2023 was a pivotal year for the sustainable procurement agenda. As we emerged from Covid
and into terrible wars in Ukraine and Gaza, the fragility of our supply chains and the volatility
of prices were cruelly exposed. Furthermore, much of the world has now accepted that
climate change must be addressed urgently if the human race wishes to continue into future
generations.
Der Zweck dieses Hinweises besteht darin, Käufern dabei zu helfen, fundierte Entscheidungen über Zertifizierungsdienste im Zusammenhang mit ISO 20400 zu treffen. Unsere Kernbotschaft lautet: ISO 20400 dient als Orientierung. Eine Konformitätsbescheinigung kann nicht verlangt werden, daher sollten Sie Ihre Lieferanten nicht um eine solche Bescheinigung bitten.
El propósito de esta nota es ayudar a los profesionales de compras a tomar decisiones informadas sobre los servicios de certificación relacionados con la norma ISO 20400. Nuestro mensaje es: la ISO 20400 es una guía. No puede ser objeto de un certificado de conformidad, así que por favor no solicite uno a sus proveedores.
इस नोट का उद्देश्य खरीदारोों को ISO 20400 से
सोंबोंधित प्रमाणन सेवाओों के बारे मेंसूधित धनणणय लेनेमें
मदद करना है। हमारा मुख्य सोंदेश है; ISO 20400
मार्णदशणन के धलए है। यह अनुरूपता प्रमाणपत्र के
अिीन नही ों हो सकता है, इसधलए कृ पया अपने
आपूधतणकताणओों सेइसके धलए न पूछें
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The purpose of this note is to help buyers to make informed decisions about certification services
related to ISO 20400. Our key message is; ISO 20400 is for guidance. It cannot be subject to a
certificate of conformity, so please do not ask your suppliers for one.
Helen Carter is a committee member working on a new ISO standard to help the world take an important step toward combatting modern slavery, forced labour, and human trafficking on a global scale. While challenges exist, the potential benefits for business, including enhanced credibility, improved transparency, and positive brand image, make the transition imperative for businesses committed to ethical practices. More importantly, the benefits for people trapped in human trafficking and forced labour conditions is priceless.
The upcoming disclosure standards from the International Sustainability Standards Board, coupled with regulations such as the SEC’s Climate-Related Disclosure regulation, will necessitate that companies report their scope 3 emissions. This requirement is a significant step towards enhancing transparency and accountability for the environmental impacts within their supply chains.
In today’s world, more and more people are becoming conscious of their environmental impact and seeking ways to live a greener lifestyle.
Shaun McCarthy reflects on sustainable procurement in the USA, following a visit to the Sustainable Procurement Leadership Council, in his letter from America
