Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) Public Procurement
Carbon Disclosure Project Public Procurement is a way for national and local governments to ask their suppliers direct questions about energy use, greenhouse gas emissions and the risks they face in a warming planet.
Adapting to climate change: the role of public procurement
This study explores the economic and legal cases for using public procurement to increase resilience to climate change. The study focuses on the procurement of publicly-funded construction projects.
Public Procurement for Innovation in Baltic Metropolises
A collection of case studies of the procurement of innovative solutions in the Baltic region. The report also summarises the main elements considered favourable to innovation
English
Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Sweden
Innovation procurement (PPI)
Baltic Metropoles/Tallinn University of Technology
Green maintenance of municipal fountains, Barcelona
When renewing the contract for municipal fountain cleaning and maintenance in the City of Barcelona, strict environmental specifications were included. 25% of points in the award phase also related to environmental performance. Environmental improvements included water and energy savings, and chemical use reduction.
In 2006 the Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation (ESPO) signed a series of framework contracts with suppliers of environmentally-friendly cleaning products. As a central purchasing body, these framework contracts are usable by any UK authority.
In 2009 the London Borough of Lewisham launched an assessment of the carbon footprint of its supply chain. Results showed the carbon footprint of the supply chain was 2.5 greater than the direct operations of the Borough.
The Metropolitan Police Force (MPS) in London, runs 123 hybrid and several electric vehicles. It is also leading a feasibility study on London's Electric Vehicle Delivery Plan, which aims to provide 1,000 electric vehicles by 2015
Presentation on the construction of a new hosiptal in Vienna to advanced sustainability standards. A sustainability charter has been produced for the project, as well as detailed environmental criteria, which may be used as a checklist at each stage of construction
Case study on the implementation of Southwark's Sustainable Procurement Strategy. Amongst the product groups covered are vehicles, paper, electricity and toner cartridges.
