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This chapter examines the transformative evolution of Green Public Procurement (GPP) in Spain, focusing on the role of legislative changes in fostering green procurement practices. Historically, Spain ranked in the lower half of European countries for GPP adoption. However, the transposition of Directive 2014/24/EU into Spain’s public procurement law in 2017 marked a turning point, introducing mandatory environmental criteria and providing legal certainty. These changes significantly elevated Spain’s GPP levels above the European average. This chapter includes an analysis of national laws transposing Directive 2014/24/EU across Europe, revealing significant diversity in how countries address GPP. Spain stands out as one of the most mandatory frameworks, setting it apart from nations with more voluntary or flexible approaches. The findings emphasize the effectiveness of Spain’s detailed and binding legal provisions in driving GPP adoption while balancing environmental and economic objectives. Policymakers can draw valuable insights from Spain’s example, highlighting the potential of robust legislative frameworks to achieve tangible sustainability goals, specially on civil law countries. The chapter concludes with recommendations for countries seeking to enhance their GPP strategies, showcasing Spain as a model for leveraging legislation to advance environmental impacts in public procurement.

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Mandatory Green Public Procurement in Spain: Lessons from a Legislative Transformation

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    2026年

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  • Jordi Rosell

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This chapter examines the transformative evolution of Green Public Procurement (GPP) in Spain, focusing on the role of legislative changes in fostering green procurement practices. Historically, Spain ranked in the lower half of European countries for GPP adoption. However, the transposition of Directive 2014/24/EU into Spain’s public procurement law in 2017 marked a turning point, introducing mandatory environmental criteria and providing legal certainty. These changes significantly elevated Spain’s GPP levels above the European average. This chapter includes an analysis of national laws transposing Directive 2014/24/EU across Europe, revealing significant diversity in how countries address GPP. Spain stands out as one of the most mandatory frameworks, setting it apart from nations with more voluntary or flexible approaches. The findings emphasize the effectiveness of Spain’s detailed and binding legal provisions in driving GPP adoption while balancing environmental and economic objectives. Policymakers can draw valuable insights from Spain’s example, highlighting the potential of robust legislative frameworks to achieve tangible sustainability goals, specially on civil law countries. The chapter concludes with recommendations for countries seeking to enhance their GPP strategies, showcasing Spain as a model for leveraging legislation to advance environmental impacts in public procurement.