{"id":33848,"date":"2024-08-21T00:05:00","date_gmt":"2024-08-20T23:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.monentreprisedurable.ch\/non-classe\/practical-guide-to-sustainable-public-procurement-in-switzerland\/"},"modified":"2026-06-23T16:13:23","modified_gmt":"2026-06-23T15:13:23","slug":"practical-guide-to-sustainable-public-procurement-in-switzerland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.monentreprisedurable.ch\/en\/public-procurement\/practical-guide-to-sustainable-public-procurement-in-switzerland\/","title":{"rendered":"Practical Guide: Sustainability in Public Procurement in Switzerland"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"33848\" class=\"elementor elementor-33848 elementor-14065\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6772e81 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6772e81\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3852515 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3852515\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-20c3d8a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"20c3d8a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-725bd17 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"725bd17\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[],&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-db6bc33 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"db6bc33\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Contents<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f2ab4f1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-table-of-contents\" data-id=\"f2ab4f1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;headings_by_tags&quot;:[&quot;h2&quot;],&quot;exclude_headings_by_selector&quot;:[],&quot;marker_view&quot;:&quot;bullets&quot;,&quot;no_headings_message&quot;:&quot;Aucun titre n\\u2019a \\u00e9t\\u00e9 trouv\\u00e9 sur cette page.&quot;,&quot;min_height&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:0,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;icon&quot;:{&quot;value&quot;:&quot;fas fa-circle&quot;,&quot;library&quot;:&quot;fa-solid&quot;,&quot;rendered_tag&quot;:&quot;&lt;svg class=\\&quot;e-font-icon-svg e-fas-circle\\&quot; 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it is a tremendous opportunity for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.monentreprisedurable.ch\/en\/responsible-for-an-organizations-csr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em>CSR managers and business leaders<\/em><\/span><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. By including sustainable development clauses in public procurement contracts, the Swiss authorities are paving the way for responsible purchasing practices that can transform the economic landscape.  <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This means that every company has the chance to stand out from the crowd by adopting sustainable strategies and meeting sustainability targets. By committing to these requirements, you not only meet regulatory expectations, you also position your company as an innovative and responsible leader. How do you go about it? Follow the guide!   <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a8b847 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5a8b847\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Legal and regulatory framework<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d94aa96 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d94aa96\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sustainable public procurement in Switzerland aims to integrate responsible practices and achieve sustainable development objectives into public policy.<\/span><\/p><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Federal Law on Public Procurement (LMP)<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fedlex.admin.ch\/eli\/cc\/2020\/126\/fr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Federal Law on Public Procurement<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (LMP) is the main legal framework governing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.monentreprisedurable.ch\/en\/public-procurement\/maximizing-sustainability-points-in-public-procurement-in-french-speaking-switzerland\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em>governing public procurement in Switzerland.<\/em><\/span><\/a> It requires contracting authorities to take sustainability criteria into account in their awarding processes. <\/span> <\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The LMP thus enables public purchasers to include sustainable development clauses in their contracts. Ultimately, these sustainable development provisions are designed to encourage economic operators to adopt environmentally-friendly and socially-responsible practices. <\/span><\/p><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intercantonal Agreement on Public Procurement (AIMP)<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lexfind.ch\/fe\/fr\/tol\/24020\/fr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>The Intercantonal Agreement on Public Procurement<\/em> <\/span><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(AIMP) complements the LMP by harmonizing public procurement rules between the Swiss cantons. The AIMP reinforces the sustainability requirements of public procurement in Switzerland by integrating sustainable development objectives into public supply and service contracts.   <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sustainable development clauses in public procurement, as defined by the AIMP, oblige companies to comply with strict environmental and social criteria. The aim of this sustainable development policy for public procurement is to ensure that public procurement contributes to the achievement of   <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/sustainabledevelopment\/fr\/objectifs-de-developpement-durable\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) defined by the United Nations<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Role of the Federal Office and the Federal Council<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Federal Office for Construction and Logistics (FOCL) and the Federal Council play a major role in implementing and monitoring sustainable public procurement policies in Switzerland. The FOCL is responsible for drawing up guidelines and award criteria that integrate sustainable development objectives into public procurement.   <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For its part, the Federal Council ensures that sustainable development policies for public procurement &#8211; in line with its <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.are.admin.ch\/are\/fr\/home\/developpement-durable\/strategie\/sdd.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sustainable Development Strategy 2030<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; are applied consistently and effectively at all levels of public administration. <\/span> <\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These institutions also ensure that those responsible for public procurement are aware of and trained in sustainable development issues, thereby guaranteeing that sustainability criteria are systematically taken into account in tendering processes.  <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c07dcc5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"c07dcc5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monentreprisedurable.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Marches-publics-durables.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-33850\" alt=\"Illustration depicting the sustainability of public procurement, featuring a train against a light yellow background\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.monentreprisedurable.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Marches-publics-durables.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.monentreprisedurable.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Marches-publics-durables-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.monentreprisedurable.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Marches-publics-durables-768x432.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-239abe7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"239abe7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><em>Source :<\/em> <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bafu.admin.ch\/bafu\/fr\/home.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.bafu.admin.ch\/bafu\/fr\/home\/<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0c23b9d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0c23b9d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Sustainable development objectives in public procurement<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5e65ef0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5e65ef0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Integrating sustainable development into public procurement policies  <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is now a fundamental requirement. Visit   <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bkb.admin.ch\/fr\/durabilite-des-achats-publics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Federal Council and Confederation Purchasing Conference (CA)<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  encourage sustainable public purchasing, focusing on economic, ecological and social impacts throughout the product life cycle. This aligns with Agenda 2030&#8217;s SDG 12, which aims to establish sustainable consumption and production patterns. <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contracting authorities must include sustainable development clauses in public procurement contracts, covering environmental <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vd.ch\/etat-droit-finances\/marches-publics\/aspects-sociaux-et-environnementaux-des-marches-publics\/aspects-environnementaux-des-marches-publics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">environmental, social and economic aspects<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. These clauses aim to promote sustainable practices throughout the supply chain.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-af80944 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"af80944\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Sustainable development clauses in public procurement contracts<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ff03bb4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ff03bb4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>  Sustainable development lauses are integrated into calls for tender and public procurement contracts.<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These clauses define the environmental, social and economic specifications that suppliers must meet in order to be eligible for a public procurement contract.<\/span><\/p><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Common types of clause<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sustainable development clauses commonly used in Swiss public procurement contracts include :<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Environmental clauses: requirements in terms of energy efficiency, reduction of CO2 emissions, use of recycled materials or waste management.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Social clauses: compliance with International Labor Organization (ILO) conventions, promotion of equal opportunity and inclusion.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Economic clauses: encouraging innovation, supporting local SMEs and promoting the circular economy.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, the OFCL states in its <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbl.admin.ch\/dam\/fr\/sd-web\/2GgvukWUU8is\/20230720_Nachhaltigkeitsbericht%20BBL%202022_FR.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sustainability Report 2022 (p. 32)<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to have taken social aspects into account in the clauses of 18 out of 18 of its invitations to tender for goods and services in 2022, compared with 14 out of 14 in 2020. <\/span> <\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These clauses are adapted according to the nature of the contract and the specific sustainability objectives set by the contracting authority.<\/span><\/p><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Public supply contracts<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The integration of sustainable development clauses is particularly strong in public supply contracts. They enable public authorities to : <\/span><\/p><ol><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Promote the purchase of environmentally friendly and socially responsible products.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Encourage innovation and the development of sustainable solutions by suppliers.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduce the ecological footprint of public procurement throughout the product life cycle.<\/span><\/li><\/ol><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, the Swiss Federal Office for Buildings and Logistics (BBL) has developed specific award criteria for public supply contracts, incorporating sustainability aspects such as energy consumption, recyclability and production conditions.  <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In particular, the FOCL is committed to converting its vehicle fleet to all-electric, in line with its <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbl.admin.ch\/dam\/fr\/sd-web\/2GgvukWUU8is\/20230720_Nachhaltigkeitsbericht%20BBL%202022_FR.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sustainability Report 2022 (p. 37)<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This also applies to the excessive use of detergents in building cleaning, and to the recovery of all equipment from a building on disposal for reuse or spare parts collection.<\/span><\/p><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weighting of award criteria<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, awarding authorities must assign a specific weighting to each sustainability criterion, according to the relative importance of each aspect for the project in question.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a public construction contract, for example, environmental criteria can be weighted more heavily to encourage the use of sustainable materials and environmentally-friendly construction techniques. The weighting must be clearly defined in the tender documents to ensure transparency and fairness in the evaluation process.   <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For further information on the subject of awarding contracts, the &#8220;<\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bkb.admin.ch\/dam\/fr\/sd-web\/Q5i6w36w5nc2\/Guide%20Monitoring%20-%20Strat%C3%A9gie%20de%20l'administration%20f%C3%A9d%C3%A9rale%20en%20mati%C3%A8re%20d%E2%80%99acquisitions.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sustainability Monitoring Guide<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;explains in detail the weighting of award criteria during the strategic period 2021-2030.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0a29040 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0a29040\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Implementing sustainability in public procurement<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8f1b329 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8f1b329\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Effective implementation of sustainability in Swiss public procurement requires a strategic approach and the right tools.  <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here&#8217;s how CSR managers and business leaders can effectively integrate sustainable development goals into their practices.<\/span><\/p><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strategies for integrating sustainability<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.monentreprisedurable.ch\/en\/csr\/csr-approach\/what-are-the-different-stages-involved-in-deploying-a-csr-approach\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em>To integrate sustainability<\/em><\/span><\/a> in public procurement, we advise you to adopt a holistic approach:<\/span><\/p><ol><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Needs analysis: assess real needs in terms of products or services, considering their impact over the entire life cycle.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Criteria definition: develop specific, measurable sustainability criteria, aligned with sustainability objectives.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Staff training: ensure that purchasing teams understand sustainability issues and know how to integrate them into the tendering process.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dialogue with suppliers: engage in constructive dialogue with suppliers to raise awareness of sustainability requirements and encourage innovation.<\/span><\/li><\/ol><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tools and resources<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Several tools and resources are available to facilitate the integration of sustainability:<\/span><\/p><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vd.ch\/etat-droit-finances\/marches-publics\/guide-romand\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em>The guide to public procurement in French-speaking Switzerland<\/em><\/span><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  : This guide is the key resource for your questions regarding public procurement in French-speaking Switzerland. In its latest edition, dated May 1, 2020, you will find, among other things, a method for evaluating bidders\u2019 contributions to sustainable development (see Appendices Q5 and T5). <\/span><\/li><li><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pap.swiss\/fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The knowledge platform on sustainable public procurement (PAP)<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  This is a reference work for questions relating to sustainable public procurement. It is available to interested purchasing departments at all federal levels. <\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bak.admin.ch\/bak\/fr\/home\/patrimoine-culturel\/immaterielles-kulturerbe-unesco-lebendige-traditionen\/foerderung-des-immateriellen-kulturerbes\/Nachhaltigkeitskompass.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sustainability Compass<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Online tool developed by the Federal Office for Spatial Development to assess the sustainability of projects.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nnbs.ch\/fr\/outil-en-ligne-snbs-batiment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em>SNBS platform <\/em><\/span><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Swiss Sustainable Construction Standard provides detailed criteria for sustainable construction projects.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Specific to construction and buildings: the Coordinating Conference of the Construction and Buildings Departments of Public Building Owners (KBOB) provides a set of resources for the  <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kbob.admin.ch\/kbob\/fr\/home\/themen-leistungen\/nachhaltiges-bauen.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em>construction<\/em><\/span> <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and  <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kbob.admin.ch\/kbob\/fr\/home\/themen-leistungen\/nachhaltiges-immobilienmanagement.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em>the<\/em> <em>management<\/em> <em>real estate<\/em> <em>management<\/em><\/span><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em>.<\/em><\/span> <\/span><\/li><\/ul><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Best practices and examples<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are a few examples of best practice in sustainable purchasing in Switzerland:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zurich.ch\/fr\/a-notre-propos\/durabilite\/planete\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The City of Zurich<\/a><\/em><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  has systematically integrated social and environmental criteria into its textile tenders. This initiative aims to ensure that products purchased meet high standards of sustainability, including requirements on suppliers&#8217; working conditions, the use of environmentally-friendly materials, and the reduction of carbon footprints. <\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vd.ch\/fileadmin\/user_upload\/organisation\/DIT\/Durabilite\/Outils_pratiques\/Evaluation_de_la_durabilit%C3%A9_dans_les_Communes\/Guide_pratique_%C3%A9valuation_de_la_durabilit%C3%A9_dans_les_communes.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Canton of Vaud<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  uses a sustainability assessment tool for all its public construction projects. This tool is used to analyze the environmental, social and economic impact of projects right from the design stage. Criteria assessed include energy efficiency, use of recycled materials and waste management.  <\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/company.sbb.ch\/en\/the-company\/responsibility-society-environment\/sustainability.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SBB<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Introduction of a supplier rating system including sustainability criteria.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-03d17c8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"03d17c8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Practical advice for companies\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-13cc0f5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"13cc0f5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To meet the sustainability requirements of public procurement in Switzerland, companies need to adopt specific strategies and practices.  <\/span><\/p><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preparing for sustainable tenders<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preparing for sustainable tenders starts with a thorough understanding of sustainability criteria. Here are some key steps: <\/span><\/p><ol><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Requirements analysis: Read calls for tender carefully to identify sustainable development clauses in public procurement contracts. Understanding these requirements is crucial to submitting compliant bids. <\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Documentation: Prepare documents proving your commitment to sustainability, such as environmental certifications, sustainability reports and case studies.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Collaboration: Work with partners and suppliers who share your sustainability values to strengthen your proposition.<\/span><\/li><\/ol><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Development of an internal sustainability policy<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A strong internal sustainability policy is essential to meet the expectations of public procurement markets. Here&#8217;s how to develop it   <\/span><\/p><ol><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Initial Assessment: <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.monentreprisedurable.ch\/en\/csr\/csr-assessment\/corporate-csr-assessment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assess your company\u2019s CSR impact<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em>.<\/em><\/span> Identify strengths and areas for improvement.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Setting objectives: Establish clear, measurable sustainability objectives. These objectives must be aligned with the public market&#8217;s sustainable development missions. <\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Financing :  <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depending on the geographic location of your headquarters, various public institutions offer financial support programs. This assistance, which may take the form of grants or other types of support, is designed to facilitate and accelerate your CSR efforts. It serves as a valuable tool for companies seeking to strengthen their commitment to corporate social responsibility.  <\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Action plan: Create a detailed action plan that includes specific initiatives, necessary resources and deadlines. Make sure this plan is communicated to all levels of the company. <\/span><\/li><\/ol><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Team training and awareness<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Team training and awareness-raising are crucial to the successful implementation of sustainability initiatives:<\/span><\/p><ol><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Training programs: Set up regular training programs to inform employees about sustainability issues and new public procurement requirements.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ongoing awareness: Organize workshops and seminars to maintain a high level of awareness and commitment among employees.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accountability: Appoint sustainability ambassadors within each department to ensure implementation of initiatives and act as a point of contact for sustainability issues.<\/span><\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-40c173d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"40c173d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">To conclude...<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b1ee417 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b1ee417\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sustainable public procurement in Switzerland represents a strategic opportunity for you\u2014CSR managers and business leaders. By incorporating sustainability clauses into your practices, you can not only meet legal requirements but also position yourselves as innovative and responsible stakeholders.   <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This means adopting sustainable strategies, training your teams and developing a solid internal policy. By making sustainability a pillar of your business, you can strengthen your competitiveness while contributing to a more responsible future. 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