Universität Zürich: "The Power of Procurement"

Zürich, Switzerland

This English-language session examines the power of public procurement as a lever for decarbonization. Moderated by Prof. Olga Chiapinelli, Prof. Gernot Wagner (Columbia Business School), Prof. Gunther Glenk (Universität Mannheim) and Alex Pfeiffer (CEO - Terralytiq) will discuss how strategic procurement decisions can create markets for low-emission products. The event will highlight best practices, regulatory frameworks, and concrete implementation strategies for green procurement in universities and public institutions to stimulate demand for climate-friendly solutions.

Event info; slides [PDF].

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