Public Procurement

Accelerating Decarbonization in Europe Through the Power of Procurement

This project supports the dissemination of the CO2 Performance Ladder, a tool for low-carbon procurement and carbon management. Widespread procurement with the CO2 Performance Ladder can speed up the decarbonization of companies, projects, and supply chains.

The Sustainable Asset Valuation (SAVi)

IISD developed the Sustainable Asset Valuation (SAVi) to demonstrate to governments, investors and citizens why sustainable assets can deliver better value for money and more attractive internal rates of return.

The SAVi Data Sources

The Sustainable Asset Valuation Tool (SAVi) is built and customised based on sound science, rigorous research and careful data verification. Learn more about the sources and rationale for each asset category in these Data Briefs.

Public Procurement and Innovation for Low-Carbon Infrastructure

Implementing Sustainable Public Procurement in Latin America and the Caribbean

This project was designed to enable the use of public procurement as a catalyst for green economic growth. Sustainable public procurement is a key factor in enabling the region to move towards an inclusive green economy. 

Mainstreaming Sustainable Public Procurement through the Introduction of Product Service Systems in the Western Cape

This project will introduce product service systems in the Western Cape, South Africa, as a specific tool to implement sustainable public procurement. 

Green Public Procurement in China: Making the case for implementation through the quantification of the potential economic, social and environmental multiplier benefits

IISD and green public procurement stakeholders in China are of the view that the awareness of Chinese policy-makers needs to be raised about the positive externalities and the positive environmental, social and economic multipliers that could be realized through GPP. 

Green Public Procurement in Bhutan: A cross sectoral strategy for sustainable industrial competitiveness

Establishing a strategic approach to scaling up public demand for environmentally and socially preferable goods, services and infrastructure in Bhutan. 

The CO2 Performance Ladder as a Tool for Low-Carbon Procurement

This study explores the potential to use the CO2 Performance Ladder as a green public procurement tool in 10 European countries.

FAQ: Legal Considerations When Using the CO2 Performance Ladder in Public Procurement

This report answers frequently asked questions about the legal aspects of using the CO2 Performance Ladder as a green public procurement tool.

Advancing Green Public Procurement and Low-Carbon Procurement in Europe: Insights

Public procurement provides a key entry point for governments to change the trajectory of their greenhouse gas emissions and to meet climate goals in line with their international commitments to the Paris Agreement.

Toward Strategic Public Procurement in Latin America and the Caribbean

This paper presents four best practice case studies and key ingredients of procurement reform to enable the shift toward strategic public procurement for sustainable development.

Handbook for INGP Public Procurers / Manual para Agentes de Compras Públicas de las RICG

This handbook will guide government procurers on the design of procurement policies and preferential purchasing programs that will crowd-in SMEs, minority suppliers and women-owned enterprises. 

Public Procurement in Canada’s Trade Agreements

Imagine this: A municipality pledges to make all of its buildings carbon-neutral by 2050.

Moving Towards Sustainable Performance-Based Procurement in the Western Cape

Read this report to discover how public procurement is no longer a back-office function anymore, but a crucial pillar for delivering government services, and a strategic one for tackling climate change. 

Implementing Sustainable Public Procurement in South Africa: Where to start

This report investigates the extent of policy space for the practical uptake of sustainable public procurement (SPP) in South Africa.

How Green Public Procurement Became a Crucial Pillar for Bhutan’s Sustainable Development Strategy

The Government of Bhutan has embraced the value of green public procurement (GPP) and is setting an example for other countries of how to leverage the power of the public purse to advance sustainable development. IISD led the GPP in Bhutan (GPPB) project and is proud to have contributed to this transformation.

The Role of Public Procurement in Deploying Sustainable Infrastructure

This report discusses how to maximise value-for-money when procuring sustainable infrastructure. 

Low-Carbon Innovation for Sustainable Infrastructure: The role of public procurement

This report discusses how to leverage the power of public procurement laws, policies and practices to drive low-carbon innovation in the construction and infrastructure sectors.

Lack of competition with new GBP 600 million public procurement deal

An online one-stop shop is a great opportunity for sustainable procurement, but the Yorkshire–Amazon example holds some cautionary notes.

Plastic Waste in Canada: A daunting economic and environmental threat or an opportunity for sustainable public procurement?

This commentary explores how sustainable public procurement can play a crucial role in advancing environmental and economic sustainable development in Canada's waste sector.

Measuring the Benefits of Green Public Procurement in Canada: Evidence from the IISD GPP Model

The IISD GPP Model demonstrates that green public procurement has significant benefits for the Canadian taxpayer.