ARCTIC - ALLIANCE FOR RESPONSIBLE CIRCULAR & TRANSPARENT PROCUREMENT OF ICT

The initial focus of ARCTIC will be on making laptops, smartphones and data centers more sustainable and circular. We will push forward right from the start and create support for both regular and frontrunner procuring organizations and suppliers. ARCTIC will; Drive towards a harmonized market demand by drawing up harmonized procurement criteria that link to global certification schemes, such as EPEAT and TCO Certified. Raise awareness and promote knowledge and expertise. It will provide guidance and training. Procurers and suppliers can execute pilots and share their learning experiences with their peers in one of the ARCTIC learning networks. Drive innovation by developing a collaborative ICT roadmap and set a course for sustainable, circular and fair ICT in 2030. We will look at design, change management and supporting policy and legislation. Achieve policy goals, have a common definition of ‘circular’ and accompanying commitments under the Paris Agreement and the SDGs Help enhance the sustainability of the ICT sector Make sustainable procurement move forward by creating demand and buy-in Share knowledge and experiences to support development and the staged implementation, before or by 2030, of 100% circular and transparent ICT products and services procurement stay informed along the way to learn about, adapt to, develop and implement best circular practices The ARCTIC program will be an established single multi-stakeholder program with industry, government, civil society and involved procurement parties to deliver upon the promise of a 100% circular and transparent ICT procurement chain Four stakeholder groups are identified: POLICY Representatives of local, national, regional (e.g. European), public policy making bodies DEMAND Representatives of Procurement, IT departments and/or budget owners, at public and private organisations SUPPLY Representatives of both upstream and downstream value chain partners.These include for example raw material extractors, component manufacturers, assembly houses, product designers, Brand owners, resellers/ distributors, users, re-manufacturers, refurbishers, recyclers and logistic service providers SOCIETAL Non Governmental Organisations (NGO), Civil Society Organisations (CSO), Trade/Industry associations, Standard Setters and Standardisation bodies Interested stakeholders can contact ARCTIC at info@arctic-alliance.com