Green public procurement carine staropoli paris school of economics, university paris 1 pantheonsorbonne carine. Overview and issues for congress congressional research service 2 several factors contribute to this situation. The main methods for data generation were interviews and document analysis. A process whereby public and semipublic authorities meet their needs for goods. Green public procurement gpp is a process whereby public authorities seek to procure goods, services and works with a reduced environmental impact throughout their life cycle when compared to goods, services and works with the same primary function that would otherwise be procured. Charlotte leire lund university, sweden and trevor bowden big room inc. Procurement is the process of finding, acquiring, buying goods, services or works from an external source, often via a tendering or competitive bidding process. Gpp may also provide financial savings for public authorities, especially if you consider the full lifecycle costs of a contract and not just the purchase. The revised gpa 2012 in article xxii8 on final provisions provides for the adoption of work programmes to facilitate its implementation and eventual new negotiations. On 21 november 2011, the minister for finance, the economy and investment jointly with the parliamentary secretary responsible for the environment launched a plan for. A fundamental problem is that there is no general agreement on what green procurement is or how best to implement it. Here are a few easy ways you can create pdfs from your documents.
Best practices for sustainable procurement the oecd has launched a new agenda on public procurement reform to support countries in creating an overarching approach to procurement that enables efficiency, fosters growth and accomplishes their strategic goals. Green public procurement windows and external doors technical. The government of malta has recently issued new criteria in relation to public procurement. The role of green public procurement 6 2 international green public procurement programs the subsections below describe gpp programs in china, india, japan, and south korea. As a common service provider of procurement services, pwgscs acquisitions branch supports federal departments and agencies in meeting their green procurement targets mainly through the development of consolidated procurement instruments, which include environmental considerations and enable departments and agencies to purchase more.
Report on ecolabelling and sustainable public procurement. Direction for promoting green procurement designated procurement items and evaluation criteria ministries and agencies each organization creates and publicizes a procurement policy procurement of goods and services based on procurement policies report on the results and achievements of. The food service sector plays a major role in the purchases made by the public sector and due to that relevance deserves attention. The irish governments annual public sector purchasing accounts for 10% to 12% of irelands gdp, a large part of economic activity and demand. The results of this part of the research demonstrates that it is highly important to assess and purchase a window in relation to the building in which it will be installed. Green public procurement gpp can help procurers meet their environmental objectives and targets, including carbon reduction, through clearly defining specifications for goods and services that address all environmental impacts across the supply chain. Public procurement involves a range of industries including those that are target sectors for domestic industrial development and foreign direct investment. Green procurement in the eu already the eu legislators are making inroads into some sectors by imposing mandatory obligations and standards in the procurement of specific goods and services, for example.
Journal of public procurement jopp encourages practitioners and scholars to submit manuscripts dealing with the practice and study of public procurement at all levels of government in every country. Green public procurement is a process whereby public authorities seek to procure goods, services and works with a reduced environmental impact throughout their life cycle when compared to goods, services and works with the same primary function that would otherwise be procured. Pdf is the worldwide standard in sharing documents. As part of this agenda, the oecd replaced the 2008. The european commission defines green public procurement gpp as a. The energy and resources institute teri state of play in sustainable public procurement 1. Creating a portable document format pdf file from an email, word document, spreadsheet, etc. The policy is based on the green procurement policy guidance created by ecoschools england which gives detailed information on the impact that can occur from the purchase of various products and services, the specific procurement considerations for each area and characteristics of. Whether it is the construction of plusenergy buildings, cutting the numbers in the vehicle fleet, more electric mobility, less meat served at the office canteen, or procurement of supplies that bear the blue angel ecolabel, uba aims to show how public authorities can take action for the sake of the climate. Primary school will ensure that when all products and services are purchased, we will consider environmental aspects, potential impacts and the. Green public procurement gpp is currently being used to influence the market to shift to a supply of goods and services to the public sector that have a reduced environmental impact. From green public procurement to sustainable public. The results of the assessment will influence purchasing decisions.
Green paper on the modernisation of eu public procurement policy towards a more effective european procurement market answered by the european council of engineers chambers ecec representing approx. A process whereby public and semi public authorities meet their needs for goods, services, works and utilities by choosing solutions that have a reduced impact on the environment throughout their lifecycle, as compared to alternative productssolutions. Green public procurement of fire extinguishers by central ministries in japan. Thus, an attempt was made to examine the status of ecolabelling schemes in the concerned countries and simultaneously investigate national legislation and policy on spp gpp.
The policy is based on the green procurement policy guidance created by ecoschools england which gives detailed information on the impact that can occur from the purchase of various products and services, the specific procurement considerations for each area and characteristics of the best option choices. Standardization, as another demandside measure, complements gpp. International institute for sustainable development iisd and. Also known as green or environmental purchasing, green procurement compares price, technology, quality and the environmental impact of the product, service or contract. The european commission is initiating activities to increase the level of green public. The guidelines and the associated uneps spp approach are hereon referred to as the spp approach. The role of green public procurement climateworks foundation.
Not all of these options may be available on your computer. The process is used to ensure the buyer receives goods, services or works the best possible price, when aspects such as quality, quantity, time, and location are compared. Jun 21, 2017 green public procurement gpp is currently being used to influence the market to shift to a supply of goods and services to the public sector that have a reduced environmental impact. Joint green public procurement in practice models of joint public procurement joint criteria for green public procurement 14 green criteria in the eu and partner countries 16 joint green public procurement in different european countries 18 joint green public procurement upper austria 18 joint green public procurement germany 20. Abstract green public procurement has become a policy tool for many governments due to concerns of. Green public procurement gpp is defined by the european commission as a process whereby public authorities seek to procure goods, services and works with a reduced environmental impact throughout their life cycle when compared to goods, services and works with the same primary function that would otherwise be procured. The use of green criteria in the public procurement of food.
Summary of literature on sustainable green public procurement. Green public procurement environment european commission. The guidelines and the associated uneps spp approach are hereon referred to. Green public procurement gpp is an important tool to achieve environmental policy goals. Nationally the publication of green tenders, an action plan on green public procurement1. Standards in green public procurement a framework to. Training on developing gpp criteria for public tendering chiang mai, thailand. Green procurement policies are applicable to all organisations, regardless of size. This massive purchasing power can potentially be used to reduce environmental pollution, improve environmental product and service range, and promote more targeted market. Jerry 2000 says, utilization of green procurement has been quite limited such that a decade ago, only some highprofile organizations mainly chemical. Determinants of adoption of green procurement in the public sector. Public procurement practice sustainable procurement practice. Working paper green public procurement as environmental policy tool. Pdf green public procurement, missing concepts and future.
The irish governments annual public sector purchasing accounts for 10% to 12% of irelands gdp, a. Procurement is considered sustainable when organizations. International journal of social sciences and entrepreneurship, 1 11, 3572. Green public procurement is an effective way to pursue social and. The gpa work programme and the eu regime on public procurement. Green public procurement in uk green public procurement gpp lead the change national conference barbara morton 12 april 2010 tallinn, estonia. Therefore, when the public sector seeks out sustainable products services, it provide markets with the much needed certainty and serves as an incentive to both foreign and domestic.
This paper sets an objective to analyse legislative provisions for green procurement in south africas metropolitan municipalities in the context of climate change and sustainable development. By using their purchasing power to choose environmentally friendly goods, services and works, they can make an important contribution to sustainable consumption and production what we call green public procurement gpp or green purchasing. Green public procurement gpp although still in its infancy in south africa is starting to take root, with environmental criteria beginning to play a role in public procurement decisions. This guidance document was developed to assist the public sector to implement and maintain procedures for green public procurement.
It is no surprise that one of the items to deal with is the treatment of sustainable public procurement. Where decisions lead to the selection of an option which does not provide the best energy performance. If the billions of public rands, dollars and euros were spent on products and services that advanced sustainable development, huge progress could be achieved. Jopp will be a forum for the communication of research and experiences, and it intends to cover all facets of public procurement. Overview and issues for congress congressional research service 1 ncreasing concerns about global warming, energy independence, and public health have contributed to a rise in public interest in socalled green products and services, and the. Report on ecolabelling and sustainable public procurement in. From green public procurement to sustainable public procurement an overview of the european process on sustainable public procurement siddharth prakash trainthetrainers tot. Although green public procurement gpp is considered a promising instrument. Green paper on the modernisation of eu public procurement. Although gpp is a voluntary instrument, it has a key.
It can also form part of a broader strategic approach to public procurement which includes social value and responsibility, referred to as sustainable public procurement spp. Green public procurement windows and external doors draft iii affect its thermal performance. Green government procurement practices ggp in malaysian public enterprises. Uk experience targets to be met government buying standards greening ict strategy. Public procurement practice sustainable procurement practice standard an organization practicing sustainable public procurement should consider the three aspects of sustainability economic, social and environmental to create a more enduring approach to procuring goods and services that will contribute positively to the community and beyond. Green procurement steams from pollution prevention principles and activities. An introduction to green purchasing and public procurement. Over the years the purchasing function has evolved towards being more strategic due to a growing trend for focusing on core activities while outsourcing most of the noncore ones giunipero et al.
On 21 november 2011, the minister for finance, the economy and investment jointly with the parliamentary secretary responsible for the environment launched a plan for green public sector purchasing. There were 30 interviews granted by among others, procurement officers, town planners and economic development specialists. A handbook on green public procurement 3rd edition nachhaltige. A handbook on green public procurement 3rd edition european. Procurement monitoring to include green purchasing practices in departments approved lists including existing ones to include environmental management or policies as a qualification for entry new eu procurement directives by 2014. Green public procurement gpp is an important tool to achieve environmental policy goals relating to climate change, resource use and sustainable consumption and production especially given the importance of public sector spending on goods and services in europe.
Sustainable public procurement is the practice by which governments include sustainability considerations in their purchasing practices as a way to boost the market for sustainable goods and services and support other policy goals such as environment, development, social justice, fair labour. The municipalities of cape town, ethekwini, ekurhuleni, nelson mandela bay and tshwane all. A handbook on green public procurement, 2nd edition. Each year, german contracting authorities purchase around 300 billion worth of products ranging from pencils to city buses.
Established on february 10, 2003 effective as of april 1, 2003 19th revision. Green public procurement gpp is defined as purchasing which reduces environmental impacts across product or service life cycles. Pdf green public procurement gpp is an increasingly debated demand side environmental policy instrument. The use of green criteria in the public procurement of. Primary school green procurement policy policy statement goring c. Rimgreen public procurement working toward greener earth.
Panasonic corporation 19992016 panasonic group green procurement standards version6. Given the rising environmental concerns and awareness among various stakeholders. Such an approach is shifting a large part of the manufacturing activities outside the company boundary and the. Green public procurement gpp is a process whereby public authorities seek to procure goods, services and works with a reduced environmental impact throughout their lifecycle when compared to goods, services and works with the same primary function that would otherwise be procured.
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