West Mercia Police wins national award for net zero procurement initiative

West Mercia Police's Contracts and Procurement team won the Best Net Zero Procurement Initiative award at the Go Awards. The award recognizes how the force and the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner embed social responsibility and net zero principles into contract management. Over 25 suppliers have committed to establishing carbon baselines and net zero targets, driving emissions reductions across the supply chain. Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion said the success came from collaboration across teams and partners, all working toward a more sustainable future. The force plans to build on this momentum, ensuring sustainability and social value remain central to serving communities. The award highlights how public sector procurement can be a lever for real decarbonization, not just a checkbox exercise.