Sustainable public procurement
The public sector has a powerful role to play in increasing the demand for sustainably and fairly produced products. As a large scale consumer of a wide variety of products, the public sector can create significant leverage to bring about structural improvements on human rights and environmental conditions in the electronics, garment and textile industries. We advocate for adoption of socially responsible and sustainable public procurement policies, conduct research on implementation of such policies, and document best practices. We advise public institutions in the Netherlands on operationalising the Dutch government’s policy for socially responsible public procurement. We are a co-founder and board member of Electronics Watch, an independent monitoring organisation working to achieve respect for labour rights in the global electronics industry through socially responsible public purchasing in Europe.
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Only 1 of every 3 Dutch municipalities buys renewable electricityPosted in category:NewsPublished on: -
Short circuit on the green energy market Published on:
Ilona HartliefPosted in category:Publication
Ilona Hartlief
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‘Engaging the Private Sector to End Human Trafficking’ Published on:
Katrin McGauranPosted in category:Publication
Katrin McGauran
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Rural communities in Ukraine bearing the brunt of unchecked agribusiness expansionPosted in category:NewsPublished on: -
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Unable to connect Published on:
Irene SchipperPosted in category:Publication
Irene Schipper
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From moral responsibility to legal liability? Published on:
Martje TheuwsPosted in category:Publication
Martje Theuws
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Goodness Guaranteed Published on:
Sanne van der WalPosted in category:Publication
Sanne van der Wal
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EC’s Conflict minerals proposal must not be limited to four mineralsPosted in category:NewsPublished on: -
