CFIT Framework

The Irish Government succesfully launched a first of its kind framework agreement for the procurement of remanufactured laptops. Read more in this case study about how the agreement addresses potential concerns around consistent quality, volumes of supply, future proofness as well as the difference between 'remanufactured' and 'refurbished' products.

This case study examines two projects initiated by Flemish
organizations exploring the feasibility and benefits of introducing
the Fairphone, a modular and reparable smartphone.

Read more on how an analysis of Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), carbon footprint, and a practical test on user satisfaction, functionality, and repair needs, help to build support for adopting sustainable alternatives within their organizations.

This inspiring case introduces examples on how to nudge employees to use products better and longer. Eg.: replacement policies taking away incentives resulting in early replacement, or the the possibility for employees to select a more advanced phone taking away incentives to buy a second personal device.

Circular procurement starts with only buying what you really need. This example illustrates how the Swiss government avoids the supply of unnecessary accessories in their 2021 tender for the procurement of monitors.

In this example you can read how the Central Dutch Government is driving CO2-emission reduction accross scope 1-3 emissions, through their tender and related contract management for workplace equipment in 2021.

The Flanders Agency for Facilities Operations, explains how they incorporate social and ethical responsibility in a 2022 tender. The approach of the Agency includes collaboration with Electronics Watch, supporting the procuring organization particularly during the contract management.

This example of the Swiss government demonstrates how they were able to reward higher content of recycled plastics in the computer monitors they purchased. The reference to certification, made it very straightforward to assesss compliance with these criteria.

This example of the Municipality of Amsterdam demonstrates how they recently started encouraging employees to clean-up data in order to reduce the climate footprint of ICT use.

The county Viken in Norway have incorporated various elements in their 2021 tender to enhance reparability  of smartphones in view of life time extension.

When we aim for circularity in ICT, CFIT participants are of the opinion that using products longer is key. This also means that we need to take responsibility of what happens with our products after we dispose of them. This example of the Norwegian DFO is a great example of how they are addressing this through a framework contract that was concluded in 2023.