Which of the fol-lowing can be an assurance that the supplier has procedures and policies to enhance its environmental performance?

XYZ Ltd is a large supermarket chain which operates mainly in the UK and Europe. Their custom-ers are increasingly concerned about sustainability. Therefore, procurement manager is required to source the products from suppliers who have good environmental performance.

Which of the fol-lowing can be an assurance that the supplier has procedures and policies to enhance its environmental performance?
A . ISO 14001:2015 certificate
B. ISO 13485:2016 certificate
C. ISO 22716:2007 certificate
D. ISO 9001:2015 certificate

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Answer: A

Explanation:

ISO 9001:2015 specifies requirements for a quality management system.

ISO 14001:2015 specifies the requirements for an environmental management system that an or-ganization can use to enhance its environmental performance. ISO 14001:2015 is intended for use by an organization seeking to manage its environmental responsibilities in a systematic manner that contributes to the environmental pillar of sustainability.

ISO 22716:2007 gives guidelines for the production, control, storage and shipment of cosmetic products. These guidelines cover the quality aspects of the product, but as a whole do not cover safety aspects for the personnel engaged in the plant, nor do they cover aspects of protection of the environment.

ISO 13485:2016 specifies requirements for a quality management system where an organization needs to demonstrate its ability to provide medical devices and related services that consistently meet customer and applicable regulatory requirements.

Reference: CIPS study guide page 125

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