As digitalisation becomes a key driver of the EU’s economic recovery, public procurement plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of the digital landscape. In fact, public procurement accounts for 14% of the EU’s GDP, making it one of the most powerful tools to steer markets towards sustainable and innovative solutions. This potential is particularly important in Information and Communication Technology (ICT), where public buyers can drive demand for environmentally friendly technologies that align with the EU’s green and digital goals. 

With the EU mandating that at least 20% of national recovery plans focus on digital transformation, ICT procurement has become both a high-impact area and a growing challenge. The rapid pace of technological change, combined with emerging concerns over cybersecurity, transparency, and the environmental impact of digital solutions, means that public procurement professionals must navigate a complex landscape.  

The Community of Practice (CoP) Digital has been established to help public buyers across the EU navigate this complexity. Our goal is to support public buyers in integrating environmental and sustainability criteria into their digital procurement processes. By focusing on areas like ecolabels, lifecycle analysis, and innovative awarding criteria, we aim to align ICT procurement with the EU’s broader climate and environmental objectives. 

We are continuously looking for new members who are passionate about transforming ICT procurement for a sustainable future.  

Who should join? 

 If you are a public buyer,  working on public procurement in the EU and interested in exploring sustainable practices in ICT procurement in the EU/EEA, this community is for you. By joining it, you will be given an opportunity to: 

• Learn from best practices: Explore innovative procurement approaches that incorporate sustainability. 
• Collaborate with peers: Engage with professionals across the EU, sharing experiences and challenges in adopting greener ICT solutions. 
• Shape the future: Contribute to the development of guidelines and strategies that will set a new standard for ICT procurement in line with the EU's green transition. 

For more information about the BBWT Project, click here. 

For any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to the project team via big.buyers@eurocities.eu  and we will be happy to provide further details.