SUPPLY CHAINS
With a good supplier network, we can offer our customers a competitive, high-quality and sustainable product selection. It is important for us that operators in our supply chain follow our values. When choosing suppliers, the key aspects to consider include product safety assurance, good working conditions and human rights. A responsible supply chain can only be ensured through mutual trust and cooperation with the suppliers. Therefore, we aim to maintain and develop our relationships with suppliers systematically in the long term.
PROCUREMENT PRINCIPLES
In our supply chain, we pay special attention to human rights and working conditions. Our principles for a responsible supply chain are defined in the Code of Conduct, that all our suppliers must commit to. In addition to this, our supplier agreement determines our other criteria for sustainability and product quality that our suppliers are required to meet.
PROCUREMENT PRINCIPLES
In our supply chain, we pay special attention to human rights and working conditions. Our principles for a responsible supply chain are defined in the Code of Conduct, that all our suppliers must commit to. In addition to this, our supplier agreement determines our other criteria for sustainability and product quality that our suppliers are required to meet.
COUNTRIES OF PRODUCTION
Our products are made in various countries around the world. Our key supply regions are Europe and East Asia.
When monitoring the sustainability of our supply chain, we focus on “high-risk countries” in particular, where the risk of worker rights and human rights violations is higher. When assessing the risk level of a country, we primarily use the country risk classification of Amfori which is based on the Worldwide Governance indicators published by the World Bank.
Even if a supplier or a production plant are located in a higher-risk country, it does not make them a high-risk supplier. However, it still means that we must pay special attention to ensuring good working conditions. In higher-risk countries, we monitor workers’ conditions through audits made by third parties.
Read more about country risk classification in the Amfori information bank.
HUMAN RIGHTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS IN OUR SUPPLY CHAINS
Good working conditions and human rights are our key criteria when selecting supplier partners. We work systematically to ensure and improve these elements in our supply chain. We are a member of the Amfori network (www.amfori.org), the aim of which is to improve social performance in international supply chains and harmonize supplier monitoring.
HUMAN RIGHTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS IN OUR SUPPLY CHAINS
Good working conditions and human rights are our key criteria when selecting supplier partners. We work systematically to ensure and improve these elements in our supply chain. We are a member of the Amfori network (www.amfori.org), the aim of which is to improve social performance in international supply chains and harmonize supplier monitoring.