This documentary evidence should have been, or if necessary, could be independently verified. Evidence might take the form of a certificate issued under a credible, preferably independent, verification scheme. It might consist of other documents that demonstrate that timber producers are following an environmental management system, conforming to internationally recognised principles, such as the Helsinki Guidelines. Where batteries are essential, to recycle them if we can find suitable outlets. What this means for the procurement of goods and services 9.
Procurement has a very significant effect on the environment.
The Department is committed to following the Government's procurement policy. What this means for estate management 10. Monitoring and auditing 11. The Department's Working Environment Division will co-ordinate and promote the programme and publish an annual progress report. The annual report will be on the Department's greening operations website and will be made available to all staff.