Incentivising responsible business conduct through public procurement

Public procurement is a powerful tool for promoting responsible business conduct (RBC), particularly human rights and environmental due diligence. Although EU procurement rules allow contracting authorities to incorporate RBC considerations, their use remains inconsistent across Member States and often depends on local capacity, legal certainty, and political support. A new report explores responsible business conduct in public procurement and examines how it can be better aligned with the evolving EU legislative framework. Download the report.