Carbon Competitiveness®: The Principle of Environmental Criteria in Public Procurement

With the full implementation of the Climate and Resilience Act, the inclusion of an environmental criterion becomes mandatory in all public procurement contracts. To avoid the risk of litigation, the procuring entity must prioritize objective, verifiable performance data that is directly related to the bid.

Our guide provides the key insights needed to incorporate the Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) into your request for proposals (RFPs), ensure the legal soundness of your award procedures, equip participating SMEs with the necessary tools, and transform carbon data into a true competitive advantage.