- Jahrgang 13 (2015), Ausgabe 3
- Vol. 13 (2015), Nr. 3
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- Seiten 214 - 220
- pp. 214 - 220
Das Beschaffungs- und Vergabewesen als Instrument des Umweltschutzes
Public procurement and environmental protection have commonly been regarded as conflicting public tasks, sometimes even as antagonists. However, in recent years, a trend towards ecologically motivated public procurement has emerged. The European Court of Justice and legislation by the European Union have fostered ‘green procurement’. Today, it is legally allowed and to some extent even compulsory for German public authorities to consider ecological aspects when they purchase goods and order services.