Summary
Details
- Austria
Mandatory for:
Suppliers bidding for public contracts where green criteria apply.
Exceptions:
Private procurement is not covered.
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What’s Required
Austria integrates climate and sustainability criteria into public procurement, affecting suppliers seeking access to public contracts.
Key requirements include:
Use of environmental and climate-related award criteria in public tenders.
Disclosure of environmental performance or certifications where specified.
Compliance with lifecycle and sustainability requirements defined in tender documents.
Important Deadlines
Event-based: triggered by participation in public procurement procedures.
Current Status
Green procurement criteria are increasingly standard in Austrian public tenders, especially for construction, energy, and transport.
Penalties for Non-Compliance
Exclusion from procurement procedures.
Contract termination if requirements are breached.
Examples of Known Violations
Failure to provide required environmental documentation.
Misrepresentation of sustainability credentials.
Non-compliance during contract execution.
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