Manufacturers are increasingly judged not only on their own carbon and environmental performance, but also on the sustainability of their supply chain.

Large buyers, retailers, and government agencies often demand verified supply chain carbon credentials as part of tender requirements and ESG reporting.

Chapter 14 in our new book – Profit meets Planet – focuses on:

1. ISO 20400 – Sustainable Procurement

2. PAS/BES standards for responsible sourcing

3. Buyer expectations and tender requirements

4. Strategies for integrating supply chain carbon credentials into operations

This article focuses on ISO 20400 and sustainable procurement:

ISO 20400 is the international standard for sustainable procurement.

It provides guidance on integrating environmental, social, and ethical considerations into sustainable procurement decisions

Although its non certifiable, it provides best practice framework for procurement teams

Benefits for manufacturers…

1. Aligns procurement with corporate sustainability goals and ESG reporting

2. Reduces risk from suppliers with poor environmental performance

3. Supports scope 3 carbon reduction, which is critical for PAS 2060 and SBTi compliance

4. Improves tender competitiveness by demonstrating credible supplier
management

Implementation tips…

1. Identify critical suppliers with significant environmental or carbon
impact

2. Set sustainability criteria for selection and evaluation

3. Monitor supplier performance regularly

4. Integrate supplier sustainability into tender responses

Example…

A UK packaging manufacturer requires FSC certified paper suppliers
and ISO 14001 certified subcontractors to meet buyer sustainability expectation.

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