Green Public Procurement (GPP) is a process where public authorities seek to source goods, services or works with a reduced environmental impact.
It is defined as:
“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 life-cycle, as compared to alternative products/solutions.”
A new Green Public Procurement Strategy and Action Plan has been published. The Strategy has been prepared against the background of significant changes in climate, energy, sustainability, and procurement policies over the last number of years.
The new Green Public Procurement Strategy and Action Plan aims to play a key role in driving the implementation of green and circular procurement practices across the public sector.