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Second National Action Plan 2019-2025 Green Public Procurement environment.gov.mt

Green Public Procurement  As a prime driver of the local economy, the public sector is leading by example  Introducing environmental friendly technical specifications in tenders and quotations  This makes GPP a market-based tool in achieving higher degree of circularity in public sector operations

Second National Action Plan  1 st NAP (2012-2014): 50% target  Performance in 2014: 49%  Performance in 2017: 63%  2014: Cabinet decision to mainstream GPP  2015: Decentralisation of GPP function as per Cabinet Decision  2 nd NAP (2019-2025): • Proposes an incremental increase from current 63% to 90% by 2025 • Aim towards more ambitious sectoral targets • Introduces 6 new criteria • Enact 9 measures to improve uptake of GPP in specific sectoral targets

Objectives of the 2 nd NAP • To provide clear and realistic targets to encourage public procurement that takes into account its environmental impacts. • To increase the share of government’s procurement in greener products by 90% • To increase awareness amongst economic operators and CAs

National Targets for Mandatory Criteria Mandatory Product Groups National Targets 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% Copying and graphic paper Gardening products and 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% services 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% Computers and Monitors 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% Imaging equipment 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% Textiles Cleaning products and services 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% Street lighting and traffic 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% signals

National Targets for Mandatory Criteria Mandatory Product Groups National Targets 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Transport 50% 80% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% Office building design, construction and 50% 80% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% management Road design, construction and 50% 80% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% maintenance 10% 20% 30% 50% 60% 80% 100% Sanitary tapware 10% 20% 30% 50% 60% 80% 100% Toilets and Urinals Hospitality and Catering 10% 20% 30% 50% 60% 80% 100% Services

National Targets for Non-Mandatory Criteria Non- Mandatory National Targets Product Groups 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% Furniture 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% Vending Machines Electric & electronic 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% equipment used in health care

Proposed actions

Proposed Criteria

Existing Criteria Gardening Copying and Computers products and graphic paper and monitors services Cleaning Imaging Textiles products and Equipment services

Existing Criteria Street lighting Hospitality Transport and traffic and Catering signals Services Furniture

Copying and Graphic Paper  There are 3 different sets of criteria to choose from – one must not include all specs. The most used are those for normal paper and legal virgin fibre.  Applicable to unprinted paper for writing, printing and copying purposes sold in sheets or reels.  Finished paper products such as writing pads, drawing books, calendars, manuals, etc. have not been included.

Gardening Products and Services  They are very comprehensive and address various angles of this product group. 1. Soil improvers 2. Ornamental Plants 3. Irrigation Systems 4. Gardening Machinery 5. Machinery Lubricant Oils 6. Gardening Services ( amalgamation of other criteria above)

Computers and Monitors  The criteria are more extensive in scope.  The criteria encompass computers and display devices. These include stationary computers, desktop computers, small-scale servers, workstations, computer monitors, notebook computers, two in one notebook, tablet computers, portable all in one computer, mobile thin client.

Computers and Monitors • A minimum two year warranty for repair or replacement. It shall cover battery defects as well • Requires the memory, HDD/SSD, rechargeable battery, LCD backlight, circuit boards and stands to be accessible and replaceable. • Clear disassembly and repair instructions should be made available

Imaging Equipment  Criteria for imaging equipment have not been extensively updated and do not cover new product groups.  If a tender is being published using the BPQR – the award criteria should altogether account for at least 15% of the total points .  As a criterion it necessitates: 1. Double side printing 2. Energy efficiency 3. User instructions on green performance management – how to maximise the environmental performance of the imaging equipment

Textiles • 1 st NAP already featured these criteria. The criteria now address products and services. • Garments must be designed so that any logos or distinctive identification features can be easily removed or overprinted without damaging the item • The tenderer of textile services will extend the useful life of workwear by providing ongoing maintenance and repair services

Cleaning products and services  Address chemical components of products  Address all purpose cleaners, sanitary cleaners, window cleaners, laundry detergents, detergents for dishwashers  As a means of verification, a relevant Type 1 Ecolabel will be deemed to comply. The provision of the ingredients listed on the product label, safety data sheets and other technical data sheets indicating that none of the listed ingredients are on the candidate list.

Street lighting and traffic signals  The current criteria for street lighting do not take into account LED lighting so most of the technical specs provided by CAs already go above what is necessary in terms of GPP.  The revised criteria have been published in December – a public consultation will follow suit  If the street lighting criteria are utilised using the BPQR – the award criteria should altogether account for at least 15% of the total points

Transport  Extensive in scope and very easy to apply in tenders. The GPP criteria are also very easy to verify and widely found on the Maltese market.  The criteria are currently under revision at EU level  The criteria either target CO 2 emissions or EURO standards .  They address: 1. Passenger cars and light duty vehicles – up to 3.5 tonnes 2. Bus procurement and public transport services 3. Waste collection trucks and waste collection services

Furniture • The criteria apply a three phase approach. Refurbishment is a cornerstone of the revised criteria. • Refurbished furniture is to have a minimum 2 year warranty. New furniture is to have 3 year warranty. • End of life services criteria- tenderers shall collect furniture and provide a re- use and recycling service for furniture that has reached the end of its service life.

New Criteria Vending Machines Electrical and electronic equipment and Sanitary tapware used in the health care Hospitality and sector Catering Road design, Office building design, Toilets and urinals construction and construction and maintenance management

Electrical and Electronic Equipment used in the Health Care Sector  Requires bidders to provide instructions for users on how to use the equipment to minimize the environmental impact.  Training shall also be provided regarding adjustment and fine-tuning of the equipment’s electricity.  Repair/replacement of the product shall be covered by the warranty terms of the manufacturer. The tenderer shall further ensure that equivalent spare parts are available for at least 5 years over warranty.

Food Industry The 2 nd NAP divides this product group into two subsets : 1. Hospitality and Catering Services 2. Vending Machines These criteria are far more ambitious than the EC guidelines. Target the reduction in the use of plastic packaging. This measure is in line with the proposed Single Use Plastic Directive. Their aim will be to further promote the use of re-usable, biodegradable, and/or compostable plastics.

Vending Machines • At least 1% must be organically produced • Main fruit and vegetables used in carrying out the service shall whenever be selected according to the seasonality of produce.

Hospitality and Catering Services  Fruit and vegs when possible be selected according to seasonality of produce  Food and beverages should be served using containers and any related accessories which are re-usable. If single consumption of materials is necessary, then containers must be biodegradable and/or compostable.  Waste generated shall be collected separately at source  Plastic packaging is to be compostable/biodegradable/re-usable

Sanitary tapware  Sanitary tapware covers taps, showerheads and showers.  Address water flow rates, temperature management, time control for multiple users, user information, product quality and longevity.  Circular approach since products shall be designed in such a way that its exchangeable components can be replaced easily.  A warranty for repair or replacement of minimum 4 years.