ISO 20400:2017 — Sustainable Procurement
ISO 20400 provides guidance for organizations on integrating sustainability into procurement processes. It addresses the principles of sustainable procurement, integrating sustainability into procurement policy and strategy, organizing the procurement function for sustainability, and embedding sustainability into the procurement process. Applicable to any organization regardless of its activity or size.
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Framework Domains (4)
Clause 4: Understanding the Fundamentals of Sustainable Procurement
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ISO-20400-4.1 | Concept of sustainable procurement |
| ISO-20400-4.2 | Principles of sustainable procurement |
| ISO-20400-4.3 | Core subjects of sustainable procurement |
| ISO-20400-4.4 | Drivers for sustainable procurement |
| ISO-20400-4.5 | Key considerations for sustainable procurement |
Clause 5: Setting the Strategic Direction for Sustainable Procurement
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ISO-20400-5.1 | Commitment from leadership |
| ISO-20400-5.2 | Aligning procurement with organizational objectives |
| ISO-20400-5.3 | Measuring and improving sustainable procurement performance |
| ISO-20400-5.4 | Stakeholder engagement in procurement strategy |
Clause 6: Organizing the Procurement Function for Sustainability
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ISO-20400-6.1 | Governance and management systems |
| ISO-20400-6.2 | Building capacity and competence |
| ISO-20400-6.3 | Engaging suppliers on sustainability |
| ISO-20400-6.4 | Cross-functional collaboration |
| ISO-20400-6.5 | Monitoring and continuous improvement |
Clause 7: Integrating Sustainability into the Procurement Process
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ISO-20400-7.1 | Planning |
| ISO-20400-7.2 | Integrating sustainability into specifications |
| ISO-20400-7.3 | Supplier selection |
| ISO-20400-7.4 | Contract management and review |
| ISO-20400-7.5 | Reviewing and learning |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is ISO 20400:2017 — Sustainable Procurement?
ISO 20400:2017 — Sustainable Procurement is a compliance framework from International with 4 domains and 19 controls. ISO 20400 provides guidance for organizations on integrating sustainability into procurement processes. It addresses the principles of sustainable procurement, integrating sustainability into procurement policy and strategy, organizing the procurement function for sustainability, and embedding sustainability into the procurement process. Applicable to any organization regardless of its activity or size. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does ISO 20400:2017 — Sustainable Procurement have?
ISO 20400:2017 — Sustainable Procurement has 19 controls organised across 4 domains. The largest domains are Clause 4: Understanding the Fundamentals of Sustainable Procurement (5 controls), Clause 6: Organizing the Procurement Function for Sustainability (5 controls), Clause 7: Integrating Sustainability into the Procurement Process (5 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does ISO 20400:2017 — Sustainable Procurement map to?
ISO 20400:2017 — Sustainable Procurement maps to 514 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are Singapore Government Instruction Manual on ICT&SS Management (IM8) (37% coverage), NIST SP 800-171A Rev 3 — Assessing CUI Security Requirements (37% coverage), TNFD Recommendations (37% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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