An Approach to Environmental Criteria in Public Procurement for the Renovation of Buildings in Spain

Teresa Soto, Teresa Escrig, Begoña Serrano-Lanzarote and Núria Matarredona Desantes
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Teresa Soto: Instituto Valenciano de la Edificación, 46018 Valencia, Spain
Teresa Escrig: Instituto Valenciano de la Edificación, 46018 Valencia, Spain
Begoña Serrano-Lanzarote: School of Architecture, Universitat Politècnica de València, 46022 Valencia, Spain
Núria Matarredona Desantes: School of Architecture, Universitat Politècnica de València, 46022 Valencia, Spain

Sustainability, 2020, vol. 12, issue 18, 1-41

Abstract: In order to contribute to climate neutrality within the EU in 2050, it is necessary for administrations to play a driving role through green public procurement for building renovation (GPPBR). Among the main barriers that slow down the GPPBR, a lack of knowledge of the parties involved can be highlighted. Faced with this scenario, the aim of this article is to provide a compilation, as a preliminary state of the art, of the most important environmental measures to bring to the GPPBR specifications. The methodology used for this compilation and critical analysis consisted of a systematic search for laws, regulations and guides prepared by Spanish public administrations, as well as looking into other international information sources, mainly collected from the EU. Despite the fact that related technical information is abundant, it is scattered and at times impractical. This study can be useful as a basis for both drafting specifications and highlighting the need to develop other specific and advanced technical procedures to assist GPPBR professionals.

Keywords: environmental; green public procurement; renovation; construction; energy; circular economy; innovation; green; sustainable (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2020
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