Our value chain depends on the service of our suppliers. They are our true partners in creating value. We provide the same opportunities for new suppliers as we do for the established ones. We select prospective suppliers fairly and transparently. We consider their information and offers impartially and objectively, and we realize that sacrificing trustworthiness for the latest business deal jeopardizes our integrity and long-term success.
We expect suppliers and commercial partners to share our respect for human rights and the environment, and to join us in paying particular attention to situations of conflict or high risk. When we introduce a new supplier, contractor or independent professional to our business, we advise them to review our Code and certain policies. These include our policies on Anti-Corruption, Human Rights, and Sustainable Sourcing, our Conflict-of-Interest Questionnaire and the ESG Requirements for Suppliers.
