The Indirect SAQ is a Self-Assessment Questionnaire for Indirect Suppliers. Indirect suppliers are those companies or entities that provide goods or services to RBA member companies but are not directly involved in the manufacturing or production process. These suppliers may include providers of components, materials, logistics, or other support services that contribute to the overall supply chain of RBA member companies. Indirect suppliers play an important role in the supply chain ecosystem and can impact the social, environmental, and ethical performance of RBA member companies.

Who Can Initiate the Survey?

The Indirect SAQ is available as a survey for RBA Members to deploy to supplier’s facilities registered in RBA-Online. In order to deploy a survey, the supplier must first be registered in RBA-Online and have a trading relationship established with their customer. RBA Members in the Regular or Full category are required to complete an SAQ on 100% of major indirect spend suppliers which have been identified as high-risk by the Member’s risk assessment. The Indirect Spend SAQ has been developed as a tool to assist Member’s in meeting this requirement.

How to Complete the Indirect SAQ?

If you are an indirect supplier to an RBA member company, you may receive an Indirect SAQ from your customer. The questionnaire will cover several topics related to social, environmental, and ethical performance. You will be asked to provide information about your company, its policies, procedures, and performance related to these topics. The questionnaire may also include requests for supporting documentation or evidence to verify your responses.

It is important to complete the Indirect SAQ accurately and honestly. Your responses will be used by the RBA member company to assess the social, environmental, and ethical performance of their supply chain. If you have any questions about the questionnaire or need assistance in completing it, please contact the RBA Help Desk. 

How to Claim the Indirect SAQ:

To claim the Indirect SAQ, please follow the steps below:

1. Log in to RBA Online and locate the Available/Pending tasks on the main page. You can find this by either clicking on the bell icon at the top of the page or scrolling to the bottom of the main page. 

2. Once you have found the Available/Pending tasks, look for the Indirect SAQ and claim it by following the instructions as shown in the image below.

Next choose to ‘Approve’ or ‘Decline’ the questionnaire and provide a reason before hitting submit

Click ‘Yes’ to confirm submission.

How to Answer the Indirect SAQ Questions

log on to RBA Online and on the left, find my SAQs and select ‘Indirect Spend’

Next, look to the right and locate the most recent Indirect SAQ questionnaire. Click on Options on the right and then select Edit to start providing answers to your questions. 

Once Complete Click on Release.  

Email Support:

HelpDesk@ResponsibleBusiness.org