Green construction procurement - potential conflicts with EU law and freedom of movement
Davenport, D.
Green construction procurement - potential conflicts with EU law and freedom of movement - 2004 - International Construction Law Review 21(1) January 2004, 83-101(19) .
Examines how EU greening procurement, or the purchasing of public works and services, is progressing. Firstly, at a national and local level, there are efforts to progress sustainability by pursuing strategies which promote the adoption of whole-life green purchasing. Secondly, the EU has pursued the integration of important employment issues with environmental matters, by improving communication. Thirdly, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) has steadily ensured that fundamental economic principles are adhered to, through landmark rulings. Concludes a set of rules and principles are emerging which show the ECJ to be committed to balancing environmental protection with internal market priorities.
FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT
GREEN PROCUREMENT
EUROPEAN COURT OF JUSTICE
ENVIRONMENTAL LAW
Sustainability
Green construction procurement - potential conflicts with EU law and freedom of movement - 2004 - International Construction Law Review 21(1) January 2004, 83-101(19) .
Examines how EU greening procurement, or the purchasing of public works and services, is progressing. Firstly, at a national and local level, there are efforts to progress sustainability by pursuing strategies which promote the adoption of whole-life green purchasing. Secondly, the EU has pursued the integration of important employment issues with environmental matters, by improving communication. Thirdly, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) has steadily ensured that fundamental economic principles are adhered to, through landmark rulings. Concludes a set of rules and principles are emerging which show the ECJ to be committed to balancing environmental protection with internal market priorities.
FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT
GREEN PROCUREMENT
EUROPEAN COURT OF JUSTICE
ENVIRONMENTAL LAW
Sustainability