FEATURE A GREEN SWEEP
Ensuring a commitment to health and safety is a well-established practice. However, as Alex Minett, Global Head of New Markets at Veriforce CHAS, explains, companies are increasingly being held accountable for their suppliers' sustainability practices. This shift makes robust prequalification processes and social sustainability assessments essential.
A BRIEF HISTORY OF SUPPLY CHAIN PREQUALIFICATION IN THE UK
The concept of supply chain prequalification has a storied history in the UK, evolving significantly over the past few decades. Initially, the focus was mainly on ensuring contractors met basic health and safety standards. This led to the introduction of schemes such as the Contractors Health and Safety Assessment Scheme (CHAS) in 1997. CHAS was developed to provide a standardised method of prequalifying suppliers and contractors, ensuring they complied with essential health and safety regulations. The scheme helped to mitigate risks on construction sites and established a baseline for contractor competence and reliability.
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THE GROWING IMPORTANCE OF SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY IN SUPPLY CHAINS In recent years, the scope of supply chain assessments has expanded beyond health and safety to encompass a broader range of issues with a strong focus on social sustainability – the impact that businesses and their supply chains have on people and communities. This includes working practices, human rights, community engagement, and ethical sourcing. The increasing awareness of corporate social responsibility (CSR), the rise of socially conscious consumers and the risk of reputational damage have driven companies to ensure that their supply chains reflect their values and commitments to social sustainability.
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