ISO 20400:2017 pdf download – Sustainable procurement – Guidance.
4 Understanding the fundamentals 4.1 Concept of sustainable procurement Sustainable procurement is procurement that has the most positive environmental, social and economic impacts possible across the entire life cycle and that strives to minimize adverse impacts. Sustainable procurement is a powerful instrument when an organization considers sustainability requirements and its own contribution to sustainable development. 4.2 Principles of sustainable procurement The main principles for sustainable procurement are the following. Accountability: An organization should be accountable for its own impacts on society, the economy and the environment. In the context of procurement, this specifically includes accountability for impacts and for those on the organization’s supply chains, with a life cycle perspective on goods or services. Transparency: An organization should be transparent in those decisions and activities that impact the environment, society and the economy. In the context of procurement, this specifically includes being transparent in its procurement decisions and activities and encouraging its suppliers to be transparent. Transparency is the basis for stakeholder dialogue and collaboration. Ethical behaviour: An organization should behave ethically and promote ethical behaviour throughout its supply chains. Full and fair opportunity: An organization should avoid bias and prejudice in all procurement decision-making. All suppliers, including local suppliers and small and medium-sized organizations (SMOs) should have a full and fair opportunity to compete.
4.3 Core subjects of sustainable procurement The seven core subjects of sustainable procurement are the following: -organizational governance: decision-making processes and structures; – human rights: due diligence, human rights risk situations, avoidance of complicity, resolving grievances, discrimination and vulnerable groups, civil and political rights, economic, social and cultural rights, fundamental principles and rights at work; 一labour practices: employment and employment relationships, conditions of work and social protection, social dialogue, health and safety at work, human development and training in the workplace; – the environment: prevention of pollution, sustainable resource use, climate change mitigation and adaptation, protection of the environment, biodiversity and restoration of natural habitats; – fair operating practices: anti-corruption, responsible political involvement, fair competition, promoting sustainability in the value chain, respect for property rights; . -consumer issues: fair marketing, factual and unbiased information, fair contractual practices, protecting consumers’ health and safety, sustainable consumption, consumer service and support, and complaint and dispute resolution, consumer data protection and privacy, access to essential services, education and awareness; community involvement and development: community involvement, education and culture, employment creation and skills development, technology development and access, wealth and income creation, health, social investment.