Best Practices

This section highlights national best practices for green defence procurement, showcasing how environmentally responsible purchasing decisions can enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and support mission success. Below case studies demonstrate how green procurement criteria can be effectively applied to the defence sector. If you have additional national best practices to share, please get in touch with us circular.economy@eda.europa.eu

(FR) France - Sustainable Uniforms for the French Navy

This case study highlights the French MoD’s approach to introducing procurement criteria targeting environmental and social impacts along the clothing production line.

(PT) Portugal – The Case of the Battle Dress Uniform for Circular Economy

2022. This article focuses on the measures being taken by the defence industry and the armed forces with regards to lowering their environmental footprint, and on how technology, the circular economy and lean principles can contribute to a better environment.