Adopting emission-free alternatives is often associated with an additional cost — either because the emission-free option is more expensive than the traditional one, or because the procurement process becomes more time-consuming. Increased costs or time consumption are impossible to defend if the process is not rooted in management or strategies and planning systems such as climate plan, climate budget or climate accounting. The roles and anchoring listed below are primarily aimed at public purchasers, but much of the thinking could also benefit procurement that is not subject to government procurement.

Beyond the traditional roles (budget/deal owner, purchaser, trade manager/project manager, legal advice/quality assurance, business manager/decision maker), is that why pivotal Emphasizing the Importance of Good management entrenchment/involvement with regard to ensuring a successful process.

Responsibility Matrix Template
In order to define responsibility for activities and decisions in the implementation of a procurement, DFØ has developed a liability matrix. The template are mainly designed for use in the planning phase of procurement projects, but are also well suited for use in other contexts such as line operations.

Role descriptions and organization of responsibilities
By describing roles and responsibilities at the start of the process, the necessary interdisciplinary involvement and increased quality of implementation at an early stage are ensured. A general description of the overall roles that should be clarified during the preparation phase is available on the DfE pages.

Anchoring and Organizing Innovative Procurement
In the case of innovative procurement, it follows National Programme for Supplier Development It is crucial that management considers innovative acquisitions as a strategic tool to achieve the company's overall objectives. Organizational culture also plays an important role and you need to have the entire business team in order to succeed. You will find detailed information on Anchoring, organisation, practical facilitation and risk management for innovative acquisitions on the DfE's sites.