SUSTAINABLE PUBLIC PROCUREMENT: THE ROLE OF THE STATE IN PROMOTING THE 2030 AGENDA

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Sustainable public procurement emerges as one of the most effective instruments for implementing the United Nations 2030 Agenda at the state level. This article analyzes how the Brazilian State can incorporate sustainability principles into its procurement processes, promoting sustainable development through public purchasing power. Using a qualitative and exploratory approach, supported by literature review and document analysis, the paper investigates the alignment of procurement policies with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), highlighting good practices, challenges, and recommendations. It concludes that adopting social and environmental criteria in public procurement represents a crucial step in transforming public administration into an active agent of sustainability, as proposed by the 2030 Agenda.