1. the actual procurement
ISO Sustainable Procurement – Overview Diagram (figure 1 in Introduction, slightly adjusted)
1. SCOPE
2. NORMATIVE REFERENCES
3. TERMS AND REFERENCES
Description
Mainly
intended for
4. UNDERSTANDING THE FUNDAMENTALS
Concept, principles, drivers, core subjects and key considerations of sustainable procurement
4.1 Concept of SP
4.2 Principles of SP
4.3 Core subjects of SP
4.4 Drivers for SP
4.5 Key considerations for SP
Describes the principles of sustainable procurement (SP). Examines why organizations should undertake SP: the drivers. Sums up the core subjects of SP. Explains the key considerations: risk management, due diligence, setting priorities, exercising influence and avoiding complicity.
All
5. POLICY & STRATEGY
Integrating sustainability into the organization’s procurement policy and strategy
5.1 Committing to SP
5.2 Clarifying accountability
5.2 Aligning procurement with organizational objectives and goals
5.3 Understanding supply chains
5.4 Managing implementation
Describes the main considerations when developing an sustainable procurement policy and aligning it to the organization objectives and sustainability policy.
To ensure that the intention, direction and priorities are understood by all parties involved in SP.
A key delivery is the SP policy and/or strategy.
Top
management
6. PROCUREMENT FUNCTION
Organizing the procurement function towards sustainability
6.1 Governing procurement
6.2 Enabling people
6.3 Identifying and engaging stakeholders
6.5 Setting SP priorities
6.6 Measuring and improving performance
6.7 Establishing a grievance mechanism
Describes the organizational conditions and management techniques needed in order to successfully implement and continually improve SP.
Procurement management
7. PROCUREMENT PROCESS
Integrating sustainability into the procurement process
7.1 Building on the existing process
7.2 Planning
7.3 Integrating sustainability requirements into the specifications
7.4 Selecting suppliers
7.5 Managing the contract
7.6 Reviewing and learning from the contract
Describes how sustainability considerations should be integrated into the different steps of professional procurement.
A key delivery is a sourcing strategy that includes sustainability.
Individuals
responsible for
the actual procurement
ANNEXES: A. Table SP issues, B. ISO Overview,
C. Example of sustainability issue approach