Offsetting carbon dioxide emissions in public tenders

Low-carbon requirements for products and services are becoming more common in public sector procurement processes. This might cause some otherwise potential service providers to be excluded from a bidding process. Emission reduction goals and mindset changes are directly reflected in procurement. This is one of the reasons we are increasingly asked about our carbon compensation services and the opportunities it brings for bidding processes. Many of Finland’s municipalities are involved in the Carbon Neutral Municipalities project (or Hinku project) which brings together operators committed to emission reductions. More than 80 municipalities are already involved in the project, and this also shows how climate issues play an increasingly important role in bidding criteria.