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Understanding the Realities of nZEB Adoption in Romania: A Closer Look at Developers and Procurers
The European Union (EU) has established ambitious climate neutrality goals for 2050, reinforced by directives such as the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) and the Energy Efficiency Directive (EED). These frameworks mandate the widespread adoption of...
Expert Meeting on Circular Public Procurement Brings Together Leading Scholars Across Europe
About the event On 28 November, distinguished professors and experts from across Europe convened in Brussels for an expert meeting organized under the Belgian and Flemish research consortium Circular Economy Center, dedicated to advancing...
SAPIENS Network Final Conference
Institute of European Law hosts the SAPIENS Network Final Conference Introduction On 20 June 2024, the Institute of European Law (IEL), a part of Birmingham Law School at the University of...
New Publication: Analysing the Drivers for Sustainable Public Procurement
1. Drivers for sustainable public procurement Early Stage Researcher Felippe Santos, SAPIENS Lead Researcher Rodrigo Lozano, and Lead Researcher Maria Barreiro-Gen recently published their...
Enforcing Sustainability in Public Procurement through Effective Contract Management – Policy Brief Series
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...
Due diligence a standard of conduct for contracting authorities and business contractors – Working Paper Series
1. Due diligence a standard of conduct for contracting authoritiesThe concept of due diligence is a cornerstone in international law, serving as a standard of conduct for both businesses and states....
Transforming Public Buildings: How Green Public Procurement Can Drive Energy Efficiency in the EU – Policy Brief Series
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...
Empowering Small Businesses: The Impact of Reserved Contracts in U.S. Federal Procurement – Working Paper Series
IntroductionReserved contracts have become a widely adopted measure to support small businesses in public procurement across various countries, including the United States, Brazil, Canada, the...
