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Sustainability in public procurement

You can see at a glance how sustainability, innovations and participation of SMEs are reflected in public procurement. The information on this page is based on Hilma notices in which the contracting entities indicate whether ecological or social sustainability, innovations or opportunities of SMEs to participate are considered in the procurement.

Ecological sustainability indicates whether environmental matters and energy efficiency have been taken into account in the purchase. The information is based on the entry made in Hilma. Use the filters below to select the ecological sustainability indicator that you want to view. You can view the extent to which ecological matters are taken into account in the selected organisation or region and changes over time. Taking the environment into account promotes low-emission and resource-wise purchases.

 

Consideration of ecological sustainability in different years

The figure shows how often ecological matters have been reported as a consideration in public procurement in different years. It provides a quick overview of the main trend and makes it easier to follow the visibility given to environmental objectives in the procurement in the long term.

Consideration of ecological sustainability in different procurement types

The figure compares the manner in which ecological matters are taken into account in services, construction contracts and purchases of goods. Each bar shows how many of the purchases include/do not include an entry on taking ecological matters into account. The figure helps to identify the procurement types in which environmental criteria are most extensively applied.

Regional breakdown of the purchases promoting ecological sustainability

The figure is based on the map of Finland and it shows the proportion of purchases in each region in which ecological sustainability is a consideration. The darker areas indicate a higher proportion. The figure provides a clear overview of environmental responsibility in procurement matters in different regions

Consideration of ecological sustainability in different objects of procurement

The figure shows the procurement categories in which ecological sustainability is most frequently reported as a consideration. For example, environmental criteria are often applied in transport services, construction and cleaning services because these sectors have a direct environmental impact.

Social sustainability indicates whether such matters as measures supporting employment, fair employment terms or other social considerations have been taken into account in the procurement process. The entry is made in Hilma in connection with the notice. Social criteria promote equality and responsible supply chains. Select from the filters below the social sustainability indicators you want to view

 

Consideration of social sustainability in public procurement

The figure shows the amount of purchases based on whether social aspects, such as supporting employment, ethical employment terms or the responsibility of the supply chain, have been reported as considerations. It provides an overview of how social responsibility manifests itself in the procurement over the selected period.

Taking social matters into account in different procurement types

The bar chart compares how often social sustainability is a consideration in contracts, and in the purchases of services and goods. The view helps to identify the procurement types in which social sustainability is integrated into the process.

Consideration of social sustainability by region

This map shows the breakdown of social responsibility by region. Darker areas indicate a larger number of purchases in which social considerations have been taken into account. The figure gives a clear overview of the promotion of social sustainability in different regions.

Taking social considerations into account in different objects of procurement

The figure shows the procurement categories that are most frequently used to promote social objectives. Main CPV classification shows that service and construction sectors are actively promoting social responsibility.

Innovations describe whether new solutions, operating practices or development measures have been taken into account in the procurement. The information is contained in the entry made in Hilma. Innovations can improve the quality, effectiveness and cost-efficiency of services. Use the filters below to select the innovation indicator you want to view.

 

Purchases promoting innovations

The figure describes the number of purchases in which innovations have been reported as a consideration. The innovations include new technologies, methods or procedures. It provides a quick overview of the extent to which public procurement acts as an instrument of development and renewal.

Consideration of innovations in different procurement types

The bar chart shows the procurement types in which innovations are most frequently used: the comparison reveals the differences between services, contracts and purchases of goods.

Consideration of innovations by region

The map shows how innovations are taken into account in different Finnish regions. Darker areas show the percentage of purchases in which more consideration has been given to innovations.

Consideration of innovations by main CPV categories

The figure lists the procurement categories in which innovations are most frequently taken into account. These include the technology sector, information system services and education-related purchases.

SME (small and medium-sized enterprises = enterprises with fewer than 250 employees) tab shows whether the opportunities of SMEs to participate are a consideration in the procurement. The entry is made in Hilma. SME participation boosts competition and market strength. Use the filters below to select the indicator of SME participation you want to view.

 

Consideration of SME participation in public procurement

The figure shows how often contracting entities report that they have taken into account the opportunities of SMEs to take part in the competitive tendering. The entry may refer to the division of the contract into smaller parts of the avoidance of excessively restrictive terms and conditions.

Consideration of the participation of SMEs in different procurement types

The bar chart compares the consideration of the participation of SMEs in services, contracts and purchases of goods. The figure helps to identify the procurement types in which SME-positive practices are most extensively used.

Participation of SMEs by region

The map shows the breakdown of SME-participation in procurement by region. Darker shades indicate areas where SME-participation is considered more frequently.

Consideration of SMEs in different objects of procurement

The figure shows the procurement categories in which the SMEs have particularly good opportunities to participate.