Bega Circularity Procurement Aggregator and Accelerator

Description

Investigate opportunities to develop procurement specifications that drive circularity, including local sourcing and employment, whole of life costs and evaluate potential externalities on suppliers along the supply chain. Explore joint procurement opportunities with large procurers in the region, with a focus on local industry procurements.

Priority

Impact

Outcomes

  • Innovation – Supporting the nurturing of local circular businesses and business models to accelerate the region towards being more circular.
  • Globally Connected – Leveraging the partners global reach to bring specialist insights to the regional entrepreneurs and support commercialisation through their national and international networks.
  • Resource Optimisation – Partnerships with local industry buyers to promote efficiency, circularity and demonstrate leadership. Local supplier networks that are cost competitive and demonstrate social, cultural and environmental value. Improved category management driving decisions around procurement partnerships and managing investment in viable circular initiatives.

Available grants/funding

  • Industry Capability Network (ICN)
  • Supply Chain Resilience Initiative

Potential partnerships.investors

BVSC, Bega Cheese, South East Regional Hospital, Key Haulage and distribution partners, All sectors –Retail, Agriculture & Forestry

Benefits

Waste generation/
repurposing

Water

Soil

Biodivsersity

Energy/GHG emissions

Nutrients/
Animal Feed

Packaging & Logistics

Animal Care

Community/
Education/
innovation/
Aged Care

Rural economy/
Tourism