Supplier Code of Conduct Template

A Supplier Code of Conduct is the official document of rules, principles, expectations and values that are fundamental for an organization to operate in a social, ethical and environmental manner. It provides guidance and could be described as a guide book to suppliers.
In this Supplier Code of Conduct template you find 6 pages of guiding paragraphs for a sustainable organization:
- Introduction of the organization and mission statement
- Purpose of a Supplier Code of Conduct
- Why a Supplier Code of Conduct?
- Compliance with Laws, Regulations and Published Standards
- Ethical Business Practices
- Compliance with organization’s policies and procedures
- Intellectual Property Rights
- Environmental Practices
- Resource Conservation and Climate Protection
- Occupational Health and Safety Practices
- Labor Practices
- Communication of Sustainability Criteria in Supply Chain
- Continuous Improvement
- Training and Competency
- Export Sanctions/Terrorism Activities
- Solicitations by Suppliers
- Monitoring and Compliance
- Risk Management
- Commitment and Accountability
- Applications and Exclusions