In 2024, the EPA published updated guidance and GPP criteria covering ten priority sectors. This includes a new criteria set for furniture and related services. Guidelines on GPP for professional services and electricity are also provided.

The OGP has developed a tool to facilitate use of the Irish GPP criteria. The tool allows you to search by keyword or by sector/sub-sector to find relevant criteria.

The Community Resources Network Ireland (CRNI) has developed a ‘virtual trade fair’ to showcase what member organisations can offer in terms of green, circular and social products and services. The solutions cover a number of categories including recycling/reuse/upcycling of ICT equipment, appliances, building materials, furniture and textiles; repair services; food waste reduction; and sustainable transport and events.

Information on green frameworks. There are central purchasing arrangements in place for many products. You can contact your procurement officer for more information on this.

Green Public Procurement is a voluntary tool for Europe’s public authorities that favours products, services and works that respect the environment.

Helpdesk for GPP

The Triple E register is a list of products approved as being energy efficient. It helps all sectors to reduce carbon emissions and energy costs.

large collection of examples, criteria and tools from across Europe

Procura+ European Sustainable Procurement Network for cities and public authorities on sustainable and innovation procurement. Exchanging procurement best practice including criteria, guidance, case studies, news and events towards sustainable, innovative, green and inclusive society as well as a m…

Big Buyers for Climate and Environment is a European Commission Initiative for promoting collaboration between big public buyers in implementing strategic public procurement for sustainable solutions.

lists of most efficient products in various categories based on objective ranking criteria

CIRCULÉIRE is the national Platform for circular manufacturing. It is a public-private partnership for circular economy for the industry in Ireland.

Climate Ireland provides information, advice and support to help Ireland adapt to our changing climate.

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