Units/volume from local organizations that sold to the reporting organization during the reporting period.
Units/Volume Purchased from Supplier Organizations: Local (PI8418)
- Reporting Format Unit Referenced within Metric Definition
- Metric Type Submetric
- Metric Level Product/Service, Organization
- IRIS Metric Citation IRIS, 2021. Units/Volume Purchased from Supplier Organizations: Local (PI8418). v5.2.
Footnote
Organizations should footnote their definition of "local" and all other assumptions used, including source of data. See usage guidance for further information.
Usage Guidance
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This metric is intended to capture the total units or volume an organization purchased from local supplier organizations during the reporting period. Individual organizations' definitions of local will depend on their business models and impact objectives. For example, if their purpose is economic development, they may define "local" within geo-political boundaries. If they focus on reducing emissions, they may define "local" by specific distance.
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Organizations that purchase different types of products/services should consider reporting separately against each different type of product/service.
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Organizations may wish to report this metric in conjunction with Supplier Organizations: Local (PI6385).
Related metrics
This is a submetric of Units/Volume Purchased from Supplier Organizations: Total (PI2019), which has 1 other related submetrics.
Impact Categories & Themes
SDG Goals & Targets
Zero Hunger
- SDG Target 2.1
- SDG Target 2.3
- SDG Target 2.4
Decent Work and Economic Growth
- SDG Target 8.1
- SDG Target 8.2
- SDG Target 8.3
- SDG Target 8.5
Reduced Inequality
- SDG Target 10.1
- SDG Target 10.2
- SDG Target 10.3
Responsible Consumption and Production
- SDG Target 12.3