ICLEI’s work and experience on sustainable public procurement 14 November 2017 International conference by the Public Procurement Authority John Watt Officer, Sustainable Economy and Procurement ICLEI Europe

Since 1996 ICLEI has been advocating for, promoting and demonstrating the value of sustainable and innovation procurement. ICLEI provides professional information, advice, networking opportunities, training and tools to public authorities wanting to implement better, more cost effective sustainable and innovation procurement practices. Image: © iStock photo

ICLEI’s SP History Mandate from ICLEI members to work on SPP Launch of the Procura+ Network Developed the EC’s GPP toolkit, GPP criteria and Handbook Member of the EC GPP Member State AG Developed the Commission latest Buying Green Handbook and PPI Guidance Launch of the SP Platform Launch of the Procurement Forum Manage the EC GPP Help Desk Global Lead Cities on SP

What do we do? Promote & demonstrate the value of SPP and IP Facilitate networking, knowledge sharing, collaboration and best practice exchange Keep track of the latest good practice, tools, methods, initiatives, policy Support public authorities in developing capabilities and implemtation Undertake research, develop methodologies and tools Provide a voice for public authorities Ensure sustainable and innovation procurement is positioned in other key policy areas

Our achievements 150 projects 100 conferences, seminars and workshops 2000 people trained 300 cities supported in over 50 countries 1 Million tonnes CO2 saved

Procura+ is a network of more than 40 European public authorities and regions that connect, exchange and act on sustainable and innovation procurement. Procura+ is a Network designed to help support public authorities in implementing sustainable procurement – and help promote their achievements. 12 Years, 43 participants, 18 Countries Activities include: Twinning, Interest Groups, Awards, Annual Meeting

Why join the Procura+ Network? WORK TOGETHER Collectively develop policy and criteria on specific areas related to sustainable procurement in thematic Interest Groups. GET TOGETHER Share experiences at the annual Procura+ Seminar and through regular webinars. BUILD RELATIONSHIPS Create strong links with other procurement professionals through the Procura+ Twinning programme. RECEIVE EXPERT ADVICE Access the Procura+ Helpdesk for individual advice and support with policies, strategies, ongoing and upcoming tenders. WIN AWARDS The Procura+ Awards showcase sustainable and innovation procurement achievements on the international stage. SHARE ACHIEVEMENTS Share plans and publicise successes with an individual participant webpage and regular newsletters. KEEP UP-TO-DATE Get the latest criteria and policy developments, as well as opportunities to engage in dialogue, at European policy level.

Procura+ Information Service Get the latest sustainable and innovation procurement news emailed directly - practical examples, new policies, upcoming events, project opportunities Participate in exchange and discussion through the Network mailing list Participate in Network Interest Groups

Case studies GPP 2020 project European Commission Learn from what has been already achieved GPP 2020 project European Commission The GPP 2020 project published over 100 case studies on individual tenders, providing quantified data on the CO₂ savings achieved. The European Commission has been publishing good practice examples since 2010. The Procura+ Network has activity profiles on each participant that can act as a good starting point. Many more case studies can be found in the Resource Centre of the Sustainable Procurement Platform. Procura+ Case Studies Sustainable Procurement Platform Innovation Procurement Platform

EcoProcura Conference Series Started the EcoProcura series of conference in 1998 www.ecoprocura.eu

Set up 2012

Set up in 2010 4500 members

Thank you john.watt@iclei.org www.procuraplus.org www.sustainable-procurement.org www.innovation-procurement.org www.procurement-forum.eu