Public procurement, which represents on average 13% to 20% of GDP, can make a critical contribution to the resolution of the current climate, nature, and pollution planetary crises. By favouring the purchase of greener products—circular, low-carbon, etc.—public authorities can significantly reduce their environmental footprints. Governments are seen as the largest consumers in a given economy and are uniquely positioned to incorporate sustainability criteria into purchasing decisions at a scale that can be transformative.
Today, the overall procurement activities in six industries…