principled procurement

[PRIN-suh-puld pruh-KYUR-muhnt]
nounpl: principled procurements
contratação/aquisição baseada em princípios
1. A purchasing and acquisition process guided by ethical standards, transparency, and adherence to established moral and professional principles
The government implemented principled procurement policies to eliminate corruption and ensure fair competition among vendors.
O governo implementou políticas de contratação baseada em princípios para eliminar corrupção e garantir concorrência justa entre fornecedores.
2. Procurement practices that prioritize sustainability, social responsibility, and compliance with legal and ethical guidelines
Our organization is committed to principled procurement by sourcing only from suppliers with certified labor practices.
Nossa organização está comprometida com a aquisição baseada em princípios, fornecendo apenas de fornecedores com práticas trabalhistas certificadas.
In Brazil, principled procurement has gained prominence in government modernization initiatives and anti-corruption efforts, particularly post-2000s. In the USA and corporate contexts worldwide, it reflects the growing emphasis on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria. The concept is increasingly central to public sector reform and corporate social responsibility programs.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
ethical procurementresponsible purchasingtransparent acquisitionvalues-based procurementsustainable sourcing
Antonyms / Antônimos
corrupt procurementunethical purchasingopaque acquisitionpredatory sourcing

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
contratação baseada em princípios
Most common in formal government and corporate contexts
São Paulo
aquisição principiada
Used in business and corporate sectors
Rio de Janeiro
compras éticas e transparentes
Emphasis on ethical and transparent aspects
Portugal
aquisição baseada em princípios éticos
More formal European Portuguese usage in public administration

Related Words

tender processvendor selectionsupply chain ethicscompliance standardsaccountability

Related Idioms & Phrases

doing business the right way
playing by the rules
above-board dealings
clean procurement
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