Ethical procurement policy

This policy sets out Adfree Cities' commitments for all ad hoc procurement, spanning office supplies, art materials, utilities, banking, food, merchandise, printing, contractors, and travel. It establishes overarching principles including circular economy purchasing (second hand, refurbished, and recycled goods prioritised), a BDS-aligned boycott of companies profiting from genocide in Palestine, and a supplier code covering living wages, Modern Slavery Act compliance, human rights, and environmental regulations. Category-specific guidance is detailed throughout — for example, a no-fly travel policy supported by a Climate Perks leave incentive, plant-based and Fairtrade food procurement, and a commitment not to use banks investing in fossil fuels or arms. A notable caveat is that some standards are aspirational or in progress (e.g., moving to an ethical insurance provider in 2025–26), and the policy acknowledges real-world constraints such as limited public transport availability.