A responsible sourcing management model developed by ELEVATE to help sustainability professionals to responsibly source private label products. The model is broken down into five sections:
- Strategy and Commitment
- Communicating, Reporting and Engaging
- Internal Alignment
- Supplier Monitoring and Engagement
- Transparency & Traceability
The model further identifies initiatives as being either core, proactive, or strategic initiatives. The model focuses primarily on tier on suppliers.