SOVZ - Responsible Public Procurement Platform ****************************************************************************************** * ****************************************************************************************** The SOVZ Platform [ URL "https://www.sovz.cz/odpovedne-verejne-zadavani-v-cr/"] is an init at promoting responsible purchasing in the public sector. It helps contracting authorities tenders so that, in addition to price and basic quality, they also take broader impacts in for example environmental sustainability, ethical and decent working conditions in supply positive contribution to society and the local economy. Charles University began applying responsible public procurement systematically at the tur In June 2020, it adopted the Responsible Public Procurement Strategy and the subsequent Re No. 30/2020. Within RPP, Charles University focuses on: • The structure of the supply chain and conditions within it, with an emphasis on ensuring conditions. • Implementing socially responsible public procurement, with a focus on supporting interns for Charles University students with its suppliers and exploring research opportunities. • Prioritising environmentally friendly solutions. • Supporting the implementation and further development of responsible public procurement university education in the Czech Republic.