In Germany, the volume of public procurement by federal, state, local and public companies currently amounts to about 360 billion euros per year. That amounts to around 13 percent of Germany's gross domestic product. This is attributable to the municipal levelat a proportion of up to 60 percent - a significant potential. Cities and towns are important purchasers of goods and services and have the power to change markets and also to protect the environment.

Municipal procurement can thus make a significant contribution to sustainable development. The key lies in purchasing sustainable products and services. The spectrum of energy-efficient computers and copiers to wood products from sustainable forest management to low-emission buses. There are already a number of municipal activities in this regard.

The CCI Auftragsberatungsstelle Baden-Württemberg has prepared in cooperation with the Auftragsberatungszentrum Bayern eV a varied program of attractive topics and expert speakers. Take advantage of the lectures, discussions and conversations.

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