38-5 Sustainable Public Procurement

Summary

This practical guide for sustainable purchasing in the public sector aims to provide public officials of institutional suppliers with tools to allow the incorporation of environmental and social criteria in their purchases.

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Issuer

Costa Rica

Year

2011

Region

South America

Issuer (type)

Ministry of Finance (Ministerio de Hacienda); Compra Red Costa Rica (Government, Industry)

Policy Type

Other sustainability policy

Geographical scope

National

Mandatory or voluntary

Voluntary

Main industries targeted

Manufacturing
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting
Retail trade
Transportation & Warehousing

Restrictiveness

Low

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 1: No Poverty
SDG 2: Zero Hunger
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 10: Reduced Inequality
SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
SDG 13: Climate Action
SDG 14: Life Below Water
SDG 15: Life on Land