The Decent Work Toolkit for Sustainable Procurement empowers procurement teams to integrate decent work principles into purchasing decisions, enhancing transparency, fairness, and positive social impact across global supply chains. Developed by the UN Global Compact with ILO and UNICEF, the Toolkit offers practical support to embed labour rights in procurement processes.
1. The importance of decent work for all: Foundations on how procurement impacts worker well‑being.
2. Communicating decent work to suppliers: Guidance on supplier engagement and feedback mechanisms.
3. Embedding decent work in corporate processes: Tools to align procurement practices with human and labour rights.
• Case studies & training exercises:
Real-life examples of buyer-supplier collaboration and structured learning activities.
• Practical FAQs & business implications:
Answers to common questions and clear pathways for implementation.
• Multilingual support:
Available in English, French, Spanish and German for broad accessibility.
• Procurement professionals looking to champion labour rights within supply chains.
• Sustainability and CSR teams collaborating with procurement for social impact.
• Suppliers aiming to align with buyers’ expectations on decent work.
Ready to embed decent work in your procurement strategy?
Download the Decent Work Toolkit for Sustainable Procurement
