ADVANCING SUSTAINABILITY THROUGH GREEN PUBLIC PROCUREMENT

ADVANCING SUSTAINABILITY THROUGH GREEN PUBLIC PROCUREMENT

Written by:
Jonna C. Baquillas
Jovanie A. Tuguinay
Department of Marketing and Advertising
Ramon V. Del Rosario College of Business
DLSU-Manila

Summary

Green Public Procurement (GPP) is recognized as a key driver for transitioning towards sustainable consumption and production. The government’s substantial purchasing power can significantly influence market dynamics by increasing the demand for green products and services, encouraging suppliers and the private sector to adopt more sustainable practices.

The Philippine government, through the Government Public Policy Board (GPPB), has been integrating GPP strategies into its current public procurement infrastructure. The GPP Roadmap was instituted in 2017 to identify 20 products and develop the green criteria for each. Through the Philippine Action Plan for Sustainable Consumption and Production (PAP4SCP), GPP is powering the greening of infrastructure and markets through identified strategies for short- (2022-2023), medium- (2024-2030), and long-term (2031-2040) goals.

However, challenges remain in integrating GPP in current public procurement practices. Key issues include the need for more defined implementation guidelines, stronger alignment of government procurement policies with ecolabeling programs, mechanisms to enhance private sector engagement in green procurement, creation of a consumer-friendly online directory for green products, and the need for consistent periodic policy review.

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