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22. Climate integrated public procurement

Sustainable Procurement Policies

Sustainable procurement policies encourage public authorities to purchase goods and services that are climate-aligned and have lower environmental impacts throughout their life-cycle compared to conventional alternatives.

How this solution relates to the action agenda

Axis: Unleashing Enablers and Accelerators including on Financing, Technology and Capacity-Building

Key Objective: 22. Climate integrated public procurement

Why it matters

Government spending is a potentially transformative tool for driving market change, promoting sustainable products, reducing emissions, and encouraging innovation. It enhances environmental outcomes, supports green jobs, and can lower life-cycle costs for public services.

Sources:

WorldBank, 2020

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Guide for defining and applying sustainability criteria in public procurement

Guide for defining and applying sustainability criteria in public procurement

This guide provides a practical method for integrating sustainability criteria into public procurement processes across all Brazilian government spheres.

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