Publication - FOI/EIR release
Palm oil usage in Government buildings: FOI release
- Published:
- 7 Jun 2018
FOI reference: FOI/18/01380
Date received: 15 May 2018
Date responded: 5 June 2018
Information requested
How much of your catering requires the use of products that make use of palm oil?
Does the government try to limit this?
Is there any commitment to defining sustainably sourced palm oil within procurement of products?
Response
The Scottish Government currently provides catering services, through a contractor, at seven sites across Scotland. I can confirm that in 2013, the Scottish Government took the decision to remove all products containing Palm Oil from it's 'home run' catering and kitchen facilities.
The commitment to refrain from using Palm Oil holds firm to this day. This is re-affirmed within the procurement paperwork released to would-be contractors when the contract is advertised and must be adhered to by any successful contractor.
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Contact
Please quote the FOI reference
Central Enquiry Unit
Email: ceu@gov.scot
Phone: 0300 244 4000
The Scottish Government
St Andrew's House
Regent Road
Edinburgh
EH1 3DG