Environment, energy & sustainability / Guidance standard

ISO 20400: Sustainable procurement guidance

Guidance for integrating sustainability into procurement policy and practice.

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

What you gain

  • A more responsible supply chain

How we help you apply it

  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.

ISO 20400 questions

Is ISO 20400 certifiable?
No. It is guidance; organisations can be assessed for alignment.

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