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This project uses case studies to generate lessons learned and foster stronger Green Public Procurement policy in EU member states.
Governments within the EU spend approximately €1.8 trillion each year on works, goods and services, accounting for around 14% of the EU’s GDP. EU’s public authorities and member states thus have a key role to play in accelerating the development and uptake of low-carbon technologies, including through green public procurement (GPP).
While GPP best practices are emerging, implementation has been slow. It is crucial to unpack the barriers to GPP in individual member states in order to remove them.
This project aims to create greater coherence between policies to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and policies on GPP targets, as well as increase policy support for the design of GPP implementation frameworks and for harmonized GPP target setting. These objectives contribute to the establishment of a mandatory GPP policy in the EU, which would in turn lead to significant GHG emission reductions in the road transport and construction sectors.
This project is funded by Breakthrough Energy.
SEI brief / The EU's approach to green public procurement is scattered, both across and within Member States. These 17 recommendations can harness GPP's potential.
SEI report / Green public procurement can help cut the EU's greenhouse gas emissions. This report details how to boost this policy tool in construction and road transport.
SEI brief / This policy brief compares France and Germany, which have set goals for green public procurement: France has national guidance, while Germany is less top-down.
SEI brief / This policy brief finds that while Estonia and Poland have set goals to grow green public procurement, few mandates exist to make them happen.
SEI brief / Green choices in public procurement can help EU Member States reach their climate goals. This brief compares the policies of Sweden and the Netherlands.
Other publication / Green public procurement can accelerate emissions reductions. This paper provides an overview of policy design and target-setting methodologies.
Feature / A team of SEI experts published a report on the status of Green Public Procurement in the EU. Lead author Astrid Nilsson Lewis breaks down their findings.
Event / Watch this informative webinar and discussion highlighting SEI's latest research on how green public procurement can advance the EU's climate goals.
Past event / The StratKIT Baltic Sea Region Stakeholder Round Table brings together public procurers, catering service providers, public authorities, suppliers & customers.
Other publication / Green public procurement can accelerate emissions reductions. This paper provides an overview of policy design and target-setting methodologies.
SEI report / This report focuses on “active engagement”, where investors engage with high-emitting sectors, to impact green transition in four key industries.
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