Sustainable Procurement Online Training Course for the World Bank

OBJECTIVES The objective of this workshop is to contribute to improved capacity in the conceptualization and implementation of environmental and social considerations in procurement, in line with internationally accepted principles and practices. The following topics are addressed: • definition and key concepts for sustainable procurement; • the potential of sustainable procurement for promoting sustainable development and realizing its benefits; • international regulatory framework for sustainable procurement, including - international environmental and labour conventions/agreements - international trade agreements and regional economic integration schemes • national frameworks for sustainable procurement; • products/services prioritization strategies at the organizational level; • the integration of sustainability considerations in the procurement cycle: procurement planning, requirement definitions, use of eco and social labels, sourcing, standard bidding documents, evaluation and awards LCC and LCA and compliance monitoring; main barriers and opportunities for sustainable procurement; • action plans for the implementation of SP at organizational levels; • the role of the civil society and the private sector. • Gender responsive procurement • Various cases studies: Sustainable procurement in practice CONTENT • The environmental and social challenges. The 2030 development agenda. • Environmental and social dimensions of SPP • Introduction to SPP – Goals and benefits, Definition, Historical overview and current international context. • The UNEP SPP approach for Government procurement • Action plan • SPP MAPS - Scope and context of the methodology • Decent work and procurement • Human rights- ILO fundamental rights • Responsible business conduct • EU SPP Approach - Legal and Market readiness & contract design. • Prioritization of products and services. • Review of specific GPP criteria • The role of ecolabels in green market formation comparisons between other labels and the power of sustainable public procurement • Tech specs & reference to labels • Supplier’s qualification (including certification) and tender evaluation, including using Life Cycle Costing Assessment. • Life Cycle Assessment and Environmental Product Declaration in rating systems and public procurement for sustainable construction • Case study from India • Thai experience in Asia • Vietnam experience • The experience of Sri Lanka, Bhutan • Energy –Efficiency Retrofit & e-Mobility under the PPP approach • Operational procurement: contracting for an inclusive environment • Tools for environmental sustainability in infrastructure projects • SMART SPP approach – Impact assessment