Mechanisms for the implementation of state "green" procurement in Russia

Abstract

This study examines state “green” purchases, as well as their impact on various spheres of life. The economic, environmental and social benefits of “green” public procurement have been identified, which can help improve not only the ecology of the country, but also the standard of living of its citizens. The legislation related to this type of procurement is also presented, environmental requirements for goods, works, and services that are mandatory for indication in the procurement of state organizations of the city of Moscow are given. The experience of foreign countries was cited as an example of the development of the public “green” procurement sector. The study analyzes the mechanism of implementation of state “green” procurement in Russia by the example of the application of certain environmental requirements in the implementation of the public procurement process in Moscow, provides a number of obstacles to the development of “green” public procurement in the Russian Federation. The conclusions are formulated on the basis of the analysis of the state “green” procurement in Russia.