Green Public Procurement (GPP)

Netherlands Launches MKI Committees to Set Maximum Values for Asphalt and Concrete

The Netherlands has created two independent MKI committees, led by CROW for the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy, to define maximum environmental cost (MKI) values for asphalt and concrete that will underpin mandatory sustainability requirements in GWW public works procurement from 2027. This signals a move from voluntary MKI use to hard procurement thresholds, so infrastructure clients and material suppliers should prepare for tighter environmental performance criteria in Dutch tenders and contracts.

10 Apr 2026, 13:34pianoo.nlNetherlands

EU Commission Confirms Upcoming Public Procurement Act Proposal for Q2 2026

The European Commission has confirmed it is preparing a new EU Public Procurement Act proposal for Q2 2026 to modernise transparency, data use and performance monitoring in public purchasing.[^1^](https://www.europarl.europa.eu/doceo/document/E-10-2026-000637-ASW_EN.pdf) If delivered as signalled, this reform could hardwire secure data exchange, outcome‑based procurement and mandatory green public procurement (GPP) into EU spending rules, reshaping how companies compete for public contracts.

10 Apr 2026, 12:56europarl.europa.euEuropean Union

New York Senate Proposes Healthy and Green Procurement Act (S09743)

New York has introduced Senate bill S09743, the **"New York state healthy and green procurement act"**, to hard‑wire life‑cycle environmental and health criteria into state purchasing decisions and steer demand away from priority toxic substances and high‑impact products.[^1^](https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S09743&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y#jump_to_Summary) If enacted, suppliers to New York state agencies will increasingly need to demonstrate recycled content, energy efficiency, green‑building compatibility and reduced use of substances such as PFAS, brominated flame retardants, bisphenol A, mercury, lead, dioxins and PVC in order to remain eligible for state contracts.[^3^](https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S09743&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y#jump_to_Text)

10 Apr 2026, 10:44assembly.state.ny.usUnited States

Iowa Senate Files Amendment S-5147 To HF 2671 On B-20-Compatible State Rental Diesel Vehicles

Iowa is advancing legislation requiring all state-rented or leased diesel passenger vehicles to be B-20 biodiesel compatible for contracts starting July 2026. This mandate signals a shift toward higher biofuel integration in public fleets, requiring rental providers and OEMs to verify engine certifications for state contract eligibility.

3 Apr 2026, 18:18legis.iowa.govUnited States

EU JRC Updates Product Groups List With New ESPR and Batteries Projects

The EU JRC has updated its product group priorities, signaling upcoming technical requirements for repairability, circularity, and battery design under the ESPR and Batteries Regulation. These workstreams will shape the specific ecodesign and removability standards that will determine future market access and product design requirements across multiple sectors.

3 Apr 2026, 18:07susproc.jrc.ec.europa.euEuropean Union

Netherlands Updates KCI Roadmaps and Cooperation Agreements for Climate-Neutral and Circular Infrastructure

Dutch authorities have updated the KCI roadmaps and cooperation agreements to mandate climate-neutral and circular requirements across all public infrastructure procurement by 2030. Businesses must prepare for standardized green tender criteria, including mandatory life-cycle assessments (MKI) and strict material reuse targets for asphalt, concrete, and steel.

3 Apr 2026, 09:56duurzame-infra.nlNetherlands

Japan MOE Publishes Action Plan to Promote Sustainable Fashion

Japan's Ministry of the Environment has launched a sustainable fashion action plan targeting a 25% reduction in household clothing waste by FY2030. The initiative signals a strategic shift toward stricter design-for-circularity, enhanced traceability, and expanded textile recycling infrastructure, impacting apparel supply chains and market access.

31 Mar 2026, 18:42env.go.jpJapan

Japan MOE Adopts Roadmap for Promoting Reuse

Japan’s Ministry of the Environment has adopted a national roadmap to scale reuse, repair, and refurbishment markets through 2040, with key implementation targets set for 2030. Businesses should anticipate new "good reuse" guidelines by 2027 and potential revisions to green public procurement criteria, signaling a shift toward circular business models.

31 Mar 2026, 18:34env.go.jpJapan

EU Council Working Party To Examine Industrial Accelerator Act Proposal

The EU has proposed the Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA) to fast-track industrial decarbonization and manufacturing capacity, with Council negotiations beginning in April 2026. Businesses should prepare for streamlined permitting for "strategic projects" and new "Made in EU" requirements for low-carbon materials like steel, cement, and chemicals in public procurement and lead markets.

29 Mar 2026, 19:03data.consilium.europa.euEuropean Union

EU Commission Publishes Consultation Summary on Revision of Public Procurement Directives

The European Commission has released a stakeholder consultation summary signaling a major overhaul of EU public procurement rules through a forthcoming "Public Procurement Act." Businesses should prepare for a shift toward mandatory green, social, and "Made in Europe" criteria, moving away from lowest-cost awards to favor regional resilience and sustainability.

28 Mar 2026, 20:35eur-lex.europa.euEuropean Union

Scotland Publishes Consultation Analysis For Draft Circular Economy Strategy

The Scottish Government has published its consultation analysis for the draft Circular Economy Strategy, signaling strong stakeholder support for mandatory product stewardship and sector-specific regulations. Businesses should prepare for a shift toward legally binding targets and expanded producer responsibility schemes, particularly for plastics, packaging, and electronics.

27 Mar 2026, 18:42gov.scotUnited Kingdom

Czech NGO INCIEN Critiques EU Industrial Accelerator Act Proposal On Low-Emission Public Procurement

The European Commission's March 2026 Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA) proposal introduces mandatory public procurement quotas and "Made in EU" criteria for low-emission steel, aluminum, and construction materials. This signals a shift toward decarbonization as a prerequisite for market access, requiring firms to align supply chains with emerging low-carbon standards and ecodesign requirements.

26 Mar 2026, 19:27single-market-economy.ec.europa.euEuropean UnionCzechia

UK DSIT Publishes Procurement Policy For Goods, Services And Works

The UK Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has published its procurement policy, operationalizing the Procurement Act 2023 and setting clear ESG expectations for suppliers. Businesses must prepare for mandatory social value weightings, carbon reduction reporting, and rigorous modern slavery due diligence to maintain eligibility for DSIT contracts.

26 Mar 2026, 19:24gov.ukUnited Kingdom

EU Council Revised Draft Conclusions on Bioeconomy Strategy Emphasise Bio-Based Materials and Biomass Sustainability

The EU Council is finalizing a strategic framework to accelerate the transition to a sustainable bioeconomy, with formal conclusions expected in March 2026. This signals a shift toward regulatory simplification for bio-based chemicals and materials, likely followed by new demand-side measures such as mandatory bio-based content requirements.

26 Mar 2026, 19:01data.consilium.europa.euEuropean Union

EU Parliament Briefing on Implementation and Upcoming Review of Public Procurement Directives

The European Commission plans to propose a new Public Procurement Act in Q2 2026 to modernize existing directives and simplify tendering. This reform will integrate mandatory green and social award criteria and may introduce 'European preference' rules, fundamentally shifting competition for strategic industrial and construction contracts.

26 Mar 2026, 12:29europarl.europa.euEuropean Union

EU JRC Launches 3rd-Milestone Consultation On Textile Products Under ESPR

The EU has opened a critical consultation on ecodesign requirements for textiles, setting the stage for mandatory sustainability and circularity standards under ESPR. Businesses must engage now to influence the technical criteria and Digital Product Passport (DPP) parameters that will determine future market access and compliance costs in the European textile market.

25 Mar 2026, 16:30susproc.jrc.ec.europa.euEuropean Union

EU Commission Publishes NZIA Implementing Regulation Setting 70% Recyclability Requirement for Wind Turbine Blades in Public Procurement

EU Implementing Regulation 2026/718 mandates a 70% minimum recyclability rate for wind turbine blades in public procurement starting June 30, 2026. Manufacturers must ensure product design and material recovery strategies meet these circularity thresholds to maintain access to the EU's public energy infrastructure market.

24 Mar 2026, 09:54eur-lex.europa.euEuropean Union

Sweden – Örebro County Adopts 2025–2029 Energy And Climate Strategy

Örebro County has adopted its 2025–2029 energy and climate strategy, targeting net-zero emissions by 2045 with significant interim 2030 goals for transport and energy. While non-binding, the framework signals a regional shift toward fossil-free logistics and circularity that will likely influence future public procurement and infrastructure investment.

24 Mar 2026, 08:55lansstyrelsen.seSweden

EU Study Analyses Advanced Construction Materials for Sustainable and Circular Built Environment

A new EU strategic study (March 2026) outlines the policy roadmap for accelerating the adoption of advanced, circular construction materials. This signals a shift toward performance-based regulations and green procurement mandates that will prioritize material durability and low-carbon footprints.

14 Mar 2026, 15:13op.europa.euEuropean Union

Japan Cabinet Revises Green Contract Act Basic Policy for Electricity Supply Contracts; Publishes Public Comment Results

Japan has revised its Green Contract Act Basic Policy as of March 2026, introducing stricter environmental and social criteria for government electricity procurement. Energy suppliers must now navigate a comprehensive evaluation bidding process that prioritizes local community harmony and decarbonization over simple price-based selection.

14 Mar 2026, 08:23env.go.jpJapan