An integral part of a CSR policy, a successful responsible purchasing or events policy is one that is structured and carefully managed. Find out how!
Developing a responsible purchasing policy
Purchases of goods, services and intellectual services can account for up to 50% of a company’s sales. The Purchasing function therefore has an important role to play: deploying a responsible purchasing strategy, managing supplier relations on a daily basis…
To build a responsible purchasing strategy, each company can rely on common rules, by following the voluntary ISO 20400 standard.
By defining the main guidelines for responsible purchasing, ISO 20400 offers a harmonized process for implementing effective, sustainable strategies and actions. Thanks to this tool, all companies can apply CSR principles to their purchasing processes and their entire supply chain!
Want to learn more? Order the book Les achats responsables : mise en œuvre de l’ISO 20400 published by AFNOR Editions with the Observatoire des achats responsables (October 2021).
What tools can you use to measure, manage and enhance your Purchasing commitments?
If you comply with the recommendations of ISO 20400 and would like your commitment to responsible purchasing to be recognized, the Responsible Purchasing and Supplier Relations label is the right tool for you. Recognized in France and internationally and valid for 3 years, this label demonstrates your exemplary commitment to social responsibility in purchasing.
Developing a responsible events policy
Depending on its nature, an event for 5,000 people can generate up to 2.5 tonnes of waste and require up to 1,000 kWh of electrical energy! The economic, environmental and social impacts of events can be optimized.
The voluntary ISO 20121 standard provides a framework for “responsible management systems applied to the events business”.
To find out how to deploy a responsible events policy, without leaving anything out, all companies can voluntarily follow the guidelines of the ISO 20121 standard.
Ten years after its publication in 2012, the standard is being revised to better reflect the challenges of responsible events.
What tool can you use to certify your responsible events approach?
ISO 20121 is a certifiable standard. Any organization that applies it to the letter can therefore apply for ISO 20121 certification, and have its good practices and commitment recognized. This tool is open to all types of events, large or small, regular or one-off: sporting events, exhibitions, seminars, etc.
To obtain ISO 20121 certification, an auditor comes to check the extent to which you have complied with the standard’s criteria, with a commitment to continuous improvement.
