Green public procurement
Description
GPP is "a process whereby public authorities seek to procure goods, services and works with a reduced environmental impact throughout their life cycle when compared to goods, services and works with the same primary function that would otherwise be procured." It is a voluntary instrument, thus Member States and public authorities can determine the extent to which they implement it.
Source link
http://europa.eu/legislation_summaries/environment/sustainable_development/mi0002_en.htm
Full reference
Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions of 16 July 2008 on Public procurement for a better environment
| Policy | |
| Year | 2011 |
|---|---|
| Policy area | Green public procurement |
| Affected actors | Processor, Wholesaler, Retailer, Consumer, Producer/beekeeper |
| Products | All NWFP |
| Subject | NWFP |
| Countries | EU countries |
| Legal status | Non-binding |
| Geographical scope | International |