5 ideas to boost your sustainable procurement policy

5 ideas to boost your sustainable procurement policy! 🚀

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What is sustainable procurement?

‍Taking into account the environmental and social consequences of every purchase made by the company.

→ A sustainable procurement policy aims to choose suppliers that respect and ensure the sustainability, origin, manufacturing methods, and quality of the products and services they provide.

Implementing a sustainable procurement policy requires rethinking the traditional way of making purchases :

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Traditional procurement:

‍✨ Quality

⏱️ Lead time

💰 Price

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Sustainable procurement:

‍✨ Quality

⏱️ Lead time

💰 Total cost of ownership: taking into account all costs associated with the product's lifespan and usage

🌱 CSR: criteria related to the environmental, economic, and social impact of the product

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Ideas to boost your sustainable procurement policy:

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1 - Declutter: Eliminate items that are rarely or never used

2 - Prioritize buying second-hand over new, and focus on reuse

3 - Question your suppliers and subcontractors about their CSR policy

4 - Consider the repairability index when purchasing products

5 - Raise awareness and train employees and buyers on sustainable procurement

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Good to know: The 2017 Duty of Vigilance Law requires large companies (5,000+ employees) to implement a vigilance plan to identify and prevent serious risks and violations regarding human rights, health, safety, and the environment, including those involving their suppliers.

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If your company has a sustainable procurement policy, you can showcase your commitment with the ISO 20400 label: The Supplier Relations and Responsible Purchasing label