Responsible Sourcing Policy
BES 6001·clause 4.2.1·p.15
The requirement
BES 6001 Framework Standard for Responsible Sourcing clause 4.2.1 — words not shown. Read it at the source. The publisher reserves the right to its wording and sells access to it. The clause is held and cited here, and its words are read at the source.
The clause is held and verified. Only its words are withheld.
What the product must meet
- Exemptions
- An independent responsible sourcing policy is not necessary if principles are covered in existing policies.
How it is proven
- Who checks it
- Independent body verifies — a certifier, auditor or verifier with no stake
How Klar Cite classifies it
Klar Cite’s reading of the clause, not the scheme’s own claim.
- What it asks
- Have in place — a plan, procedure or system the applicant must operate
- Standing
- Required — must be met for the credential
- Impact area
- Social Health & Equity — the CMF area the clause addresses
- Also bears on
- Ecosystem Health — other CMF areas the clause addresses
Cite this clause
BES 6001 · BES 6001 Framework Standard for Responsible Sourcing · version Issue 4.0 · clause 4.2.1 · page 15 · build 2026-10-05-0439 · https://klarcite.com/r/9cbfe7a387db31bb
Record details
Page 15, 4.2 Organisational Management Requirements. Read in build 2026-10-05-0439, harvested 2026-10-05.
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