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Lunch & Learn 2026: Green Public Procurement (GPP): What It Is, Why It Matters, and How to Implement It

Public authorities are among the largest purchasers in Europe, accounting for approximately 14% of EU GDP through the procurement of services, works, and supplies. This purchasing power presents a significant opportunity to drive environmental sustainability and accelerate the green transition.

But how can procurement processes meaningfully contribute to climate action?

Green Public Procurement (GPP) is quickly becoming a core requirement across public projects in Ireland and the EU. But many organisations are still asking:

What exactly does GPP mean in practice?
How will it affect tendering processes?
What does it mean for businesses bidding on public contracts?

This Lunch & Learn is designed as an introductory session - a practical overview to help you understand the fundamentals of GPP and assess how it applies to your work.

If you are considering investing in deeper GPP training, this session will give you the clarity you need to decide your next step.

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What You Will Learn

✔ The Fundamentals – What GPP is and how it differs from traditional procurement approaches
✔ The Business Case – Environmental, economic, and social benefits of embedding green criteria
✔ The EU & Irish Policy Context – Overview of EU GPP criteria and their integration into Irish tendering processes
✔ Practical Implementation – Key steps for embedding sustainability into procurement processes
✔ Opportunities for Industry – How businesses can position themselves to succeed in an evolving green procurement landscape

Why Attend?

Whether you are:

A public sector procurement officer or policymaker
A sustainability manager or consultant
A business bidding on public contracts
An architect, engineer, or construction professional
Or simply interested in how public spending can drive climate action

This session will give you the foundational knowledge to navigate and respond to the growing importance of Green Public Procurement.

GPP is no longer optional - it is becoming central to how public projects are designed, delivered, and evaluated.

Speakers
Ronja Bechauf

Policy Advisor, IISD – Economic Law and Policy Program

Ronja specialises in sustainable public procurement, infrastructure, and nature-based solutions. Her work combines applied research, policy advice, and capacity building to help governments integrate environmental considerations into procurement systems. She advises on methods and tools that leverage procurement as a driver of sustainable development goals.

Marianne Ibrahim

Programme Manager, Irish Green Building Council

Marianne previously managed the CO₂ Performance Ladder pilot project (2024–2025) and is now leading its implementation in Ireland. Her work focuses on embedding sustainability into procurement and construction practices across the Irish market.

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