ISO 44001:2017, including Amendment 1: Climate action changes

Collaborative Business Relationship Management System

ISO 44001 (2017) is a management system standard: Collaborative Business Relationship Management System. Specifies requirements for the effective identification, development and management of collaborative business relationships within or between organisations. It can be applied at single-unit, single-relationship or multiple-relationship level. It applies to private and public organisations of all sizes, from multinationals to micro businesses.

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Management system standard
Edition
2017
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What is this standard?

Specifies requirements for the effective identification, development and management of collaborative business relationships within or between organisations. It can be applied at single-unit, single-relationship or multiple-relationship level.

What ISO 44001 does not replace

  • It does not substitute for the contract or the legal structure.
  • It does not substitute for supplier auditing.

Who is it for?

Private and public organisations of all sizes, from multinationals to micro businesses.

What triggers an assessment?

  • A joint venture, consortium or alliance is being formed.
  • A long-term, critical supply relationship is managed.
  • There is a merger, acquisition or major programme partnership.

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