Laboratório Nacional de Energia e Geologia (LNEG), formerly known as INETI, is the largest public sector research and development institution in Portugal, focused on providing services to the public sector.

The Centre for Sustainable Business Development (CENDES) is a department within LNEG whose aim is to be a landmark on Sustainable Development by promoting a more balanced society in economical, environmental and social terms. CENDES is an agent for the adoption of eco-efficiency and sustainable principles in business global management, the creation of new competences for sustainability, the stimulation of (eco) innovation, the integration of social aspects and the promotion of multi-stakeholders dialogue.

LNEG was involved in the SMART SPP project, focused on driving energy efficiency through procurement.

LNEG works on sustainable procurement in close cooperation with private and public organisations. Since 2003 it has implemented several projects and activities, turning it into a leader organisation on sustainable procurement. Main activities are:

• Guidance on criteria applied to sustainable procurement
• Training public authorities and other organisations
• Implementation of green public procurement into European projects
• Defining national policies
• Researching new methodologies
• Awareness raising through dissemination materials and workshops
  
  

• Website: www.lneg.pt
• Email: Paula Trindade