Green Public Procurement - Links and Resources
This page highlights some of the key websites and resources that contain useful Green/Sustainable Public Procurement information.
GPP criteria search tool
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.
Virtual Green + Social Procurement Trade Fair
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.
Irish GPP Criteria and Guidance
In 2021, the EPA published updated guidance and criteria aimed at all public sector purchasers in Ireland. The guide covers the entire procurement cycle and explains relevant legislation, policy, tools and techniques. The criteria cover ten priority sectors: office buildings, road transport, ICT equipment, food and catering services, textiles, heating equipment, energy-using appliances, paper and printing, lighting, and cleaning services.
Office of Government Procurement
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.
EU GPP website – guidance, criteria, good practice examples and tools
Green Public Procurement is a voluntary tool for Europe’s public authorities that favours products, services and works that respect the environment.
SEAI – Triple E Register
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.
Sustainable Procurement Resource Centre
large collection of examples, criteria and tools from across Europe
Procura+ | Procura+ European Sustainable Procurement Network
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…
BigBuyers | Home
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.
Topten website
lists of most efficient products in various categories based on objective ranking criteria
CIRCULÉIRE - The National Platform for Circular Manufacturing in Ireland
CIRCULÉIRE is the national Platform for circular manufacturing. It is a public-private partnership for circular economy for the industry in Ireland.
Climate Ireland
Climate Ireland provides information, advice and support to help Ireland adapt to our changing climate.
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