What should be included in a high-level CTIP procurement due diligence plan?

• A. Focus only on price and lead times.
• B. Rely solely on supplier self-certification without any audits.
• C. Risk-based supplier assessments, audit oversight, and required CTIP certifications.
• D. Skip supplier attestations to save time.

Answer: (C)

In CTIP procurement, a high-level due diligence plan should proactively identify and mitigate trafficking risks across the supplier base by using a structured, verifiable approach. The best answer combines a risk-based supplier assessment, audit oversight, and required CTIP certifications. A risk-based assessment focuses attention where trafficking risk is highest—taking into account supplier type, geography, product, subcontracting, and past performance—so resources are applied where they matter most. Audit oversight provides independent verification beyond self-reported compliance, helping to detect gaps in controls, verify worker conditions, and confirm that due diligence is actually being followed. Required CTIP certifications formalize a supplier’s commitment to trafficking-free practices and applicable laws, creating documented accountability that can be reviewed and enforced. Together, these elements create a robust, auditable, and transparent framework for preventing trafficking in the supply chain, rather than relying solely on price, lead times, or self-certification without verification.