Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Faculty Publications Book Chapter Faculty Publications- Book Chapter Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Agrawal, Devika; Kumar, Amit; Kumar, Kishore Title A name given to the resource Ethical Sourcing Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01-01-2025 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived International Encyclopedia of Business Management;pp.Vol1:774-Vol1:778 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-443-13701-3.00016-5" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-443-13701-3.00016-5</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105029608468?origin=resultslist" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105029608468?origin=resultslist</a> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Agrawal D., Institute of Business Management, GLA University, Mathura, India; Kumar A., CHRIST (Deemed to be University) NCR Campus, Ghaziabad, India; Kumar K., School of Management, Bennett University, Greater Noida, India Description An account of the resource In an era where sustainable development is a celebrated concept, the notion of ethical sourcing has been explored comprehensively as companies are making a conscious and sustainable effort to gauge their supply chains and examine the sources of procurement of their material and services. This chapter delves deeper into the importance of ethical sourcing, focusing on its benefits and fundamental needs. It also talks about why ethical sourcing is an essential concept in corporate realms, drawing a distinction between sustainable and ethical sourcing. Today, ethical sourcing can be an important tool in the hands of corporations to draw a competitive edge and there would be serious repercussions of indulging in unethical practices. Further, it discusses key principles that act as a beacon of light for sourcing the material ethically, the three levels of ethical sourcing, and how technology can be leveraged to ensure the same. It is crucial to have partnerships and collaborations for sustainable procurement along with robust mechanisms to measure the impact of ethical sourcing. 2026 Elsevier Inc. All rights are reserved, including those for text and data mining, AI training, and similar technologies. Subject The topic of the resource Business ethics; Collaborative partnerships; Ethical considerations; Ethical sourcing; Impact assessment; Labor relations; Regulatory compliance; Responsible consumption; Responsible procurement; SDGs; Suppliers assessment; Sustainable development; Sustainable supply chain management Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Elsevier Relation A related resource ISBN: 978-044313701-3; 978-044313702-0; Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Book chapter Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource online