The objective of this Standard is to provide guidance to organizations, independent of their activity or size, on integrating sustainability within procurement. The document is applicable to any organization, public or private, regardless of its size and location. It is intended to be understood by any stakeholder involved in, or impacted by, procurement decisions and processes. The implementation of this document takes into account the particular context and characteristics of each organization, scaling the application of the concepts to suit the size of the organization.
Table of contents
Header
About this publication
Preface
Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Understanding the fundamentals
4.1 Concept of sustainable procurement
4.2 Principles of sustainable procurement
4.3 Core subjects of sustainable procurement
4.4 Drivers for sustainable procurement
4.5 Key considerations for sustainable procurement
4.5.1 Managing risk (including opportunity)
4.5.2 Addressing adverse sustainability impacts through due diligence
4.5.3 Setting priorities for sustainability issues
4.5.4 Exercising influence
4.5.5 Avoiding complicity
5 Integrating sustainability into the organization’s procurement policy and strategy
5.1 Committing to sustainable procurement
5.2 Clarifying accountability
5.3 Aligning procurement with organizational objectives and goals
5.4 Understanding procurement practices and supply chains
5.5 Managing implementation
6 Organizing the procurement function towards sustainability
6.1 Governing procurement
6.1.1 Governance
6.1.2 Procedures and systems
6.2 Enabling people
6.2.1 Organizational culture
6.2.2 Performance management
6.2.3 Learning through collaboration
6.2.4 Guidance
6.3 Identifying and engaging stakeholders
6.3.1 Identifying key stakeholders
6.3.2 Engaging the supply chains
6.3.3 Engaging other stakeholders
6.4 Setting sustainable procurement priorities
6.4.1 Applying risk management
6.4.2 Using different approaches to set priorities
6.4.2.1 Considering different approaches
6.4.2.2 Using a category approach
6.4.2.3 Using a supplier approach
6.4.2.4 Using a sustainability issue approach
6.5 Measuring and improving performance
6.5.1 Defining metrics and indicators
6.5.2 Reporting
6.5.3 Benchmarking
6.6 Establishing a grievance mechanism
7 Integrating sustainability into the procurement process
7.1 Building on the existing process
7.2 Planning
7.2.1 Integrating key elements of sustainable procurement
