NYS Executive Order 4 (EO4): Green Procurement
Executive Order 4 established an interagency committee on sustainability and green procurement. This committee creates lists and specifications (specs) for environmentally preferred products. These specs and products are focused on the following elements:
- Reduce or eliminate the health and environmental risks from the use or release of toxic substances
- Minimize risks of the discharge of pollutants into the environment
- Minimize the volume and toxicity of packaging
- Maximize the use of recycled content and sustainably managed renewable resources
- Provide other environmental and health benefits
State agencies are required to purchase commodities, services and technology that meet the approved green procurement specifications. Fredonia is a state agency, therefore must abide by these regulations.
The GreenNY website lists approved specifications and also features a searchable list of products that meet EO4 specifications that are available through preferred sources or centralized contracts. The GreenNY website also features a robust Resources section that includes annual GreenNY progress reports, webinars, case studies and much more.