Session 5: Fostering strategic public procurement: Insights from the health sector
Jul 1, 2025 — 01:05 pm - 2:15 PMBreakout Room CC9
Description
CC9, English/French interpretation
With healthcare systems estimated to contribute over 4% of total greenhouse gas emissions worldwide on average1, and health being the largest spend category (30%) for public procurement, strategic procurement is emerging as a key tool to align health systems with sustainability goals. Furthermore, public procurement strategies can support innovation in the health sector, ultimately leading to improved health care for patients. However, there is still large potential to embed environmental, social, and innovation considerations into procurement practices for health technologies. This session will explore how countries and businesses are advancing strategic procurement in the health sector, sharing insights on emerging frameworks and best practices, such as the use of risk-sharing contracts, as well as opportunities to drive better healthcare for better lives.
