Buying Green - Green public procurement in Europe: A summary
This document provides an overview of green public procurement (GPP) in
the European Union (EU). It introduces the concept of GPP and summarises the key EU and national policies in this area. Examples are given of the outcomes and benefits of GPP, based on the approaches being implemented by public authorities throughout the EU. The legal and value-for-money aspects of GPP are also presented.
It is based on the more detailed Buying Green Handbook (second edition).
English
Europe/EU
Food and catering, Transport and vehicles, Timber and forestry , Buildings and construction
