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ISO 20400 Sustainable Procurement
Procure with purpose. Deliver with integrity.
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Embed sustainability into purchasing decisions while preserving competition, fairness, and value
ISO 20400 provides guidance to embed sustainability into procurement policies, processes, and decisions. Marfaq Solutions helps organizations worldwide align purchasing with environmental, social, and economic objectives while maintaining value for money and compliance. Note: ISO 20400 is a guidance standard (not a certifiable management system), but it can be integrated with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 to strengthen governance.
Why ISO 20400 Matters
- Manage ESG and human-rights risks across the supply chain with clear standards and controls
- Improve total value through lifecycle costing, quality, and long-term performance—not price alone
- Increase tender competitiveness and investor confidence with credible, responsible sourcing practices
- Support national goals on localisation, skills, and environmental stewardship
- Boost resilience and transparency with traceability, due diligence, and supplier development
Our ISO 20400 Services
- Policy and strategy: develop a sustainable procurement policy and roadmap aligned to ISO 20400
- Supplier standards: supplier code of conduct, prequalification, and ESG screening criteria
- Lifecycle costing: total cost of ownership tools covering energy, maintenance, waste, and end-of-life
- Due diligence: supply-chain mapping, risk profiling (Tier 1–2), and mitigation plans
- Training and change: targeted training for buyers, approvers, and suppliers
- Monitoring and KPIs: dashboards, scorecards, and reporting templates for ESG, local content, and performance
- Process integration: embed checkpoints in sourcing, evaluation, contracting, and contract management
- Digital enablement: integrate with e-procurement, ERP, and contract management systems
What You Receive
- Sustainable procurement policy, procedures, and category guidance tailored to your operations
- Supplier code of conduct, questionnaires, and evaluation matrices with weightings
- ESG and compliance risk register with owners and corrective actions
- Lifecycle costing workbook and usage guide
- KPI and dashboard pack with data definitions and reporting cadence
- Implementation plan with roles, milestones, and change actions
- Template clauses for contracts and supplier improvement plans
Who We Support
- Government and utility contractors: subject to public-accountability and local-content rules
- Developers and operators: seeking finance linked to ESG performance
- Organizations: delivering donor-funded or institutional projects
- Corporates: on net-zero and supply-chain transformation journeys
Integration and Governance
We align ISO 20400 with your existing systems (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001) using a shared governance model, clear roles, data controls, and management review routines. Procurement remains efficient while sustainability becomes measurable.
Delivery Model and Confidentiality
Engagements combine workshops, remote collaboration, and focused on‑site support. All work is covered by confidentiality agreements, with information handled in secure repositories and practices aligned to ISO 27001.
Partner with Us for Sustainable Procurement
Turn purchasing into a driver of sustainability, compliance, and shared value. Contact Marfaq Solutions for a roadmap and tailored support plan.