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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The European Green Deal is a growth strategy developed in response to environmental and societal challenges with an aim to decouple growth and prosperity from resource extraction. The deal will work through a framework of regulations; set targets alongside incentives...
The Government of Yukon Procurement Policy supports the three pillars of sustainability and focuses on efficiency in obtaining the maximum benefits with the available resources. The social and sustainable procurement goals outlined in the policy include creating a...
The Government of PEI has adopted a climate change strategy that outlines goals, outcomes and actions the government will take to ensure a safe, prosperous and sustainable future. The adoption of an environmental procurement policy is one of the strategy's actions. It...
The Government of Nova Scotia Sustainable Procurement Policy is designed to drive best value when spending public dollars through a holistic approach that considers economic, environmental and social factors in the acquisition of goods, services, and construction. The...
To address and mitigate climate change in Newfoundland and Labrador, the province has set a 5-year action plan which includes eight focus areas with specific outcomes for each area. The plan recognizes the importance of government to lead by example which includes...
Infrastructure planning and investment should promote community benefit, and the Government of Ontario can advance and amplify this principle into a broader, cross-government policy framework that enables public infrastructure investments to achieve enhanced returns....