching sessions with a sustainability expert to help identify opportunities to implement initiatives to cut costs, reduce carbon emissions, and be more sustainable.

When completing a response to a quote or tender:

  • make sure you include what you're already doing or what you can commit to
  • when choosing to commit to an initiative, outline these plans in your tender response
  • have evidence (e.g. policies, processes, procedures, plans, systems, references, certificates of compliance) of your current or planned contribution, as we may request it.

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