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Die Kompetenzstelle für nachhaltige Beschaffung (KNB) is the central portal for public clients who want to make their procurement process more sustainable. It offers comprehensive information, tools and training to integrate ecological and social aspects into public procurement.

The KNB supports public institutions in understanding and applying laws, regulations and guidelines. It provides examples from the federal government, states and municipalities to demonstrate best practices and facilitate implementation.

Core services:

Information and resources: The KNB provides access to an extensive database with environmental criteria, guidelines for various product groups and action aids. These resources help procurers make informed decisions and identify sustainable products and services.
Training and further education: The KNB offers training courses and seminars to train procurers in the areas of sustainable procurement, procurement law and ecological/social aspects. The joint federal-state training initiative (FoBi) is an important part of this offer.
Topic-related expertise: The KNB covers a broad range of topics, including sustainability in general, ecology, social aspects and the integration of sustainability into procurement law. It provides specific information on topics such as recycled paper, low-emission furniture, energy-efficient IT products and fair procurement.
Practical examples: The KNB presents successful examples of sustainable procurement from various public institutions. These examples serve as inspiration and show how sustainability can be implemented in practice.

Mission and Values:

The KNB has set itself the goal of promoting and anchoring sustainable procurement in public administration. It relies on transparency, competence and cooperation to support public clients in implementing their sustainability goals.

Sustainability goals and initiatives:

The KNB supports the implementation of various sustainability goals, including:

Resource conservation: Promoting the use of recycled materials, reducing energy and water consumption.
Environmental protection: Avoiding pollutants, reducing emissions, protecting biological diversity.
Social responsibility: Compliance with labor standards, promotion of fair procurement, consideration of social criteria in award procedures.

The KNB works closely with the Umweltbundesamt and other relevant institutions to promote sustainable procurement in Germany. It is an important partner for public clients who want to make their contribution to sustainable development.

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