Circular economy is accelerating globally with countries, regions, and cities making commitments and developing their own policies, strategies, and action plans. The policies and frameworks selected reflect commitments to advance circularity; the status of procurement globally; and how circular procurement is being used to influence responsible consumption and production, and address policy issues like climate change.
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A circular economy in Greece can lead to a qualitative leap in the economy and growth transformation. It can create new jobs, support small and medium-sized entrepreneurship, create new trades and fosters the social economy. The National Strategy for Circular Economy...
France's Anti-Waste Law for a Circular Economy responds to citizen expectations to preserve and respect ecology through daily life measures. It contains measures that drive new obligations, new prohibitions, and new tools that shift production and consumption...
The objective of Auckland's Sustainable Procurement Framework is to embed sustainable procurement as part of doing business and that all activities enable and positively impact wellbeing.
Auckland Council is using a sustainable development approach to promote the social, economic, environmental, and cultural well-being of the community, which is being led through sustainable procurement. This document outlines the goals and targets to generate positive...
Malta’s Waste Management Plan 2014-2020 identifies GPP as a tool towards creating resources from waste. The Commission’s Circular Economy Action Plan also identified GPP as a tool for promoting the creation of a market for secondary resources. This dovetails with this...
Cornwall's Corporate Responsible Procurement and Commissioning policy covers all procurement areas and focuses on nine responsible procurement objectives to influence the way products and services are sourced. It is a crucial lever to drive social value, economic and...