Name of Resource | UN Global Compact - Supply Chain Sustainability - Guide to Traceability |
Type | Guidance on policy / legislation implementation |
Country / jurisdiction | Global |
Organization | United Nations Global Compact, BSR |
Initiative launch date | April 2014 |
Description | The purpose of the guide is to provide an overview of the importance of traceability for sustainability purposes, outline the global opportunities and challenges it represents and summarize practical steps for implementing traceability programmes within companies. The guide is primarily aimed at supply chains, procurement, sourcing and sustainability professionals who seek to improve the sustainability of their companies’ supply chains, and who are considering traceability. Individuals already engaged in traceability in some way and those who are new to the topic will gain value from this guide. This guide is divided into three sections: In Part 1, the guide defines traceability and explores its history, benefits and challenges, including an overview of current collaborative schemes on traceability; In Part 2, the guide demonstrates a model for best practice in traceability, and provides an overview of the different models of traceability and the global initiatives operating in the arena; In Part 3, the guide provides guidance to companies around the world, large and small, on how to effectively engage in traceability. |
Availability | ENG: https://www.unglobalcompact.org/docs/issues_doc/supply_chain/Traceability/Guide_to_Traceability.pdf |