Green public procurement – A case study of an innovative building project in Norway

Abstract

In green public procurement (GPP), policy driven environmental requirements are introduced in the formal procurement process with the aim to reduce the environmental impact through the life cycle of the procured goods and services. In practice, formal governance and policy requirements often appear disconnected, thereby limiting the progress of GPP efforts. This case study shows that the integration of policy requirements directly into the formal governance of the project, allowed for the successful implementation of GPP in the procurement of the Visund net-zero energy building project. The context of GPP was strengthened through definable targets and functional requirements for energy use. Increased interactivity between actors in the formal procurement process gave room for innovative solutions with high environmental standards. In the construction phase elements of trust and benefits was incorporated in the supplier contracts. This combination of specificity in requirements and actor-cooperation resulted in an innovative -green -building solution and an efficient construction process.

Environmentally Responsible Behavior and Sustainability Policy Adoption in Green Public Procurement

“…In GPP, policy-oriented environmental criteria are put forward in the formal procurement operation, attempting to cut down the ecological consequences via the flux of the procured goods and services. Procedural governance and policy regulations frequently appear uncoordinated, consequently hindering the advancement of GPP endeavors [57]. GPP is, at the moment, being harnessed to drive the market to move to a constant delivery of ecologically friendly goods and services to the public sector [58].…”

The Influence of Green Procurement Practice on Organisational Performance. Ghana Water Company Ltd. and Bayport Savings and Loans Plc as Point of Convergence

“…For such policies like green public procurement or SPP in general to thrive, the essential policy and legal framework must be put in place, capacity must be built and the demand and supply sides must understand the new requirements and the applicable techniques. Intriguingly, Sparrevik et al [39] disclose that public procurement practices have largely been focused on price, whereas the commitment to environmental issues has been an act of faith rather than a predetermined deliverable [40]. Similarly, the environmental protection does not lie in the care of environmental protection agencies only but also lies in the care of procurement managers [41].…”

Key factors hindering sustainable procurement in the Brazilian public sector: A Delphi study

“…Public procurement (PP) refers to the purchase of goods and services by governments or public institutions through a public contract [1]- [4]. In other words, 'is concerned with how public sector organisations spend taxpayers money' [5] to perform their functions and deliver its services [6].…”