In this report, the guidance developed includes a baseline set of recommendations designed to be applied by all cities, and several optional criteria, which are designed to serve as “add-ons” for cities that are already progressing well with sustainable food procurement and/or seek to focus on specific topics or issues. The latter could be anything from climate change mitigation, vulnerable groups, circular economy, short food supply chains, through to regional food economy and resilience. The recommendations provided in this report have been developed to ensure maximum flexibility and adaptability for cities across Europe.

The criteria document aims to support experienced procurers in leveraging public purchases of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) hardware to positively impact working conditions across the electronics supply-chain. The criteria set covers guidance on Subject Matter, Selection and Award Criteria, Technical Specifications as well as Contract Clauses. The criteria set is ambitious as it goes beyond smelter level but addresses issues at mining stage also.

Software has a significant impact on how information and communication technology (ICT) is used. It influences energy requirements and can contribute to the premature replacement of harware (software obsolescence). This Guide provides a catalogue of criteria for sourcing environmentally sound software and explains how procurers can use it for tenders. It is suitable for both the procurement of finished standard software and for commissioning a software development.

Document gives information on how to integrate criteria for social responsibility in service contracts.

Document indicates how to include social responsibility in direct award contracts in the Austrian context.

The document lists the legal context for fair procurement of natural stones and gives a blueprint for criteria suitable for tenders.

The document lists the legal context for socially responsible procurement of textiles and gives a blueprint for criteria suitable for tenders.

The document lists the legal context for fair food procurement and gives a blueprint for criteria suitable for tenders.

Overview of criteria for various sectors, listing a brief explanation, approach and recommended label.