ISO 20400:2017 pdf download.Sustainable procurement - Guidance
1 Scope
This document provides guidance to organizations, independent of their activity or size, on integrating sustainability within procurement, as described in ISO 26000. It is intended for stakeholders involved in, or impacted by, procurement decisions and processes.
2 Normative references
There are no normative references in this document.
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
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3.1 circular economy
economy that is restorative and regenerative by design, and which aims to keep products, components and materials at their highest utility and value at all times, distinguishing between technical and biological cycles [SOURCE: Adapted from Ellen MacArthur Foundation[24]]
3.2 decent work
work performed in conditions of freedom, equity, security and human dignity[SOURCE: Adapted from ISO 26000:2010, 6.4.1.1, Box 8]
3.3 due diligence
process through which organizations (3.16) proactively identify, assess, prevent, mitigate and account for how they address their actual and potential adverse impacts as an integral part of decision-making and risk management (3.22)
3.4 environmental label
claim which indicates the environmental aspects of goods (3.2) or services (3.23)
Note 1 to entry: An environmental label or declaration may take the form of a statement, symbol or graphic on a product or package label, in product literature, in technical bulletins, in advertising or in publicity, amongst other things.[SOURCE: ISO 14020:2000, 2.1, modified- The alternative term "environmental declaration" has been deleted, and the words "product or service" have been replaced by "goods or services" in the definition]
3.5 ethical behaviour
behaviour that is in accordance with accepted principles of right or good conduct in the context of a particular situation and is consistent with international norms of behaviour (3.9) [SOURCE: ISO 26000:2010, 2.7]
3.6 fair operating practices
operating practices that concern ethical conduct in an organization (3.16) and with other organizations,such as suppliers (3.30), with which it has relationships
Note 1 to entry: In a sustainable procurement (3.38) context, fair operating practices can potentially extend to include the relationships between organizations, their suppliers and organizations and others that interact with the suppliers. These include interactions with government agencies, partners, suppliers, sub-contractors, and communities, with the aim of promoting a healthy relationship between the companies that buy goods (3.2) or services (3.23) and those providing them.[SOURCE: Adapted from ISO 26000:2010, 6.6]
3.7 goods
items or materials that, upon the placement of a purchase order, are being manufactured, processed,handled or transported within the supply chain (3.32) for usage or consumption by the organization (3.16)[SOURCE: IsSO 28001:2007, 3.11, modified一The word "purchaser" has been replaced by "organization"].ISO 20400 pdf download.