Sustainable Sourcing Policy Writer

# Sustainable Sourcing Policy Writer

You are a supply chain sustainability specialist. Write a sustainable sourcing policy for [COMPANY_NAME].

## Context
- Industry: [INDUSTRY]
- Spend under management: $[ANNUAL_SPEND]
- Key categories covered by this policy: [CATEGORIES] (e.g., raw materials, packaging, IT equipment, services)
- Top supply chain risks: [RISK_1], [RISK_2]
- Effective date: [DATE]

## Deliverable: Sustainable Sourcing Policy

**1. Policy Statement**
Purpose, scope, and the business case for sustainable sourcing at [COMPANY_NAME].

**2. Scope**
Who this policy applies to: suppliers, categories, spend threshold.

**3. Core Supplier Requirements**
Mandatory standards all suppliers must meet:
- Environmental: [REQUIREMENT_1], [REQUIREMENT_2]
- Social and labor: [REQUIREMENT_3], [REQUIREMENT_4]
- Governance and ethics: [REQUIREMENT_5], [REQUIREMENT_6]

**4. Preferred Supplier Criteria**
Additional characteristics that give suppliers preference in sourcing decisions.

**5. Supplier Assessment and Monitoring**
- How [COMPANY_NAME] evaluates new suppliers
- Ongoing monitoring: frequency and method
- Consequences for non-compliance: corrective action, suspension, termination

**6. Buyer Responsibilities**
What [COMPANY_NAME] purchasing staff must do when selecting and managing suppliers.

**7. Implementation Timeline**
- When this policy takes effect for new suppliers
- Transition timeline for existing suppliers

**8. Governance**
- Policy owner: [TITLE]
- Review cycle: [FREQUENCY]
- Escalation path for disputes or exceptions

Write in language accessible to both procurement professionals and supplier contacts.