The guidance compiles the environmental improvements to be applied in public works, for the planning, project, execution, monitoring and finalisation phases. It gives special attention to atmospheric and noise pollution, waste management and effects on water, soil, green spaces and mobility. The document includes also a checklist to help the works manager with the follow-up of the environmental performance.
Guidance on the organisation of sustainable events, based on the City of Barcelona's own experiences as one of the leading international sustainable event organisers.
This guide provides an analytical description of celebrations, their participants and the design of the celebration site. It gives ideas and examples on ways of reducing the environmental impact of any type of celebration, as well as suggestions for financing environmental activities and raising the awareness of the persons attending.
This guidance is focused in non-profit associations, one of the main agents of change of the City of Barcelona, with the aim of enhance its sustainability commitment. The document offers a set of information and practical guidance to improve internal organizational items such as energy efficiency, waste management or resources management.
Government measures and other sector regulations approved by the Barcelona City Council are an example of the Coucnil's political commitment for improving the environmental and social behaviour of its own activity.
Green Procurement - a brief overview of the most important steps
Easy to use guidance on the most relevant steps for implementing GPP.Includes useful links to further information. In the printed version, there is also a poster for awareness-raising.
Co-operation between procurers and suppliers - Procurement clinics, Finland
RAKLI , the Finnish Association of Building Owners and Construction Clients, has set up a procurement clinic which uses open, interactive workshops to facilitate market dialogue between potential service providers, consultants, contractors and investors.
Construction innovation seminars - Transport for London
In March 2009, Transport for London (TfL) piloted a Construction Innovation session to increase the awareness of construction innovation within TfL, and to test the appetite for more events on this topic. After very positive feedback from the first session, a second was held in May 2010.
Investing in Energy Performance for Alsatian High Schools, France
The Alsace Regional Council is carrying out a major energy-efficiency renovation of 14 schools in the region. The project began in 2008 and will be completed in 2011. Renovation work is being targeted at making major energy-efficiency improvements, and installing on-site renewable energy capacity.
