Purchasing Policy

The publisher’s words

How it is proven

Evidence required

1. A copy of the purchasing policy, with reference to social and environmental aspects including “performance improvement requirement” clause and/or a “business termination” clause and evidence that senior management has formally approved the policy.

Who checks it

Independent body verifies — a certifier, auditor or verifier with no stake

How to read this clause

Klar Cite’s reading of the clause, not the scheme’s own claim.

Type of requirement

Provide information — e.g. declare ingredients or publish an environmental product declaration

Required?

Yes, from Gold up — below Gold it earns points

Topic

Social Health & Equity — the topic the clause addresses, grouped by the Common Materials Framework (CMF)

Also relevant to

Ecosystem Health — other topics the clause addresses

Level

Gold — the level of the credential this clause belongs to

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