What is the Green Clause?
The Green Clause is an initiative led by FIF aimed at systematically integrating environmental criteria into railway public procurement. It encourages contracting authorities to value low-carbon solutions and the circular economy in their tenders.
Objectives
Reduce carbon footprint
Reduce greenhouse gas emissions from railway projects starting at the tender phase.
Circular economy
Promote reuse, recycling and material recovery within the industry.
Low-carbon solutions
Value innovations and technologies with low environmental impact.
Green innovation
Stimulate R&D and adoption of more environmentally friendly processes.
How does it work?
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Environmental assessment of the project
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Integration of green criteria into the specifications
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Monitoring and measuring environmental impact
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Reporting and continuous improvement