Green Government Contracts

The TenderAlpha Green Government Contract Awards Data Feed sheds light on the ESG credentials of government suppliers worldwide by showcasing their success in green public procurement. The data feed is based on a proprietary 3-pillar methodology, inspired by EU’s Green Public Procurement Criteria and Requirements, detecting green contracts defined as sustainable purchasing and environmentally-based supplier choice.

Key Concepts

What Are Global Green Government Contracts?

• The Global Green Government Contracts dataset captures public-sector contract awards worldwide that are classified as environmentally oriented (“green”).
• It includes contracts where sustainability or environmental criteria play a role in the procurement decision.
• Each record represents a single awarded green contract, with standardized attributes such as awarding authority, supplier, contract value, award date, and country.

Spatial Scope & Resolution

• Coverage spans 50+ countries globally, across multiple regions.
• Contracts are attributed to the country of the awarding government authority, with additional sub-national detail available when published.
• The dataset includes historical coverage back to 2010.

What Qualifies as a “Green” Contract

• Green classification is determined using a structured, multi-factor methodology applied to public procurement documentation. A contract may be flagged as green based on:
• Industry or product category associated with environmental benefits (e.g., renewable energy, clean transportation, green construction).
• Environmental or sustainability keywords appearing in the contract title or description.
• Procurement regulations or policies that formally define the award as part of a green public procurement program.

The green designation is not self-reported by suppliers and is derived from government-published award documentation.

Core Data Elements

Fields include:

• Awarding authority and jurisdiction
• Supplier name (with identifier mapping where available)
• Contract description and procurement category
• Award date and contract value
• Country of award
• Green classification indicator