We run a number of programs designed to improve the sustainability performance of our supply chain

Supplier Sustainability Assessment

Reflecting our commitment to improve people’s lives, we perform assessments at our supplier sites to identify areas of improvement or change required to promote acceptable working conditions, environmentally responsible management and ethical behavior in our supply base.

 

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Conflict Minerals

 

For years the Democratic Republic of Congo has been plagued by a civil war fueled by money from the mining of so-called ‘conflict minerals’. We have taken action to ensure we are not helping to finance the conflict through the metals present in our products.

 

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Improved Working Conditions

Safeguarding the health & safety and human rights of all those working in our supply chain is an integral part of our commitment to sustainability.

 

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Substances Management

 

As part of our commitment to health, safety and the environment, it is vitally important that our suppliers comply with all relevant requirements regarding the use of regulated substances.

 

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Circular Procurement

 

We are redesigning our business processes and end-to-end value chains toward the circular economy, so that the more effective use – and re-use – of resources will help us create greater value and a more sustainable future.

 

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Responsible Sourcing Initiatives

With the diversity of our products and supply chains, we have to make sure that our sourcing practices are in line with what we stand for as a company, even if the source is several tiers away and we are not in direct partnership.

 

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