The Sustainable/Green Public Procurement Stakeholder Platform Webinar Series, delivered under the EU SWITCH-Asia Policy Support Component, brings together a set of practical insights on how public procurement can be used more strategically to advance sustainability objectives. Across the four sessions, a consistent message emerges: procurement is not only an administrative function, but a powerful policy lever capable of shaping markets, accelerating innovation, and supporting the transition to low-carbon and resource-efficient economies.

The discussions illustrate how governments can use their purchasing power to send clear and sustained signals to the market. When aligned with broader policy priorities, such as climate targets, circular economy strategies, and sustainable development agendas. Green public procurement (GPP) can stimulate demand for greener products and services, encouraging industries to adapt production processes and invest in new technologies.

At the same time, the experience shared across countries suggests that implementation remains uneven. While policy frameworks and targets are increasingly in place, translating these into day-to-day procurement practices continues to present challenges. These challenges often relate to institutional capacity, availability of data and tools, and varying levels of market readiness.

The webinars also highlight the growing importance of lifecycle thinking, carbon transparency, and circularity in procurement decisions, particularly in sectors with high environmental impact such as infrastructure and construction. These approaches allow public authorities to move beyond short-term cost considerations and better capture long-term value.