# ISO 20400: Sustainable procurement guidance

> Guidance for integrating sustainability into procurement policy and practice.

URL: https://securei3.com/standards/iso-20400/
Category: Environment, energy & sustainability: Guidance standard
Provider: Secure iQube (independent consultancy; ISO certificates are issued by accredited certification bodies; SOC and ISAE reports by licensed CPA and audit firms, which Secure iQube can arrange through partner firms)


ISO 20400 helps organisations integrate environmental, social and economic considerations into procurement, policy, strategy, organisation and the procurement process. It supports value-chain ESG disclosures, including BRSR.

## Who it is for

- Procurement and sustainability teams

## Benefits

- A more responsible supply chain

## How Secure iQube helps

1. **Maturity review**: Assess current practice against the guidance and agree what good looks like for your organisation.
2. **Framework design**: Translate the principles into a practical framework, roles and tools that fit your existing management systems.
3. **Embedding**: Workshops and coaching so teams apply the framework in day-to-day decisions.
4. **Review and reporting**: Periodic reviews and reporting that show progress to leadership and stakeholders.

## Frequently asked questions

### Is ISO 20400 certifiable?

No. It is guidance; organisations can be assessed for alignment.

Related: https://securei3.com/standards/iso-26000/, https://securei3.com/standards/india-brsr/

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