Desired outcomes

These guidelines prioritize the use of environmentally responsible and circular goods and services. Effective application of the guidelines in government procurement is expected to:

• Increase demand for environmentally responsible and circular goods and services, and improve industry response to the increased use of environmental criteria in global markets
• Decrease average prices of environmentally responsible and circular goods as demand increases and more suppliers enter the market
• Reduce GHG emissions and mitigate the impacts of climate change
• Encourage suppliers to integrate environmentally responsible practices into their own organizations, increasing their competitive advantage in environmental and climate-conscious global markets
• Support the achievement of government priorities and mandates

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