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
Sustainable Procurement:back to management! 5th edition Whitepaper based on the 2011 - HEC/EcoVadis
European Sustainable Procurement Barometer
The 2011 edition of the HEC-EcoVadis Sustainable Procurement Benchmark provides a perspective on the evolution of Sustainable Procurement practices in businesses. : How has the vision of the Chief Procurement Officers evolved?
Value of Sustainable Procurement Practices: A quantitative analysis of value drivers associated with Sustainable Procurement Practices
The aim of this study is to help Senior Procurement Managers by providing
strong arguments to build a business case with top management and the CEO on the value of Sustainable Procurement.
A study conducted by a Consortium of consultants to: 1. measure the current level of GPP across the 25 Member States of the EU, and 2. make available examples of environmental technical specifications for products and services identified as the most suitable for ‘greening’.
Innovation and Public Procurement. Review of Issues at Stake
A study prepared by the Frauenhofer Institut for the European Commission analysing existing rules and current practices of public innovation procurement and examples of good practices. It also presents general lessons learned.
English
Europe/EU
Innovation procurement (PPI)
Frauenhofer Institute, on behalf of the European Commission
Developing procurement practices favourable to R&D and innovation
Expert group report prepared by the European Commission, DG Research in 2005. It explores options for good practice and policy in 'procurement for innovation', including presenting a detailed set of recommendations.