Product Description: IRAM-ISO 20400:2018 – Sustainable Procurement — Guidance
IRAM-ISO 20400:2018 provides guidance on integrating sustainability into procurement practices. It helps organizations incorporate sustainable development principles into their procurement policies, strategies, and processes, taking into account economic, environmental, and social impacts.
The standard covers key aspects of sustainable procurement, including:
- Sustainable Procurement Strategy: Integrating sustainability objectives into procurement policies and decision-making.
- Environmental Responsibility: Minimizing environmental impacts and considering resource efficiency and product life cycles.
- Social Responsibility: Addressing human rights, labor practices, occupational health and safety, and ethical business conduct.
- Supplier Management: Promoting responsible supplier selection and sustainable supply chain practices.
- Risk Management: Identifying and managing environmental, social, and economic risks throughout the procurement process.
- Performance Improvement: Monitoring procurement performance and continuously improving sustainability outcomes.
Scope and Applicability
This guidance is applicable to organizations of all sizes and across all sectors, including private companies, public institutions, procurement professionals, supply chain managers, sustainability specialists, and other stakeholders involved in procurement activities.
Important Note: ISO 20400 is a guidance standard rather than a certifiable management system standard. It supports organizations in developing and implementing sustainable procurement practices but does not establish requirements for formal certification.