Research on Public Procurement for Sustainability

Topic Information

Dear Colleagues,

This Topic seeks original research articles, comprehensive reviews, and case studies that address sustainable public procurement practices and policies. Public procurement, representing significant purchasing power globally, facilitates the achievement of sustainability goals across environmental, social, and economic dimensions. Adopting sustainable procurement practices necessitates multi-disciplinary insights to critically assess and advance innovative approaches.

Contributions to this special edition may include, but are not limited to, the following topics:

• Environmental Sustainability in Public Procurement;
• Social Responsibility and Ethical Considerations in Public Purchasing;
• Economic Efficiency and Sustainability through Public Procurement;
• Policy Development and Implementation in Sustainable Procurement;
• Procurement Strategies for Renewable Energy and Resource Efficiency;
• Circular Economy and Lifecycle Assessment in Public Procurement;
• Governance, Transparency, and Accountability in Procurement Processes;
• Innovation and Technology Integration in Public Procurement;
• Sustainable Supply Chain Management;
• Measuring and Reporting Sustainability Outcomes in Public Procurement;
• Capacity Building and Skill Development for Sustainable Procurement.

Submitted papers will undergo a rigorous peer-review process that aims to ensure the rapid and wide dissemination of research findings and practical implications for policymakers, practitioners, and researchers alike.

Prof. Dr. Paul Davis
Dr. David McKevitt
Topic Editors

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Participating Journals

Journal Name	Impact Factor	CiteScore	Launched Year	First Decision (median)	APC
Logistics logistics	3.6	8.0	2017	25.6 Days	CHF 1400	Submit
Sustainability sustainability	3.3	7.7	2009	19.3 Days	CHF 2400	Submit
World world	1.9	-	2020	28.6 Days	CHF 1200	Submit

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