Green Public Procurement: easy, affordable, achievable
Public procurement amounts to around 14% of the European Union’s Gross Domestic Product each year, making it a powerful market force.
Greening public procurement can be easy, affordable and achievable. Authorities across the EU are already setting an example by sharing expertise and best practices, and numerous resources are available to help procurers buy more sustainably – including the EU Ecolabel.
Here is an overview of tools, benefits and best practices.
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