Responsible procurement policy
Implement a responsible procurement approach.
1. Initial assessment of current practices:
- Audit of existing suppliers: Examine the environmental, social and ethical practices of current suppliers.
- Supply chain mapping: Identify all actors in the supply chain and analyze their potential impact on sustainability.
2. Definition of responsible sourcing criteria:
- Establishment of standards: Define clear criteria for selecting suppliers, integrating aspects such as environmental sustainability, working conditions, and ethics.
- Benchmarking: Compare the criteria with industry best practices to ensure their relevance.
3. Selection and evaluation of suppliers:
- Selection process: Create a rigorous process for selecting suppliers that meet the defined criteria.
- Continuous evaluation: Set up regular audits to ensure that suppliers maintain the required standards.
4. Supplier Engagement and Collaboration:
- Communication of Expectations: Inform suppliers of new responsible sourcing criteria.
- Partnerships: Work collaboratively with suppliers to help them improve their practices and achieve required standards.
5. Integration into Internal Policies:
- Updating Purchasing Policies: Integrate responsible sourcing criteria into the organization’s internal policies.
- Staff Training: Train purchasing and logistics teams on new practices and standards.
6. Implementation of Monitoring Tools:
- Performance Monitoring System: Develop a system to monitor and evaluate supplier sustainability performance.
- Dashboards: Create dashboards to track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to responsible sourcing.
7. Communication and transparency:
- Internal and external reporting: Write regular reports on progress made in responsible sourcing.
- Label or certification: Consider obtaining a certification or label to recognize the organization's efforts in responsible sourcing.
8. Continuous improvement:
- Periodic review of criteria: Adapt and improve sourcing criteria based on regulatory developments and best practices.
- Innovation in purchasing practices: Look for new methods and technologies to make sourcing even more sustainable.
9. Stakeholder involvement:
- Stakeholder engagement: Involve internal and external stakeholders in the responsible sourcing process.
- Customer feedback: Collect customer feedback on responsible sourcing initiatives to adjust practices if necessary.
10. Measuring impacts and benefits:
- Analysis of results: Evaluate the environmental, social and economic impacts of responsible sourcing practices.
- Cost optimization: Identify opportunities for cost reduction through responsible sourcing, such as reducing waste or improving energy efficiency.
This action plan helps integrate responsible practices into the organization's procurement, thus contributing to sustainability and ethics in the supply chain.