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 designed 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.
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
•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
MODULES
Module 1
•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
Module 2
•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
Module 3
•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
Module 4
•Eco-labels, 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
CERTIFICATION
Upon successful completion of the course, participants will be awarded Cynet East Africa Consultancy certificate.
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Training will be facilitated by Cynet East Africa Consultancy seasoned trainers.
