PROGRAM OVERVIEW

A Smart Planet Sustainable Supplier is socially responsible individual or organization that provide products or services that support the Smart Planet Mission.

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BENEFITS

Suppliers can have their products or services listed on Smart Planet Marketplace. Qualified individuals and organizations receive a Smart Planet Sustainable Supplier Certificate which can be renewed annually.

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PROCEDURE FOR AFFILIATION

To be included in the Smart Planet Marketplace an authorized officer of the supplier organization must submit stating their interest and their commitment to support the Smart Planet Mission, as well as comply with the following:

 

1. Product / Service Description

The individuals or organizations must provide documentation that describes the product or service along with three letters of recommendations from past customers.

 

2. Compliance with Management System Standards

The supplier must attest to complying with the requirements of the latest versions of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and have a current Business Continuity Plan based on ISO 22300.  Third-Party Certificates from SPA recognized Certification Bodies would also be acceptable. If the supplier is not certified to the referenced standards, they can alternatively complete the self-assessment modules found on the Smart Planet Marketplace and must achieve a score of at least 80% in each of the four assessments.

 

3. Compliance with KYC Protocols

In applying for affiliation, the supplier must submit documentation demonstrating that they are a legal entity in good legal standing. Furthermore, in order to protect the integrity of our platform, Smart Planet employs Know Your Client (KYC) protocols is to prevent the organization from being used, intentionally or unintentionally, by criminal elements for money laundering. For all potential sponsors Smart Planet employs the following KYC procedure:

 

1. Request complete identification information of the person or organization providing the funding.

2. Conduct Simple Due Diligence to verify the documentation that includes sponsor name and address. 

3. Conduct ongoing monitoring of the sponsors’ activities to ensure that they are not in conflict with the Smart Planet Mission.

 

Upon completing the due diligence review, the application will be notified by email of the outcome.  If the affiliation request is approved, then the application would be notified and and instructed on how to proceed with the affiliation process.

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Smart Planet shall maintain records of its KYC information for inspection by pertinent authorities.

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DUE DILIGENCE APPLICATION FEE 

US$50 (US$30 with a referral code)

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ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION FEE       

US$995 (US$595 with a referral code).