Dongen municipality commits to sustainable procurement with new manifesto
Dongen is taking steps to ensure taxpayer money is spent responsibly by signing a manifesto for socially responsible procurement. This means future projects will prioritize environmental and social impact, starting with infrastructure initiatives to reduce emissions and promote circularity.
| Key Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Municipality | Dongen |
| Sector Focus | Civil, Road, and Water Construction (GWW) |
| Key Themes | Climate, circularity, environment, CO₂ reduction, electric equipment |
| National Network | Yes, sharing knowledge with other municipalities |
| Implementation Timeline | Gradual, with annual evaluations |
Municipalities in the Netherlands play a crucial role in local procurement, managing public funds to deliver services and infrastructure. By adopting socially responsible procurement, Dongen aligns its spending with broader national and EU sustainability goals, ensuring public money supports environmental and social progress.
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Municipality signs manifesto for socially responsible procurement
Our municipality spends a great deal of money every year. It is important that we handle these funds carefully and responsibly. The municipality is therefore joining the manifesto for socially responsible procurement. This demonstrates that we are not only considering the price of our purchases, but also their environmental and social impact.
Responsible use of funds
The manifesto helps us make informed choices in our projects. We do not want to spend money solely on good products and services. We also want to contribute to a better living environment. This includes reducing CO₂ emissions, reusing materials, a cleaner outdoor space, and the use of electric equipment.
Focus on sustainable projects
Integrating the manifesto into the municipality’s various plans will not happen all at once. We are starting within the Civil, Road, and Water Construction (GWW) sector, focusing on themes such as climate, circularity, and the environment. The municipality spends a significant amount in GWW projects. It is precisely in these projects that major gains can be made for climate and the environment.
By beginning with socially responsible procurement in one sector, we can gain experience and learn from practical implementation. Successful approaches can then be applied to other sectors.
Learning and improving together
By signing the manifesto, the municipality of Dongen is joining a national network. This allows us to share knowledge and learn from best practices in other municipalities. Over the coming years, we will gradually work on this approach. Each year, we will evaluate what is going well and what can be improved.