INTEGRATE SUSTAINABILITY WITHIN PROCUREMENT
INTEGRATE SUSTAINABILITY WITHIN PROCUREMENT
As the first International Standard on Sustainable procurement, ISO 20400 contains guidance on overview of sustainable procurement, describes the Sustainable Procurement principles, examines why organization should undertake this, guidance on how to integrate this at strategic level, it also states the management techniques needed for implementing. Every organisation has environmental, social and economic impacts. Procurement is a powerful instrument for organizations wishing to behave in a responsible way and contribute to sustainable development and to the achievement UNSDGs. By integrating sustainability in procurement policies and practices, including supply chains, organizations can manage risks (including opportunities) for sustainable environmental, social and economic development.
An organisation and its procurement function should be taking into consideration ISO 26000, with all seven core subjects and 37 sustainability issues, and their interdependence, when developing its sustainable procurement policy.
The seven core subjects are as follows:
1. Organizational governance
2. Human rights
3. Labour practices
4. Environment
5. Fair operating practices
6. Consumer Issues
7. Community Involvement and development
ISO 20400 provides an internationally recognized and standardized way to measure your organization’s sustainable procurement.
ISO 20400 provides you with:
• A way to integrate Sustainability within the procurement process, at the strategic level, policies & practices and processes of your organization.
• Manage Reputational Risk
• Promote Innovation
• Sustainability benefits, including savings over the life cycle
• Contribution to local Economy
• Encourage Small & Medium enterprise suppliers
• Improved Human Right situation at supply chain
• Reducing resource wastages & Emission
Increased importance of Sustainable Procurement demands demonstrated performance by organizations against global frameworks like ISO 20400. The guideline is designed to be international, flexible and applicable to any organization, anywhere. Consequently, the overall recommendations need to be translated as per your organization’s specific context and activities.
TÜV SÜD has wide ranging experience in the assessment of organizations against sustainability frameworks. Our experts work closely with you to see how ISO 20400 applies to your organization. Based on the suggested action points for your company, you can build a Sustainable Procurement Process to fulfil stakeholders' expectations.
TÜV SÜD provides verification services against the ISO 20400 Sustainable Procurement Guidance. When we work with you, you can expect:
For more information about ISO 20400, or to find out more about our services, contact us today.
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