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Social Responsibility Metrics

Fundamentals of Procurement Procurement evaluation metrics Social Responsibility Metrics

Social responsibility metrics evaluate the supply chain’s impact on corporate social responsibility, including human rights and labor practices.  Below are a few examples that can be used for measuring the procurement and supply base performance.

Safety and Health

  • Supplier safety records; histories of poor or unsafe working conditions
  • Endorsement and enforcement of a code of ethics
  • % of employees trained in sustainability practices
  • Adherence to animal welfare standards (product testing)

Labor Standards

  • No forced, compulsory or child labor
  • Employee satisfaction
  • Supplier adherence to human and labor rights and workplace standards, such as SA 8000 or the Ethical Trading Initiative

Diversity

  • Annual spend with minority, women and small businesses
  • Diversity of purchasing workforce
  • % of increase over last year’s diversity purchases
  • # of relationships with DBE companies for mentoring, joint venturing, strategic alliance, or financial assistance

Citizenship

  • Participation in or support of local charities
  • Funds donated for community support
  • Number of volunteer hours
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