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SUSTAINABILITY ELEMENTS

Procurement Practices

Environmental Stewardship

Protection of the environment and conservation of natural resources.

Economic Viability

Efficient operations of all facilities, stimulation of local and regional economic growth, and generating economic value through employment and procurement practices.

LAWA ensures that small businesses have an equitable opportunity to participate in LAWA’s procurement activities.

Doing business with LAWA increases the competitiveness of small businesses in the local community. During 2014, LAWA procured $67.1 million in goods and services from local and small business enterprises. This represents more than 11 percent of total business procurement at LAWA.

Performance Summary

LAX Small Business Procurement 2014*

Note: New program took effect on October 1, 2012, switching from Minority and Women owned to Local and Small Business Enterprises.