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Implementing Green Public Procurement (GPP) requires expertise and support, yet practitioners face challenges in innovation and monitoring. This study examines procurement professionals' experiences with GPP adoption at University College Cork.

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Area of Science:

  • Environmental Policy and Management
  • Public Administration
  • Organizational Behavior

Background:

  • Integrating environmental criteria into public procurement (Green Public Procurement - GPP) introduces complexities for procurement professionals.
  • Existing research often overlooks the practical, practitioner-led perspectives on GPP adoption and its challenges.
  • Understanding practitioner beliefs and attitudes is crucial for effective GPP implementation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the under-researched issue of practitioner-led beliefs and attitudes towards Green Public Procurement (GPP).
  • To investigate the journey of procurement professionals in introducing GPP within a university setting.
  • To analyze the practical challenges and opportunities associated with GPP adoption from a practitioner's viewpoint.

Main Methods:

  • A qualitative case study approach was employed at University College Cork (UCC), Ireland.
  • Data collection involved semi-structured interviews, a horizon scanning workshop, and analysis of secondary materials.
  • The study captured the collective expertise and experiences of various staff members involved in procurement.

Main Results:

  • Initial efforts focused on incorporating green criteria into new tenders, fostering skill development and strategic implementation.
  • Opportunities for developing competencies and implementing impactful strategies emerged through GPP initiatives.
  • Underdeveloped practices were identified in supporting innovation, monitoring, and post-award evaluation within GPP.

Conclusions:

  • The study offers a unique perspective on GPP adoption grounded in the daily practices of procurement professionals.
  • While geographically specific, the findings provide a new framework for researching GPP implementation through practitioner interaction.
  • Addressing gaps in innovation support, monitoring, and evaluation is essential for enhancing GPP effectiveness.