Green Public Procurement (GPP) Community of Practice

Event Overview

Join us for an interactive in-person session of the Green Public Procurement (GPP) Community of Practice, bringing together public procurers and industry experts to explore how green public procurement can be embedded effectively across the procurement process.

This session will focus on Embedding GPP to Deliver Procurement Value – The Pre-Tender Phase, examining the key steps, challenges, best practices and actions that can help organisations integrate sustainability into procurement from the outset.

As public sector organisations face increasing pressure to deliver environmental value alongside cost and quality, Green Public Procurement is becoming an essential tool for driving low-carbon and sustainable outcomes across projects and services.

Building on the previous in-person Community of Practice session held in July 2026, this session will take a practical, hands-on approach to the three key steps of the pre-tender phase.

The Pre-Tender Phase: Three Key Steps

1. Business Needs & Strategic Alignment

Explore how procurement objectives can be aligned with an organisation’s climate policies and sustainability targets, ensuring that environmental considerations are embedded from the beginning of the procurement process.

2. Market & Stakeholder Consultation

Understand how engaging with the market and key stakeholders can help organisations:

• Understand market capabilities
• Identify opportunities
• Address potential challenges
• Inform procurement decisions

3. Clear GPP Specifications & Evaluation Criteria

Explore how to develop robust green specifications and transparent evaluation criteria that support sustainability outcomes while maintaining fairness, transparency and value for money.

What to Expect

This Community of Practice session will provide:

• Practical insights into aligning green requirements with organisational strategic objectives
• Discussion around common challenges faced by public procurers and contractors during the pre-tender phase
• Real-life case studies showcasing successful pre-tender stakeholder engagement
• Opportunities for peer learning and knowledge sharing
• Actionable steps that participants can apply directly within their own organisations

The session is designed to encourage open discussion, collaboration and practical problem-solving among professionals working in public procurement and sustainability.

Speakers

Ingrid De Doncker – Chair

Co-founder & Head of Research and Innovation, Future Planet

Ingrid De Doncker is a sought-after speaker nationally and internationally and a guest lecturer at three Irish universities. Her extensive advisory work on environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues, alongside her expertise in public and private procurement in Ireland and Europe, supports her work in promoting responsible business practices and sustainable procurement.

Dara O’Sullivan

Senior Procurement Transformation Executive

Amy O’Farrell

Project Manager – Procurement, Clúid

Jeanne Copeland

CEO, Greenville Procurement

Who Should Attend?

This session is designed primarily for:

• Public procurers
• Procurement professionals within public bodies
• Sustainability and ESG leads in the public sector
• Local authorities and government agencies
• Contractors and suppliers who want to share their challenges with public tenders

Maximum three participants per company.

Why Attend?

Participants will leave with:

• A stronger understanding of how to implement Green Public Procurement effectively
• Practical examples and lessons from peers
• Clear, actionable ideas to improve procurement practices
• Valuable networking and discussion opportunities with fellow public procurement professionals

Please note: Places are limited.

Join the Conversation

Green Public Procurement can help organisations deliver environmental value alongside cost, quality and wider procurement objectives.

Join fellow public procurement and sustainability professionals to explore practical approaches to embedding GPP before the tender goes to market.

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