Sustainability Command Center 15 items
Supplier ESG Due Diligence Checklist
Screen and assess suppliers for environmental, social, and governance risks using a risk-based due diligence approach.
OECD Due Diligence GuidanceUN Guiding PrinciplesCSDDD
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Policy & Governance
- Is a supplier code of conduct covering ESG expectations communicated and acknowledged? *
- Is ESG due diligence integrated into procurement and supplier onboarding? *
- Is senior management accountability for responsible sourcing assigned? *
Risk Screening & Prioritization
- Are suppliers segmented and risk-scored by country, sector, and commodity risk? *
- Are high-risk suppliers prioritized for deeper assessment? *
- Is the supply chain mapped beyond tier 1 for high-risk categories?
Human Rights & Labor
- Are forced labor, child labor, and working conditions assessed via questionnaire or audit? *
- Are freedom of association and fair wage practices evaluated? *
- Is a grievance mechanism accessible to workers in the supply chain? *
Environmental & Ethics
- Are supplier environmental practices (emissions, waste, water, permits) assessed? *
- Are anti-bribery, anti-corruption, and conflict-of-interest controls evaluated? *
- Are responsible mineral sourcing and conflict-minerals risks assessed for relevant supply chains?
Monitoring & Remediation
- Are corrective action plans tracked for identified supplier gaps? *
- Is supplier ESG performance monitored on an ongoing, periodic basis? *
- Enter the percentage of high-risk suppliers assessed in the reporting period.
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