The Comptroller-General’s Department, responsible for supervising government procurement amounting to as much as 7% of GDP, is gearing up to enforce green practices among contractors engaged in government projects.
According to Patricia Mongkhonvanit, the department’s director-general, the agency will gradually implement measures requiring entrepreneurs supplying goods or services to the government to adapt.
For example, some products may need to be recyclable, while state construction projects may need to use concrete that reduces dust dispersion more than is required by current standards.
Furthermore, she said certain procurement items may need to be cancelled. For instance, government vehicle purchases may be unnecessary, or may only require partial procurement, said Mrs Patricia.
The government may instead opt for using transport services provided…
