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Title page 1

Contents 5

Acknowledgements 2

Executive Summary 3

1.0. Introduction and Purpose of the Study 8

2.0. Research Methodology 10

3.0. South Africa's Priorities for Green and Sustainable Public Procurement 11

4.0. Legal and Governance Framework for GPP 13

4.1. The Legal Framework for GPP 13

4.2. Key Stakeholders for GPP 16

5.0. GPP Practices in South Africa 21

5.1. Overview of GPP Initiatives 21

5.2. Available Tools for GPP 22

6.0. Challenges and Recommendations for Scaling Up GPP 26

6.1. Shortcomings of Legislative Frameworks 26

6.2. Knowledge and Capacity Gaps 27

6.3. Financial Barriers and Cost Perceptions 28

6.4. Lack of GPP Monitoring 30

6.5. Limited Market Readiness and Engagement 31

7.0. Conclusion 33

References 35

Appendix A. Interview Guide 41

Tables 6

Table 1. South Africa's SPP Legal framework 14

Figures 6

Figure 1. Key stakeholders for GPP 16

Figure 2. The map of influence and interest of key stakeholders 20

Figure 3. Challenges and recommendations for advancing GPP in South Africa 33

Boxes 6

Box 1. Note on terminology 8

Box 2. Case studies: Long-term savings and environmental benefits through GPP 23

Box 3. Case study: EDGE-certified Belhar Gardens as a sustainable housing solution 25

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In South Africa, public procurement accounted for about 15% of GDP in 2021 (Simone & Balasundharam, 2023), presenting a significant opportunity to leverage this purchasing power for sustainable development. As shown by governments worldwide, public procurement can reduce environmental impacts and support markets in shifting to sustainable practices by incorporating environmental considerations into the purchasing of goods, services, and infrastructure.

Although South Africa does not have specific legislation for green public procurement (GPP), existing regulations allow procurers to integrate environmental considerations into procurement practices. The new Public Procurement Act (2024) marks a notable shift in this area, enabling procurers to implement measures that promote sustainable development. Several procurers and policy-makers are pioneering GPP initiatives at provincial and municipal levels. The Western Cape Government and the City of Cape Town’s initiatives demonstrate GPP’s feasibility in South Africa, showing tangible environmental benefits, for instance, through reduced water use, energy consumption, and waste generation.

Despite this progress, significant challenges remain. Procurement practitioners often lack the expertise and resources for implementing GPP. The adoption of GPP faces additional hurdles including regulatory gaps, financial constraints, and perception of high costs. In addition, small, medium, and micro enterprises (SMMEs) face difficulties in meeting sustainability requirements. South Africa also lacks a robust monitoring system for GPP, which makes it difficult to track progress and identify areas for improvement.