Policy
Responsible Sourcing Policy
Sourcing products and services in a responsible way is central to our vision and values. We want to deliver quality and value through products our clients want, at the best price they can afford, from suppliers around the globe.
We work to make sure our sourcing practices will not harm or disadvantage those who produce our products and that they have the lowest possible impact on the environment. We think this is equally important whether we are sourcing products or looking for services used for and by our own business.
We will meet legislative and regulatory requirements, while trying to stick to best practice. We will encourage our suppliers, business partners and contractors to recognise and respond to any negative impact their products or services might have on society or the environment.
Our responsible sourcing approach
We will work towards a high level of responsible sourcing by:
Setting clear objectives and targets to help us deal with key issues such as packaging and chemicals.
Developing and regularly reviewing strategies, policies, procedures and guidelines to help make sure our products and services are responsibly sourced and manufactured.
Using the right levels of packaging across products and services.
Products and Services
The safety and quality of our products and services are very important to us, but so are social and environmental considerations. We know that offering products with a lower social and environmental impact can benefit our customers, our business, and society as a whole.
Ethical Trading
We manage our relationships with suppliers across the United Kingdom and internationally in line with internationally recognised codes of practice for labour, including the Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI) and relevant UK legislation concerned with modern slavery, anti-bribery and corruption.
We conduct our business partnerships fairly, respectfully and for the benefit of everyone involved. This includes the use of fair payment practices.
When choosing suppliers, we look at their ability to provide good value and high quality products, but also at the way they treat their employees, their local community and the environment. We will work with suppliers to uncover modern slavery in our supply chains and remove it.
Packaging
Packaging has to be fit for purpose, including being recyclable and avoiding the use of mixed materials. This is true at every stage of the product lifecycle, from distribution through to disposal.