FSD Africa Supplier Facing FAQs/Q&A

FSD Africa's sustainable procurement guide outlines a framework based on four pillars—Environmental, Economic, Social, and Ethical—to ensure its supply chain has a positive impact. The organisation employs the Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT) method to prioritise overall value and sustainability over the lowest price. Suppliers are encouraged to provide sector-specific evidence of their sustainability efforts, and FSD Africa supports businesses at all stages of their sustainability journey, provided there is transparency and a commitment to improvement.

• FSD Africa defines sustainable procurement as the prioritisation of products and services that offer the lowest environmental and ethical impact and the most positive social results while maintaining best overall value. This approach integrates sustainability considerations into the selection process alongside traditional factors such as price, quality, service, and technical specifications.
• FSD Africa's sustainable procurement framework is built on four pillars: Environmental (focusing on GHG Emissions, Energy Efficiency, and Waste Reduction), Economic (utilising the Most Economically Advantageous Tender), Social (focusing on Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, Local economic development, and Diverse suppliers), and Ethical (focusing on the reduced risk of child labour, human trafficking and labour exploitation).
• The organisation uses the Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT) evaluation method to identify bids providing the best overall value for money rather than simply the lowest price. This method allows FSD Africa to reward suppliers offering better overall value and support organisational objectives regarding diversity and sustainability by considering quality, service, and sustainability.
• Suppliers are evaluated on how they incorporate sustainability into their operations, products, and services, with a requirement to align practices to their specific sector. For example, ICT suppliers are expected to focus on e-waste management and energy-efficient hardware, while logistics providers should focus on low-carbon delivery options, route optimisation, or fuel efficiency.
• FSD Africa accepts suppliers at various stages of their sustainability journey, including small or new businesses without formal policies, provided they are transparent and willing to improve. Evidence for sustainability claims can include certifications such as ISO 14001, Fair Trade, or B Corp, as well as sustainability reports, internal policies, or descriptions of informal practices.

APA

FSD Africa (n.d.). FSD Africa Supplier Facing FAQs/Q&A. https://fsdafrica.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/FSD-A_Supplier_Facing_FAQ_interactive_v1.1.pdf

Chicago

FSD Africa. FSD Africa Supplier Facing FAQs/Q&A. n.d. https://fsdafrica.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/FSD-A_Supplier_Facing_FAQ_interactive_v1.1.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{fsdafricandfsd, author = {{FSD Africa}}, title = {{FSD Africa Supplier Facing FAQs/Q\&A}}, institution = {FSD Africa}, url = {https://fsdafrica.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/FSD-A_Supplier_Facing_FAQ_interactive_v1.1.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }