Under the ISO, sustainable procurement is defined as 'procurement that has the most positive environmental, social and economic impacts possible across the entire life cycle and that strives to minimize adverse impacts'.\r
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ISO 20400 also lists a range of principles to be upheld if an organisation is to embrace sustainable procurement, including accountability, transparency, ethical behaviour, respect for human rights and a focus on innovation and improvement.
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