New EU GPP Criteria for Road Transport (Vehicles)

1st of February, 2019, Source : Procurement Forum, By Ashleigh McLennan,

The European Commission has published new voluntary EU green public procurement (GPP) criteria for Road Transport.

The criteria are designed to make it easier for public authorities to purchase goods, services and works through tender processes that for instance require:
• criteria on type-approval CO2 emissions for cars and light commercial vehicles, and specific technologies for heavy-duty vehicles and L-category vehicles;
• criteria for energy efficiency for electric cars and light commercial vehicles;
• criteria on battery warranties;
• criteria on vehicle and tyres noise emissions;
• key competencies and the application of key environmental management measures and practices from service providers;
• adequate and frequent training for the staff of service providers.

If you use these criteria going forward, please keep us updated with your experience, as I am sure this would be very interesting for others to know!

Documents : EU green public procurement (GPP) criteria