The position paper evaluates the Public Procurement Directive and its impact on the chemical industry. It discusses the potential of Green Public Procurement (GPP) to incentivise the use of low-carbon and circular chemicals in procurement contracts. Cefic highlights the need for clear, implementable criteria that balance environmental benefits with administrative burdens. The paper emphasises the importance of harmonised standards, effective non-price criteria, and ensuring a level playing field for EU producers. Cefic also calls for coherence between different policies and increased EU-level harmonisation to reduce fragmentation and support the Single Market.
Key Takeaways:
- Clear, implementable criteria for GPP are essential to balance environmental benefits with administrative burdens.
- Harmonised standards and effective non-price criteria are crucial for ensuring a level playing field for EU producers.
- Coherence between different policies and increased EU-level harmonisation are needed to reduce fragmentation and support the Single Market.