a nondisclosure agreement between two parties that restricts the access of others to certain private information

environmental guidelines/policy, compliance with environmental regulations (e.g., EPA rules) and standards (e.g., ISO 14000), supplier certification and selection based on its commitment to sustainability, use of renewable energy.

Review the level of compliance with environmental policies and procedures. • Check the current status and conditions of environmental activities for progress. • Perform appropriate tests. • Interview parties responsible for green suppl

covers the topics of agency, contract, bailments, labor relations, carriers, sales, product liability, partnerships, corporations, unfair competition, secured transactions, property, commercial paper, consumer credits, insurance, and

►defined as the incorporation of environment friendly initiatives into every aspect of supply chain activities

►The main goal of _____ is to compare the environmental performance of products and services throughout their life cycle and be able to choose the least burdensome one

As a measure of the company’s environmental commitment and performance

privacy law, corporate law, law of agency, contract law

It is when when your purchasing staff works with vendors to agree on pricing and terms for buying supplies or services

Refers to the three different pillars of the corporate bottom line (Economist, 2009).

Its overall goal is to help the organization safeguard the environment and minimize risks to human health.

An analysis of opportunities to reduce or mitigate the environmental impact throughout the whole life cycle of a product, process, or activity. This analysis may include both quantitative and qualitative measures of improvement.

• Summarize and document findings. • Make an action plan based on results for going forward. • Report any improvement plans to relevant internal and external stakeholders. • Make new plans for repeating the audit process in the future.