The master’s thesis examines public procurement and green public procurement in Slovenia and Austria. The central issue lies in the differences between the legal frameworks and the practical implementation of green public procurement, which influence the achievement of the sustainable goals of the observed countries. The purpose of the research is to compare public procurement systems, identify good practices, and propose improvements for more effective implementation of green public procurement.
The legal frameworks of green public procurement in Slovenia and Austria were examined using document and legal framework analysis as well as SWOT analysis. The comparative method served to compare the systems of both countries, while case studies explored the actual implementation of green public procurement in practice.
The findings show that Slovenia and Austria have similar legal frameworks. The key difference is that Austria incorporates environmental criteria directly into the law, whereas Slovenia regulates them through a decree. Both countries strive to increase the share of green public procurement. They face challenges such as a lack of professional knowledge among public contracting authorities and insufficient monitoring of the effects of green procurement.
The master's thesis contributes to the development of the field of green public procurement by providing concrete proposals for improving legislation, strengthening the monitoring of implementation, and enhancing the training of public contracting authorities on green procurement procedures. The results are useful for policymakers, public contracting authorities and suppliers, as they enable more effective implementation of sustainable practices and contribute to the achievement of environmental and social goals.
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