SWITCH-Asia

Green Public Procurement (GPP) represents a significant opportunity, estimated at USD 11 trillion. Over the past two decades, GPP has evolved into a system innovation and a multi-stakeholder tool. This evolution necessitates collaborative efforts to formulate guidelines, clearly defining “sustainable products and services.” GPP encourages the private sector to reinvent the procurement system and invest in research and development. These investments are geared towards providing supplies that adhere to these guidelines. The fundamental link between GPP and the circular economy is rooted in their shared objective of addressing the triple planetary crisis and promoting Sustainable Consumption and Production (SCP).

This Brief gathers insights and experiences from global and regional GPP practitioners in promoting, supporting and implementing GPP in various regions around the world. Practitioners from Thailand, Malaysia and Philippines also shared tangible practices within each country.