ISO 20400 Certification in Dubai-UAE

ISO 20400 Sustainable Procurement Guidelines

Developed to assist companies include sustainability into their procurement processes, the worldwide standard ISO 20400 Guidelines for Sustainable Procurement was produced by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). First made available in April 2017, it applies to every company -big or small, in every sector, across all geographic area.

ISO 20400's main objective

ISO 20400 aims to:

• Help organizations choose in ways that help the environment and society as well as their own companies.
• Make sure acquisitions follow sustainability principles including ethical behavior, respect for human rights, and environmental preservation.
• Improve risk management and long-term cost efficiency via sustainable supply networks.

Structure of ISO 20400

The criteria is divided into three main parts:

1. Understanding sustainable procurement's basics

• Buying theories and definitions of sustainability.
• The three pillars: social, environmental, and economic.

2. Adding sustainability into the procurement policy and strategy of the company

• Aligning acquisition with the goals and values of the firm.
• Leadership, management, and stakeholder engagement

3. Methods and facilitators

• Managing the supply chain, valuing, and enhancing skills.
• Integrate sustainability into every phase of the procurement process, including planning, supplier selection, contract administration.

Encouraged Core Principles

• Accountability, transparency, and ethical behavior respect for human rights
• Responsibility for the surroundings
• Value for money over the whole lifecycle costs rather than just the purchase price

Who is the intended audience for ISO 20400?

• Procurement experts and managers
• CSR and sustainability teams
• Contractors and sellers
• Public and commercial sector companies aiming to improve their buying processes

ISO 20400 Certification Benefits

• Reduced hazards to society and the environment.
• More confidence among stakeholders and a superior brand image.
• Improved supplier relations and more creativity.
• Increased long-term value from life cycle cost optimization
• Following international and legal standards of sustainability (e.g., the UN SDGs).