glossary · last reviewed 2026-04-29
Value-chain request
What a value-chain sustainability request means for a small supplier.
Summary
A value-chain request is usually a buyer asking suppliers for information to support procurement, reporting, or risk management.
Audience: Small suppliers. Risk level: medium.
Plain-English meaning
It does not automatically mean you have the same reporting obligations as the buyer.
Practical response
Clarify what the buyer needs, gather supporting evidence, and avoid unsupported claims.
Source basis
Regulatory or legal conclusions should be reviewed against current official sources before being used externally.