Sustainability Policy for Suppliers [12.2.8]
Extension of sustainability and ethical sourcing standards to all suppliers and contractors.
PTUK’s Supplier Sustainability Policy ensures suppliers meet environmental and social standards before and during engagement. The Supplier Ethical Sourcing Assessment Procedure and related procurement policies define evaluation criteria (environmental management, packaging, labor standards, product materials, take-back schemes). Suppliers are required to provide evidence of practices (certificates, environmental statements), and high-risk suppliers are subject to audits. The Sustainability Office coordinates the annual review and integration of supplier performance into procurement decisions. This axis reduces lifecycle impacts of purchased goods and encourages suppliers in the region to adopt sustainable practices consistent with SDG12.
Activities Table
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Activity Name |
Detailed Description |
Official Link / Source |
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Supplier Ethical Sourcing Assessment (annual) |
Annual assessment of supplier sustainability performance (social & environmental criteria). Resulting in supplier scores and preferred vendor lists. |
https://ptuk.edu.ps/projects/so/pdfs/PTUK_PRO_98_SDG12__1__Supplier_Ethical_Sourcing_Assessment_Procedure_1732899031.pdfptuk.edu.ps |
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Supplier Code of Conduct & Contract Clauses |
Contractual clauses requiring supplier compliance with environmental and labor standards; used in procurement documents. Resulting in contract templates and compliance records. |
https://ptuk.edu.ps/ar/aarticlepage.php?artid=2184
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Supplier Development Workshops |
Workshops to support suppliers in meeting sustainability criteria (packaging reduction, certification). Resulting in supplier improvement plans and increased compliance. |
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