IMPLEMENTATION OF GREEN PUBLIC PROCUREMENT IN HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS

Abstract

Purpose: This study attempts to present the Implementation of green public procurement (GPP) along with obstacles and solutions in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) Design/methodology/approach: The method employed is a qualitative approach using interview discussions supported by documentation on the website of three HEIs. Ten stakeholders, including procurement staff, participated in the study, providing diverse perspectives. The research takes place from October 2023 until January 2024, with the research locus in the three HEIs in Indonesia. Findings: GPP is directed to support green campus programs, including sanitation and infrastructure, waste management, water saving, transportation with low emissions, renewable energy, and education and research. Leadership style, ability to innovate, and support from all academics in higher education determine the success of implementing GPP. Obstacles in implementing the GPP consist of regulatory, resource, and provider constraints that meet the requirements of the GPP. The solution that can be given to overcome these obstacles is to create strict regulations regarding the Implementation of GPP, create environmentally friendly procurement plans, make energy-saving and resource-saving movements, and look for providers that comply with GPP. Research implications: This research provides implications for the practice of green public Procurement in higher education governance. Originality/value: This ground-breaking empirical study concentrates on GPP in State Islamic Higher Education Institutions (SI-HEIs).