Drive Impact with Sustainable Sourcing Using ISO Standards

Sustainable sourcing is more than a procurement trend—it's a business imperative. Guided by international standards such as ISO 20400 (sustainable procurement), ISO 14001 (environmental management), and ISO 26000 (social responsibility), organizations can align sourcing practices with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) objectives.

At Wintersmith Advisory, we help companies build sustainable supply chains, mitigate supplier risks, and comply with evolving ESG expectations through ISO-aligned sourcing frameworks.

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Our Sustainable Sourcing Services

1. ISO 20400 Implementation for Sustainable Procurement

  • Gap assessments and procurement policy reviews

  • Supplier ESG risk analysis and screening

  • Integration with sourcing, contracting, and evaluation processes

2. ISO 26000 Social Responsibility Integration

  • Align sourcing decisions with human rights, labor practices, and community impact

  • Incorporate ISO 26000 principles into supplier codes of conduct

  • Social risk mapping and third-party monitoring strategies

3. ISO 14001 for Environmentally Responsible Sourcing

  • Lifecycle impact considerations in procurement decisions

  • Supplier environmental compliance verification

  • Green sourcing criteria and sustainable product selection

4. Supplier Due Diligence and Onboarding Systems

  • ESG-focused vetting and onboarding processes

  • Risk scoring and supplier tiering frameworks

  • Ongoing performance monitoring and remediation

5. Policy, Training & Reporting Support

  • Development of sustainable sourcing policies and training programs

  • KPI dashboards and supplier scorecards

  • Reporting alignment with GRI, CSRD, and other ESG frameworks

Ideal for Organizations That:

  • Operate global or multi-tier supply chains

  • Face regulatory, ESG, or investor pressure for responsible sourcing

  • Seek to integrate ISO standards into procurement or ESG programs

  • Want to reduce reputational, compliance, and operational risks

Why Partner with Wintersmith Advisory?

  • ESG Expertise: We bridge ISO standards with modern ESG expectations

  • Procurement-Focused: Built for purchasing, sourcing, and supply chain teams

  • Integrated Approach: Leverages ISO 20400, ISO 14001, ISO 26000, and ISO 45001

  • Proven Tools: Templates, checklists, risk registers, and training assets included

Related Services

  • ESG Reporting Advisory (GRI, SASB, CSRD)

  • Supply Chain Transparency & Traceability Consulting

  • ISO 45001 for Supplier Safety Standards

  • Third-Party Risk & Compliance Program Design

Source Responsibly. Build a Sustainable Future.

We help you move from policy to practice. Let’s implement ISO-based sustainable sourcing that delivers measurable impact.

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