Creating lead markets for the construction sector through effective public procurement

Buy Better to Build Better (BBBB), a coalition of which ACR+ is a member, welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback and targeted evidence on the importance of effectively designing the upcoming Industrial Decarbonisation Accelerator Act (IDAA).

How can the IDAA help energy-intensive industries decarbonise while remaining competitive? Energy-intensive industries require targeted support to decarbonise rapidly while maintaining their competitiveness. As a major consumer of basic materials such as concrete and steel, the public sector has significant leverage to drive this transition. To unlock this potential, the IDAA should outline a clear vision for using public procurement as a strategic tool for industrial decarbonisation.

BBBB recommendations build on existing best practices and align with current legislation to support a coherent and effective European public procurement framework:

• Develop non-price criteria for publicly procured materials
• Reinforce governance through national targets or quotas
• Promote a flexible awarding system that rewards innovation
• Adopt technology-neutral labels for materials like concrete and steel
• Support lead market creation through complementary measures

Read the full recommendations here.