Politik und Gesellschaft

Simon Clement, Christoph Erdmenger

Sustainable public procurement is being increasingly recognised across the world as a vital tool for achieving real environmental improvements and promoting patterns of sustainable production and consumption. However, implementation is still not widespread among public authorities in Europe, with many public authorities unsure of how to proceed or simply unaware of the potential benefits.

The book has been written to provide European public procurers with all they need to know to implement sustainable procurement in their authority - no matter what size or level of experience. It presents the approach taken by Procura+, ICLEI's Sustainable Procurement Campaign - an approach based around five milestones, and a set of easy-to-apply key purchasing criteria for six high-priority product groups - buses, construction, cleaning products and services, electricity, food, and IT equipment.

It also answers several key questions including "Does it cost more?", "How do I decide what is a green product?", and "Is it Legal?", as well as providing key arguments for convincing others within an administration of its merits.

"Public authorities at all levels making their contribution to a sustainable Europe - I welcome this step." Margot Wallström, Environment Commissioner, European Commission

"Public authorities can lead by example through his campaign -this is a good opportunity for Southern European cities." Imma Mayol, Deputy Mayor,City of Barcelona, Spain

"More sustainability for he same money - a convincing concept." Christine Scheel, Chair of Finance Committee, Deutscher Bundestag (German National Parliament)

"Local politicians from all over Europe can green the market by joining this movement." Margit Vestbjerg, Mayor for Environment and Planning,City of Kolding, Denmark

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Erstellt: 26-01-2005 16:01 - Letzte Änderung: 07-12-2009 15:38
Schlagworte: Wirtschaft,Clement Erdmenger

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