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Original language
English
Original title of the resource
Sustainable public procurement
English translation of the title
Organization
The Swedish Public Procurement Agency (Upphandlingsmyndigheten)
Year of the publication
Keyword
SDG 12: Responsible consumption and production
Keyword
SDG 13: Climate action
Keyword
SDG 15: Life on land
Format
Best Practice
Vocational/professional sector
 
Sector
Various sectors
What is the resource about?
This resource explains what sustainable public procurement is, why it matters for achieving social, economic and environmental goals, and how public organisations can integrate sustainability criteria into purchasing processes. It outlines principles, methods (e.g., life cycle costing), and practical tools for incorporating environmental and social considerations in procurement. The page also highlights Sweden’s national efforts to support contracting authorities in implementing sustainable procurement strategies
What is the resource about? (in English)
Why is the resource useful for VET actors?
This resource helps VET actors understand how sustainability can be built into procurement processes, an increasingly important competence across many vocational sectors such as business administration, logistics, facility management, and construction. It offers examples of criteria and methods that can be directly used in training modules on responsible purchasing and green business practices. It also shows how public sector procurement can drive demand for sustainable goods and services, which is useful for learners preparing to work with suppliers and buyers.
Why is the resource useful for VET actors? (in English)
Link
https://www.upphandlingsmyndigheten.se/en/sustainable-public-procurement/