Green Practices Guideline for Fisheries Sector

3. METHODOLOGY 3.1. DATA SOURCES Policy or standards: Refers to a written policy and/or international/ national standards used/implemented within the organisation’s boundaries. Monitoring records: Refers to documents/records used as evidence and primary data to achieve the intended goals. Contract agreements: Documents are evidence for indicating mutual obligations between the parties. Purchasing records and documents: Documents indicate the organisation acquiring services or/and products/systems. 3.2. DATA COLLECTION METHOD Policy or standards: 1. A written document that states the procurement of green services or/and products/systems. 2. A description of company guidelines related to services or/ and products/systems. 3. Strategic action plan document of a company on green procurement commitments. 4. Green procurement policy document related to the organisation’s services or/and products/systems. Monitoring Records: 1. A statement of green practices activities related to green procurement that are shared in minutes of meetings, mission & vision, website, social media, and others. 2. Recognition of certificate and award on green procurement activities in national and international organisations. Contract agreements: A documented agreement on green procurement related to services or/and products/systems (LoI/ MoU/MoA). 3.3. ASSUMPTION AND UNCERTAINTIES Not applicable. 4. OTHER METHODOLOGICAL CONSIDERATIONS 4.1. COMMENT AND LIMITATION Not applicable. 4.2. VALIDATION Any nationally and internationally recognised eco-label certification. 4.3. QUALITY MANAGEMENT ISO 20400:2017 (Green Procurement) 5. REFERENCES AND DOCUMENTATION 1. Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 2030. 2. ISO 20400:2017 Guideline. 113 GREEN PRACTICES GUIDELINE FOR FISHERIES SECTOR (AQUACULTURE)