Units/Volume Purchased from Supplier Individuals: Certified (PI3825)

This metric is intended to capture the total units or volume an organization purchased during the reporting period from certified suppliers who are individuals. Certification must come from a third party, be based on transparent standards, and have an assurance process. The process of certification must be carried out by a recognized third-party body, independent from interested parties, which demonstrates that a product or organization complies with the requirements defined by the standards or technical specifications. Examples of such certifications include UTZ Certified, Fair Trade (WFTO fair trade standard), Common Code for the Coffee Community (C4), Rainforest Alliance agriculture certification, Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), and the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC).

Organizations should footnote relevant details about the certification (such as certification name and certifying body) and can do so by reporting separately on Product/Service Certifications (PD2756).

Organizations that purchase different types of products/services should consider reporting separately against each different type of product/service.