1. Continuing the SAPIENS Policy Brief Series with a Focus on Contract Management for SPP Sustainable public procurement (SPP) under the European legal framework focuses on "what to buy" and "whom (not) to buy from" under the rules regulating "how to buy" which leaves post-award predominantly...
Introduction As the European Union races towards its ambitious goal of climate neutrality by 2050, the public building sector stands as a crucial front in this battle. With public buildings accounting for 40% of the EU’s total energy consumption and 36% of its greenhouse gas emissions,...
1. Continuing the SAPIENS Policy Brief Series with a Focus on Collaboration Sustainable public procurement (SPP) has been using government purchasing power to foster sustainable consumption and production, contributing to sustainable development efforts. SPP policies, guidelines, and regulations...
1. Continuing the SAPIENS Policy Brief Series with a Focus on the Public Food Sector Governments worldwide procure food and catering services for public institutions such as schools, universities and hospitals. Public food procurement (PFP) involves food production, distribution and consumption...
1. Continuing the SAPIENS Policy Brief Series with a focus on human rights The brief written by Laura Treviño-Lozano is based on findings from forty semi-structured interviews conducted with public buyers and experts in Spain from February to July 2023, explores the integration of social criteria...
1. Continuing the SAPIENS Policy Brief Series with a focus on Circular Economy In today's global economy, linear practices dominate, fueling exponential growth in material consumption, pollution, and waste generation. The EU has embraced a Circular Economy (CE) model in response to this...
