1. PRIMES [4] Strategic GPP implementation Presented by (Insert own logo)

2. “Sustainable Public Procurement is the most important measure for countries seeking a green economy.” Achim Steiner, UNEP-Director at the Rio+20 Summit

3. Integrated Sustainble Management The Procura + Milestone Approach

4. Success factors Systematic GPP uptake  Baseline setting  Target setting  Support structure  Longterm vision & strategy  Cooperation & networking  Communication  Information & Capacity building OneTwoThree

5. Baseline setting Where are we at GPP?  How many green product do we purchase already (baseline)?  Scorecard can include a limited number of products/services as a start.  Reference helps to monitor progres SCORECARD N° Standard tendersN° Green tenders N° Standard products procuredN° Green products procured Volume (€ / other units) Reference year

6. Target setting GPP priorities  Step-by-step approach (not all at the same time)  Defining priority groups according to  Real needs  Quality and quantity available  Impact  Local strategies & policies (climate, innovation, green jobs...)  Examples:  By 2016: 50% organic food in public Canteens  By 2017: 100% electricty from renewable energy sources Source: © Image courtesy of cuteimage atFreeDigitalPhotos.net

7. Developing action plan The action plan should include the following points:  a political declaration of commitment with set goals  a description of the allocated responsibilities  a description of the measures and procedures for the implementation of GPP  Important progress and success indicators  A time frame

8. Support structure  Human factor: best practice examples are based on engaged and committed people (Mayor, admin staff, NGOs)  Administrative (top-down) and political (policy, Mayor) support is needed  Good legislative framework conditions with clear references to sustainable public procurement. Source: © Image courtesy of nattavut FreeDigitalPhotos.net

9. Long-term vision & strategy  Longterm vision vs. short-term caretaking  Political committment going beyond election cycle  Embedding GPP in relevant existing policies  Mandatory provision for GPP  Strong signal to market

10. Cooperation & networking  Engaging with other procurers that are advanced or face same challenges  Attending events on sustainable public procurement (E.g. EcoProcura conference series)  Engaging in relevant initiatives and campaigns (E.g. Procura + )  Cross-regional/national cooperation

11. Communication Internal communication (administration)  Regular update of all stakeholders on implementation progress  Make use of existing potential and ideas  Common mailing list External communication (to citizens & market)  Promote your successes at local, regional, national and European level  Sell your cost and CO 2 savings!  Give a strong signal to the market (potential future bidders)

12. Information & Capacity building  Invest in specific training on GPP  Enter in dialogue with market (early market engagement)  Make the process exciting! (awards, bonuses, competition)  Regular meetings on systematic uptake (e.g. every 6 months)  Monitoring process

13. Kolding, Denmark Good practice example I  Environmental criteria in almost all procurement decisions  CO2 reduction target: 75% by 2021 (Baseline: 1990)  10% Savings in municipal budget  Promotion of environmental/technical innovations (see e.g. www.smart-spp.eu)  2009 Award: Best Danish GPP City  Good experience: regular dialogue with economic operators/suppliers and specific support of SMEs through partial

14. Malmö, Sweden Good practice example II  Internal and external public relations  Cooperation with other procurers (before the tender through exchange of existing environmental and social criteria  The City's Code of Conduct applies to 44 other municipalities  Regular (3x a year) assessment of share of socially-responsible and environmentally-friendly products and services  Embedding procurement action in climate strategy Source: @ wikimedia.org photo by Mirko Junge

15. Bremen, Germany Good practice example III  12.2009: Legislative strong basis for sustainable public procurement at state (Länder) level  Systematic uptaking of sustainable public procurement  Strong political support  Establishment of a specialist unit  Cooperation between different departments  Involvement of NGO sector/civil society  Early market engagement in pre-procurement phase

16. [ Include your own example ] Good practice example IV  XXX