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Sustainable Supply Chain Certification

Ensure responsible sourcing, ethical procurement, and environmentally conscious logistics.

Who Can Apply Criteria Process Benefits Levels FAQ

Who Can Apply

Sustainable Supply Chain Certification is designed for organizations that want to ensure responsible sourcing, ethical procurement, and environmentally conscious logistics across their supplier network.

Any organization seeking to improve transparency, reduce risk, and build resilient supply chains can apply.

Certification Criteria

Environmental Responsibility

  • Sustainable sourcing policies
  • Supplier environmental compliance
  • Carbon footprint monitoring across logistics
  • Packaging and material sustainability
  • Transport efficiency initiatives

Social & Ethical Standards

  • Labour compliance across suppliers
  • Workplace safety in supply chain operations
  • Ethical sourcing and anti-child labour practices
  • Fair wage and diversity policies
  • Supplier code of conduct implementation

Governance & Risk Controls

  • Supplier due diligence processes
  • ESG risk screening mechanisms
  • Transparency in procurement practices
  • Anti-corruption and ethical procurement policies
  • Supply chain traceability systems
Organizations receive a structured score reflecting supply chain sustainability maturity.

Certification Process

1

Application

Organization submits procurement structure, supplier network overview, and sourcing policies.

2

Documentation Review

Evaluation of supplier policies, ESG guidelines, procurement contracts, and logistics data.

3

Supply Chain Assessment

Experts conduct supplier governance evaluation, procurement policy review, logistics sustainability analysis, and supplier sampling.

4

Risk & Gap Analysis

The organization receives a supply chain sustainability scorecard with improvement recommendations.

5

Certification Committee Review

Independent panel validates the findings.

6

Certification Issuance

Approved organizations receive Sustainable Supply Chain Certificate, Digital Badge, and Listing in public registry.

7

Periodic Monitoring

Annual review ensures continued compliance and supplier governance.

Certification Benefits

Environmental Benefits

  • Encourages eco-friendly sourcing
  • Reduces logistics-related emissions
  • Promotes sustainable material usage

Business Benefits

  • Reduces supplier-related operational risks
  • Improves supply chain resilience
  • Enhances vendor credibility in global markets
  • Strengthens eligibility for international contracts

Brand Benefits

  • Demonstrates ethical sourcing commitment
  • Builds trust with customers and investors
  • Supports sustainability reporting

Compliance Benefits

  • Alignment with ESG supply chain requirements
  • Preparedness for international due diligence norms
  • Reduced reputational and legal risks

Certification Levels

Responsible Supply Chain

Basic supplier policies and compliance checks in place.

Foundational governance and monitoring

Managed Supply Chain

Structured ESG criteria applied to supplier selection and monitoring.

Supplier audits, traceability, sustainability reporting

Sustainable Supply Chain

Strong ESG integration across procurement, sourcing, and logistics.

Responsible sourcing, carbon tracking, supplier engagement

Supply Chain Leader

Industry-leading transparency, ethical sourcing systems, and sustainable logistics innovation.

End-to-end traceability and strategic ESG integration

Frequently Asked Questions

It validates that an organization manages its sourcing, procurement, and logistics responsibly using ESG-aligned practices.
In some cases yes. Supplier sampling or documentation verification may be conducted.
Yes. Many global buyers expect ethical sourcing and transparent supply chains.
Yes. Even MSMEs with limited suppliers can benefit by implementing structured procurement policies.
Typically 4-8 weeks depending on supply chain complexity.

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