Oxfam

Strategic guidance on resource-efficient procurement

Climate change is a fundamental issue for Oxfam which is helping people to cope with severe climate events worldwide, and pressing for the urgency of global emissions reductions. Oxfam GB commissioned BFF to support its own internal emissions reduction activities by tackling one of its most complex areas: procurement. Working closely with an internal team, BFF assessed Oxfam’s investment in products for its shops, emergency equipment and all of the services needed to run the organisation. Following an extensive data collection process, an emissions profile was developed which highlighted the impact of each procurement area, and those investments with the highest carbon intensity. The insight from this progressive project enables Oxfam to make informed decisions on how it can best reduce its own emissions, while continuing to effectively fight poverty. Oxfam commented: “Best Foot Forward took a large, complex project and made it manageable. Their advice on how to approach the task had a balance of pragmatic and strategic thinking, and their commitment to the detail and integrity of the project was highly appreciated.”