Executive Order 22
New York State Executive Order 22, signed by Governor Kathy Hochul on June 1, 2022, focuses on promoting sustainability and combating climate change through Green Procurement practices across state agencies. The order updates and builds upon previous policies to ensure that New York State agencies continue to lead in environmental stewardship and sustainable operations.
Goals include:
- Conserving, improving and protecting natural resources
- Preventing pollution, recycling, developing and utilizing clean energy sources
- Minimizing negative environmental and health impacts of our operations
SUNY Single Use Plastics Policy
This policy calls for the elimination of single use plastics and preference for durable and reusable alternatives.
SUNY Single Use Plastics Policy
SUNY Single Use Plastics Procedure
NYS OGS Green Contracts
There are two OGS "all green contracts". One for environmentally preferable cleaning supplies Award: PGB-23245-GR, and one for recycled copy paper Award: 23078-GR-RS.
More Products Available Through Preferred Sources or Centralized Contract
Campus buyers should prioritize purchasing items that meet the Green Procurement specifications.
See the below resources for more information on Green Procurement and how to make
green purchases.