In 2026, Legambiente calculated that Italian municipalities applied green procurement standards in only 57% of their tender cases. Low adoption undermines Italy’s climate goals, reduces demand for eco‑friendly goods and services, and may affect eligibility for EU green‑funding programmes. Legambiente (research body), Italian municipalities and capoluoghi, public procurement offices, and suppliers of sustainable products. Pressure from the EU and national authorities may lead to stricter reporting requirements, training programmes for procurement staff, and possible financial incentives to raise the share of green tenders. Legambiente’s 2026 Osservatorio Appalti Verdi report shows that just over half of Italy’s local governments are using environmentally friendly tender specifications. The figure falls short of national targets and EU guidance that encourage higher adoption of green criteria in public contracts. The slow uptake suggests both administrative barriers and limited awareness among procurement officers.
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