Objective 4.2.2 - Adopt biodiversity criteria in public procurement policies to prevent biodiversity loss.
Public authorities are major consumers. In Europe, for example, they spend 16 % of the EU’s gross domestic product. By using their purchasing power to purchase goods and services that also respect the environment and biodiversity, they can make an important contribution towards sustainable development. Public authorities can also show citizens, enterprises and organisations how they can really change their attitudes by making the right consumer choices.