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November 17, 2025

CFIT Pact Moves Forward on Sustainable ICT at 2025 Copenhagen Meeting

Copenhagen, 2025 – The Circular & Fair ICT (CFIT) Pact convened participants and partners in Copenhagen for its 2025 meeting, hosted by UNOPS. The gathering underscored how public procurement can shape ICT markets by setting shared expectations and standards.

The CFIT Pact, an action under UNEP's One Planet network’s Sustainable Public Procurement (SPP) Programme, shows that government spending decisions carry influence beyond individual contracts. By aligning procurement approaches across countries, CFIT creates consistent signals that help direct investment, innovation, and competition in ICT.

A moment of commitment
A key moment was the formal handover of Ireland’s signed CFIT Pact by the Office of Government Procurement (OGP). This reinforced Ireland’s commitment to putting sustainable ICT procurement into practice. Anne-Claire Howard, Director of Procurement at UNOPS, opened the meeting with a clear call to action: “Let’s focus on tangible, workable solutions that we can all stand behind and implement. This meeting is our moment to harness the power of this partnership, to forge a common path, and to drive a new standard for the entire sector.”

Advancing and broadening action
Participants advanced work on CFIT’s framework, which covers circularity and critical raw materials, due diligence and transparency, carbon and climate, and chemicals of concern. CFIT resources, including mini-guides and manuals, provide practical tools that help public procurers apply consistent approaches. The meeting also broadened CFIT’s scope. Beyond workplace ICT, the Pact will now address the environmental footprint of data centers and cloud storage.

Responding to new requirements
The meeting addressed changes in the global landscape, including new sustainability and due diligence regulations that affect procurement. CFIT supports members by offering harmonized approaches and shared expertise to meet these requirements more effectively. Participants also heard from Daniel Reid, Head of the Secretariat of the Circular Electronics Partnership (CEP), who shared perspectives on circularity, sourcing, and design challenges across the electronics sector.

Why participation matters
CFIT shows how coordinated procurement can strengthen sustainability in the ICT sector. By joining, participants gain access to shared resources and a network that supports implementation and creates wider market impact.

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