Press briefing of Cabinet Decision taken on 2012-08-15

Formulating the National Green Procurement Policy and Guidelines

? Green Procurement Process is identified as the process for the selection of bidders who adhere to environmental conservation standards when contracts are awarded for purchasing of goods and services in general. In this process, the environmental impact of the goods or services is also taken into consideration as a criterion, in addition to its quality, price, maximum economic benefits etc. Attention will also be paid to include provisions in the above Procurement Policy and Guidelines, to encourage local producers to produce eco-friendly goods and services and to give priority for locally made goods in making purchases for local consumption. The above proposal made by Hon. Anura Priyadarshana Yapa, Minister of Environment, to formulate a National Green Procurement Policy for the purpose, was approved by the Cabinet.