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Portugal's plan for mandatory green public procurement (IV - vehicles)

Telles.eu

I say in general, because there can be very valid reasons where the local emissions are important, for example for air quality purposes, but that does not justify a broad legislative stroke protecting electric vehicles from assessment. For the final criterion I am at a loss of what the Resolution is trying to achieve here.

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Using AI for green procurement

Open Contracting Partnership

Why we prioritized furniture procurement We wanted to test our approach on one product category that governments buy regularly and that, in the EU, have clearly defined green requirements designed to reduce the environmental impact of a purchase. In the Dominican Republic, only 290 purchases could be analyzed.

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Sustainable and Circular Procurement Practices in Public Sector Procurement

Tracker Intelligence

Social Considerations Procurement can be a driver of change, promoting diversity, and inclusivity, and supporting progressive corporate governmental policies. Economic Considerations Creating supply chains that help to reduce costs, minimise over spending, and help to improve product quality.