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SAPIENS Network Research Impact: Informing EU Policymaking on Sustainable Public Food Procurement
SAPIENS Network Research Impact: Informing EU Policymaking on Sustainable Public Food Procurement The SAPIENS Network is proud to highlight the tangible impact of our members’ research on European policy developments in the field of Sustainable Public Food Procurement...
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...
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...
Public Procurement: a systemic approach to sustainability and technology – SAPIENS Network Webinar Series
New SAPIENS Network Webinar! On the 5th of June 2024, the SAPIENS Network Early Stage Researchers Alexandru Buftic (Babeș-Bolyai University), Felippe Vilaça (University of Gävle), Haitham...
New scientific article on the interplay between the EU Deforestation Regulation and EU Public Procurement
Towards Deforestation-Free Public Procurement?Reflections on the Interplay between the Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) and Public Procurement in the EU Our ESRs Chiara Falvo and Federica Muscaritoli...
Public Procurement as a Tool for Climate Change Mitigation – SAPIENS Scientific Webinar VI
Introduction In a recent SAPIENS Scientific Webinar, legal scholars discussed how public procurement can play a pivotal role in mitigating climate change within the EU. The webinar was part of...
