conscientious procurement
[kən-ˈshi-ən-shəs prə-ˈkyur-mənt]
nounpl: conscientious procurements
aquisição conscienciosa
1. The practice of purchasing goods and services with careful attention to ethical, social, environmental, and legal standards
The company implemented conscientious procurement policies to ensure fair labor practices throughout its supply chain.
A empresa implementou políticas de aquisição conscienciosa para garantir práticas trabalhistas justas em toda sua cadeia de suprimentos.
2. Procurement conducted with thorough due diligence and responsibility toward stakeholders and sustainability
Conscientious procurement requires evaluating suppliers on more than just price and delivery times.
A aquisição conscienciosa requer avaliar fornecedores em mais do que apenas preço e prazos de entrega.
3. The process of acquiring materials or services while maintaining accountability and transparency
Through conscientious procurement, the organization reduced environmental impact by 40%.
Por meio da aquisição conscienciosa, a organização reduziu o impacto ambiental em 40%.
In Brazil, conscientious procurement has gained prominence with increasing awareness of corporate social responsibility (RSC - Responsabilidade Social Corporativa) and compliance with environmental regulations. In the USA, this term reflects growing consumer and investor pressure on companies to demonstrate ethical sourcing and sustainability. Both cultures increasingly require procurement transparency in public and private sectors.
Related Idioms & Phrases
walking the walk in procurement
putting your money where your mouth is
due diligence in sourcing
closing the loop on supply chains
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