Workshop on Green Public Procurement (GPP)

Program Date

25 Dec 29 Dec 2023

Program Location

Berlin, Germany

Program Venue

TBD

Registration Closing Date

31 Oct 2023

Program Introduction

Governments are frequently the largest purchasers of various products, services, and works. Given the global commitment to sustainable development, many developed countries have started incorporating green approaches into their public procurement practices. Green public procurement (GPP) refers to the process through which public authorities integrate environmental considerations into their purchasing decisions. It is a powerful tool contributing to environmental protection, market transformation, and the creation of more resilient and equitable societies.

This workshop has been exclusively developed by Risalat for public procurement professionals and governmental entities to help them leverage their purchasing power. As a result, they can bolster sustainable development, mitigate climate change, conserve resources, and broaden the market for green products and services.

Throughout the program in Berlin, its delegates will acquire knowledge and skills essential to driving the demand for eco-friendly alternatives. In addition, they will learn about innovative green public procurement practices that contribute to the transition to a low-carbon economy. The ultimate aim of the program is to aid the creation of GPP professionals that will be in peak demand very soon.

Target Audience

This program is aimed at:

Members of local public authorities
Policymakers working on sustainable and green national procurement policies
Members of bodies awarding public contracts
Employees of national procurement committees and public procurement agencies
Public procurement contracts professionals
Public officials of the countries aiming to transition to sustainable green procurement

Program Objectives

Upon the successful completion of this workshop, its attendees shall be able to:

Appreciate the contribution of green public procurement to sustainable development
Comprehend necessary legal and policy frameworks essential to the transition to GPP
Support the transition from traditional to sustainable public procurement
Perform the analysis of GPP’s environmental impact and opportunities
Contribute to setting up the green tendering process and create the base of sustainable suppliers
Understand eco-friendly products and services and the best ways to approach their procurement
Monitor and evaluate the performance of GPP

Program Contents

First Day

Linking public procurement to sustainable development
Understanding green public procurement (GPP)
Benefits of sustainable procurement
Legal and policy frameworks for GPP
Scope and key principles of green public procurement
GPP criteria and standards
Analyzing environmental impacts and opportunities

Second Day

Incorporating green practices into public procurement
Developing relevant policies and strategies for GPP transition
Engaging and consulting with stakeholders
Evaluating the market for GPP options
Green tendering process
Sustainable contract management

Third Day

GPP product categories
Energy-efficient products and services
Renewable energy technologies
Sustainable building materials for construction projects
Water-efficient products and services
Sustainable waste management and recycling
Low-carbon transportation and logistics

Fourth Day

Ecolabels, certifications, and environmental management standards
Lifecycle costing
Creating databases and directories for green suppliers; Supplier facilitation
GPP monitoring and performance evaluation; KPIs for green public procurement
GPP reporting
Lessons learned and challenges with GPP reform
Building staff capacity for green public procurement
Evaluation of the Impact of GPP practices

Fifth Day

Full-day practice and exposure

The last day of the program shall be entirely dedicated to practical assignments, panel discussions, case studies, and meetings with subject-matter experts involved in green public procurement reform and activity implementation. Among other things, the day shall focus on:

Exploring strategies for the transition to sustainable/green public procurement
Learning about possible challenges in the implementation of GPP practices and relevant solutions
Seeing GPP impact in terms of real-life examples and analyzing its outcomes for the society/economy of the host country

Program Methodology

This training builds upon modern adult-learning principles. It is centered around peer learning and group engagement. Formal presentations are supplemented by teamwork, several case studies, active discussions, simulations, and hands-on practice on real-life examples around the most pressing topics of sustainable green public procurement.

Host Country Profile

According to the OECD, Public procurement represents an estimated 15% of German GDP. This translates into an immense sum of EUR 500 billion per year. Public procurement affects all areas of well-being, including the economic, human, social, and environmental dimensions.

Green Public Procurement is an important element of Germany’s sustainability strategy. The Federal Government, along with the federal states and local authorities, has been actively promoting GPP intending to achieve a range of environmental and climate policy goals. These include the reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, conservation of natural resources, promotion of renewable energy, and gradual transition to a circular economy.

Workshop on Green Public Procurement (GPP)

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Program Fee GBP3850

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