Which of the following 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 customers are increasingly concerned about sustainability. Therefore, procurement manager is required to source the products from suppliers who have good environmental performance.

Which of the following 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 organization 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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