Indledning
Our company is committed to sustainability. This includes respect for universally recognised principles on human rights including labour rights, the environment, and anti-corruption.
Therefore, we seek to ensure that our own company and our suppliers operate in accordance with the requirements of the enclosed supplier Code of Conduct.
Our company recognises that establishing the required processes outlined in the Code of Conduct requires both time and resources, especially in the initial phases, as we are also implementing similar processes in our operations.
The Code of Conduct should therefore be understood as a tool for cooperation and dialogue with our supply chain partners about improving systems to manage adverse impacts on human rights including labour rights, the environment, and anti-corruption.
In case of non-compliance with requirements in our Code of Conduct, we will focus on suppliers’ ability and willingness to demonstrate continuous improvements. We feel confident that cooperation and dialogue will result in a more efficient partnership, which both parties will benefit from.
Please refer to the enclosed Code of Conduct for more information about the specific requirements. If you have any questions regarding this letter, our Code of Conduct or our responsible supply chain management program in general, please do not hesitate to contact our offices.
Indholdsfortegnelse
BUYER’s Code of Conduct
I. Introduction
- Purpose of the Code of Conduct
- General Principles
- International Principles and Legal Compliance
II. Process Requirements
1. Policy Statement:
2. Due Diligence:
• Identification:
• Prevention and mitigation:
• Accounting:
3. Remediation:
• Legitimate:
• Accessible:
• Predictable:
• Equitable:
• Transparent:
• Rights-compatible:
• A source of continuous learning:
• Based on engagement and dialogue:
III. Principles and Standards in the Code of Conduct
1. Human rights including labour rights
- Human rights including labour rights that suppliers must manage:
- Human rights including labour rights that suppliers must manage (continued):
2. Environmental principles
- Environmental principles that suppliers must manage:
3. Anti-corruption principles
- Anti-corruption principles that suppliers must manage:
IV. Implementation of the Code of Conduct
- Records and Documentation
- Definition of Roles and Responsibilities
- Scope of Application
- Continuous collaboration
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Uddrag
Purpose of the Code of Conduct
The purpose of this Code of Conduct (Code) is to ensure that our suppliers operate in accordance with internationally recognised minimum standards on human rights including labour rights, the environment, and anti-corruption.
BUYER therefore expects suppliers to establish systems to avoid and address adverse impacts on these minimum standards.
BUYER adheres to the content of this Code and expects the same of its suppliers. Compliance with the requirements of this Code is therefore a condition of any agreement or contract between BUYER and its suppliers.
The aim of this Code is not to cease the business relationship between BUYER and suppliers if non-compliance were to be identified, but to help suppliers improve their management of adverse impacts continuously.
BUYER is therefore willing to work with suppliers to achieve compliance with the provisions of this Code. However, BUYER will not conduct business with a supplier if compliance with the terms of this Code is deemed impossible and the supplier shows no willingness or ability to mitigate identified adverse impacts.
BUYER is aware that our company’s actions and procurements practices can influence suppliers’ ability to comply with the requirements in this Code.
Therefore BUYER will routinely assess any adverse impacts it may cause or contribute to through its purchasing, compliance and other supply chain practices.
This includes ensuring that the following purchasing practices do not negatively impact suppliers’ ability to meet the requirements set forth in this Code:
Lead time, order volume versus production capacity, product development process, pricing, order size fluctuation and consistency of orders. In addition BUYER shall periodically review the adequacy and continuing effectiveness of this Code.
General Principles
This Code is not and should not be interpreted as a means to circumvent or undermine national laws or national labour inspectorates.
Similarly, this Code is not and should not be interpreted as a substitute for free trade unions, nor should it be used as a substitute for collective bargaining.
This Code outlines necessary processes and minimum standards. BUYER will not accept any attempt to use the requirements as a means to lower existing standards.
When implementing this Code, suppliers shall take all necessary measures to ensure that they do not unintentionally leave workers and other beneficiaries in a worse position than before this Code was introduced.
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