Good practice on ecolabels and sustainable public procurement: Ecolabels and certifications criteria for construction materials and their use on sustainable public procurement
This specific good practice, Ecolabels and certifications criteria for construction materials and their use on sustainable public procurement - Ecolabels and certifications criteria for construction materials and their use on sustainable public procurement - Cases from GreenPro Ecolabel, Korea Ecolabel, and FSC and PEFC certifications, explores the benefits of incorporating ecolabels, certifications, and sustainable public procurement into the building and construction sector as instruments to promote environmentally responsible production and consumption. It also helps align national procurement practices with global climate and biodiversity targets, supporting individual countries' efforts to reduce environmental impacts. GreenPro, Korea Ecolabel, FSC, and PEFC certifications serve as examples of successful implementation.
Available in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
Watch the webinar to learn more:
- In English: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kEZgd_Er0Vg
- In Spanish: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lSWFnHIUweY&t=3s
This series of 20 good practices reflects experiences on ecolabelling, sustainable public procurement, or the joint use of ecolabelling and sustainable public procurement that have demonstrated positive impacts on fostering sustainable consumption and production — for this reason, they are called "good practices.” These good practices aim to promote global exchange by providing information and examples of various approaches that entities from different countries and contexts can apply to strengthen the use of ecolabels and sustainable public procurement. They were developed as an outcome of the Working Group on Ecolabelling from the Consumer Information Programme, under the One Planet network, and the EcoAdvance project, jointly implemented by the German Cooperation for Development (GIZ), the United Nations for Environmental Protection (UNEP), and the Oeko Institute, funded by the Federal Ministry for Environment, Nature Conservation, nuclear safety and consumer protection (BMUV), and the International Climate Initiative (IKI).
We would be delighted to present this good practice during one of your events. Additionally, if you would like to replicate it, share a good practice that we could systematize, or learn more about the EcoAdvance project, please contact us at ciscp@un.org.
