ISO 20400:2017 - Sustainable Procurement
The ISO guidance on integrating sustainability into procurement, applying ISO 26000's core subjects to the procurement policy and strategy, the organization of the procurement function and every step of the procurement process. Built from the complete first edition, one leaf per titled guidance clause.
ISO 20400:2017 - Sustainable Procurement is a compliance framework from International (ISO/PC 277); adopted as AS ISO 20400:2018, BS ISO 20400:2017 and others with 4 domains and 53 controls that map to 208 other frameworks. The largest domains are Clause 7: Integrating sustainability into the procurement process – ISO 20400:2017 - Sustainable Procurement (24 controls), Clause 6: Organizing the procurement function towards sustainability – ISO 20400:2017 - Sustainable Procurement (15 controls), Clause 4: Understanding the fundamentals – ISO 20400:2017 - Sustainable Procurement (9 controls). Every control below carries what it requires and what an assessor expects to see.
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Framework Domains (4)
Clause 4: Understanding the fundamentals – ISO 20400:2017 - Sustainable Procurement
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| iso-20400-2017-sustainable-procurement::4.1 | 4.1 Concept of sustainable procurement |
| iso-20400-2017-sustainable-procurement::4.2 | 4.2 Principles of sustainable procurement |
| iso-20400-2017-sustainable-procurement::4.3 | 4.3 Core subjects of sustainable procurement |
| iso-20400-2017-sustainable-procurement::4.4 | 4.4 Drivers for sustainable procurement |
| iso-20400-2017-sustainable-procurement::4.5.1 | 4.5.1 Managing risk including opportunity |
| iso-20400-2017-sustainable-procurement::4.5.2 | 4.5.2 Addressing adverse impacts through due diligence |
| iso-20400-2017-sustainable-procurement::4.5.3 | 4.5.3 Setting priorities for sustainability issues |
| iso-20400-2017-sustainable-procurement::4.5.4 | 4.5.4 Exercising influence |
| iso-20400-2017-sustainable-procurement::4.5.5 | 4.5.5 Avoiding complicity |
Clause 5: Integrating sustainability into the organization's procurement policy and strategy – ISO 20400:2017 - Sustainable Procurement
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| iso-20400-2017-sustainable-procurement::5.1 | 5.1 Committing to sustainable procurement |
| iso-20400-2017-sustainable-procurement::5.2 | 5.2 Clarifying accountability |
| iso-20400-2017-sustainable-procurement::5.3 | 5.3 Aligning procurement with organizational objectives and goals |
| iso-20400-2017-sustainable-procurement::5.4 | 5.4 Understanding procurement practices and supply chains |
| iso-20400-2017-sustainable-procurement::5.5 | 5.5 Managing implementation |
Clause 6: Organizing the procurement function towards sustainability – ISO 20400:2017 - Sustainable Procurement
Clause 7: Integrating sustainability into the procurement process – ISO 20400:2017 - Sustainable Procurement
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| iso-20400-2017-sustainable-procurement::7.1 | 7.1 Building on the existing process |
| iso-20400-2017-sustainable-procurement::7.2.1 | 7.2.1 Integrating key elements of sustainable procurement |
| iso-20400-2017-sustainable-procurement::7.2.2 | 7.2.2 Assessing sustainability risks including opportunities |
| iso-20400-2017-sustainable-procurement::7.2.3 | 7.2.3 Analysing the costs |
| iso-20400-2017-sustainable-procurement::7.2.4 | 7.2.4 Analysing organizational needs |
| iso-20400-2017-sustainable-procurement::7.2.5 | 7.2.5 Analysing the market |
| iso-20400-2017-sustainable-procurement::7.2.6 | 7.2.6 Completing the sourcing strategy |
| iso-20400-2017-sustainable-procurement::7.3.1 | 7.3.1 Defining sustainable procurement criteria |
| iso-20400-2017-sustainable-procurement::7.3.2 | 7.3.2 Choosing the types of requirements |
| iso-20400-2017-sustainable-procurement::7.3.3 | 7.3.3 Applying minimum and optional requirements |
| iso-20400-2017-sustainable-procurement::7.3.4 | 7.3.4 Finding information to establish the requirements |
| iso-20400-2017-sustainable-procurement::7.3.5 | 7.3.5 Evaluating that sustainability requirements are met |
| iso-20400-2017-sustainable-procurement::7.4.1 | 7.4.1 Assessing the capacity of suppliers |
| iso-20400-2017-sustainable-procurement::7.4.2 | 7.4.2 Prequalifying suppliers |
| iso-20400-2017-sustainable-procurement::7.4.3 | 7.4.3 Managing tenders |
| iso-20400-2017-sustainable-procurement::7.4.4 | 7.4.4 Awarding the contract |
| iso-20400-2017-sustainable-procurement::7.5.1 | 7.5.1 Managing the supplier relationship |
| iso-20400-2017-sustainable-procurement::7.5.2 | 7.5.2 Implementing the contract |
| iso-20400-2017-sustainable-procurement::7.5.3 | 7.5.3 Using a contract management plan |
| iso-20400-2017-sustainable-procurement::7.5.4 | 7.5.4 Managing performance and relationships |
| iso-20400-2017-sustainable-procurement::7.5.5 | 7.5.5 Encouraging supplier-customer joint initiatives |
| iso-20400-2017-sustainable-procurement::7.5.6 | 7.5.6 Managing supplier failure |
| iso-20400-2017-sustainable-procurement::7.5.7 | 7.5.7 Managing disposal and end of life |
| iso-20400-2017-sustainable-procurement::7.6 | 7.6 Reviewing and learning from the contract |
Your Compliance Coverage
If you comply with ISO 20400:2017 - Sustainable Procurement, you already cover:
German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG)
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8%
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ISO 20400:2017 - Sustainable Procurement is a compliance framework from International (ISO/PC 277); adopted as AS ISO 20400:2018, BS ISO 20400:2017 and others with 4 domains and 53 controls. The ISO guidance on integrating sustainability into procurement, applying ISO 26000's core subjects to the procurement policy and strategy, the organization of the procurement function and every step of the procurement process. Built from the complete first edition, one leaf per titled guidance clause. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
What does ISO 20400:2017 - Sustainable Procurement actually require?
ISO 20400:2017 - Sustainable Procurement has 53 controls organised across 4 domains. The largest domains are Clause 7: Integrating sustainability into the procurement process – ISO 20400:2017 - Sustainable Procurement (24 controls), Clause 6: Organizing the procurement function towards sustainability – ISO 20400:2017 - Sustainable Procurement (15 controls), Clause 4: Understanding the fundamentals – ISO 20400:2017 - Sustainable Procurement (9 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
If I already comply with another framework, how much of ISO 20400:2017 - Sustainable Procurement do I already cover?
ISO 20400:2017 - Sustainable Procurement maps to 208 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG) (8% coverage), SASB Standards (8% coverage), PIC/S Guide to Good Manufacturing Practice for Medicinal Products (8% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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