Public procurement has a unique and transformative role in driving sustainability within the Information & Communication Technology (ICT) sector. Through strategic purchasing, public buyers can drive the demand for sustainable ICT solutions, reducing the environmental footprint across the full lifecycle of ICT products, from manufacturing to usage and end-of-life management. Cities, regions, and national authorities have a key role in limiting environmental impacts by integrating more sustainable practices into their procurement processes.

The recent report by the Big Buyers Working Together project’s Community of Practice “Sustainability in ICT” showcases the key role of public procurement in driving more innovative and sustainable ICT and what public buyers are doing to drive this change: You can read the full report and an infographic at this link.