Handouts and checklists > Identify the documents
Context and application of this tool is explained in "Problem 1. Missing or generic content" (in Module III. Why contracts fail).
Identify the documents
Check where sustainability-related content appears across your contract stack.
| Document | Does it create binding obligations? |
|---|---|
| Main contract (main agreement) | |
| General Terms and Conditions (GTCs) | |
| Product or service specifications | |
| Product data and traceability documents | |
| (Supplier) Code of Conduct | |
| Supplier requirements, manuals, or handbooks | |
| Sustainability or compliance policies | |
| Quality agreement or operational annex | |
| Onboarding documents or portal acceptances | |
| Preventive or corrective action plans | |
| Other (e.g. RFP responses, emails) |
This overview helps you see not only where sustainability-related content is located, but also how it is distributed across the contract stack.