Green Procurement

What is Green Procurement?

Green Procurement means purchasing products and services that cause minimal adverse environmental impacts. It incorporates human health and environmental concerns into the search for high quality products and services at competitive prices.

Why Green Procurement?

A vehicle driving towards circular economy from linear economy

Lower life cycle
cost for
sustainable
development

Bring benefits to manufacturers/ suppliers/ sellers and to buyers/ users/ consumers

How to implement Green Procurement?

For Government Bureaux/Departments

Business/Public

Good Practices

During procurement, some good practices are provided for consideration, including use of biodiesel, and useful materials from Highways Department (HyD), Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD) and Water Supplies Department (WSD)

Resources

Step-by-step Tips for Business and Public

Other useful resources for green procurement