Greening public procurement in Mediterannean local authorities
2003 - 2006
The GreenMed project is a joint initiative of Greek and Portuguese municipalities to promote the environmentally friendly purchasing of products and services.
The main objectives of the project are:
- To promote the integration of environmental criteria in the procurement procedures of Mediterranean local authorities.
- To develop user-friendly internet-based guidelines and training packages on green procurement.
- To develop a Green Profit Model for procurement officers to easily identify cost-efficient green products.
- To analyse the need for amendments in national legislation concerning public procurement.
- To disseminate information on best practices.
- To launch training initiatives and arrange seminars for procurement officers.
- To assist local authorities on a continuous basis through the creation of an informal Internet-based Network.