Green construction procurement - potential conflicts with EU law and freedom of movement
Series: International Construction Law Review ; 21(1) January 2004, 83-101(19)Publication details: 2004Subject(s): Summary: 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.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | X125700 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 125700-1001 |
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.