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Objectives of the CoP Sustainability in ICT (Digital) are:
- Exploring sustainability practices in ICT procurement and establishing a shared understanding of sustainability, equipping public buyers with the skills & tools needed to begin integrating these aspects into ICT tenders.
- Identifying and Addressing Challenges in Sustainable ICT Procurement and Fostering Collaboration Between Public Buyers and Market Frontrunners.
- Analysing and testing sustainable criteria or certification for a specific ICT product.
- Developing monitoring instruments for public buyers on sustainable criteria or certifications in ICT.
Focus of the community
The Community on Sustainability in ICT, aims to lead Europe’s twin green and digital transformation by fostering
innovative, sustainable practices in the public procurement of ICT. T
Latest news
Training on Sustainable Certifications in ICT Public Procurement
Welcome to 2025 and to an enriching year of opportunities and activities on public procurement! Big Buyers team is glad to kick off 2025 with a training opportunity on “Sustainable certifications in ICT public procurement”.
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The Environmental Impact of Digitalization: Can ICT Be Sustainable?
Do you know that digital technologies consume 40% of Europe’s sustainable greenhouse gas emissions budget? Or that over half the environmental damage caused by ICT happens before a device is even used, during its manufacturing phase? Find more from our BBWT webinar on Sustainability in ICT.
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Latest resources
CoP Sustainability in ICT - Community Roadmap
Check out the CoP Sustainability in ICT roadmap!
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Kick Off: CoP Digital - Big Buyers Working Together
Big Buyers Working Together kicked off the Community of Practice on Digital.
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