VODAFONE CODE OF ETHICAL PURCHASING Clause Samples
The Vodafone Code of Ethical Purchasing clause establishes the requirement for suppliers and contractors to adhere to Vodafone's standards for ethical sourcing and procurement. This typically involves compliance with guidelines related to labor practices, environmental responsibility, anti-corruption, and human rights throughout the supply chain. By mandating these standards, the clause ensures that all goods and services provided to Vodafone are sourced responsibly, thereby mitigating reputational and legal risks associated with unethical supplier behavior.
VODAFONE CODE OF ETHICAL PURCHASING. As one of the world’s largest mobile telecommunications network companies, Vodafone has a significant role to play in enriching people’s lives. We also understand that we have a significant role to play in managing our business carefully and responsibly, which is why we have adopted a set of core Values and Business Principles to govern our activities and interactions with all our stakeholders across the world, including our suppliers. Our Business Principles declare a commitment “to promote the application of our Business Principles by our business partners and suppliers.” The following Code of Ethical Purchasing is to be read in conjunction with our Business Principles, and is designed to promote safe and fair working conditions, and the responsible management of environmental and social issues in Vodafone’s supply chain. The Code has been developed in consultation with employees, suppliers, investors and Non-Governmental Organisations. It sets out the standards we wish to see achieved by Vodafone and our suppliers over time. The principle of continuous improvement applies to all aspects of the Code. In accordance with the implementation provisions of the Code, Vodafone will require first level suppliers to acknowledge their understanding and acceptance of our Code and to confirm that they will comply. Vodafone will work collaboratively with our suppliers on the implementation of the Code, which may include joint audits and site visits to assess performance. Vodafone will publicly report on the implementation of and compliance with the Code. Vodafone will encourage all suppliers to implement our Code across their whole business and within their own supply chains. · The Vodafone Director of Global Supply Chain Management is the owner of the Vodafone Code of Ethical Purchasing, and reports to the Integrations and Operations Committee on the implementation of the Code. · The Director of Global Supply Chain Management and the Heads of Supply Chain Management in each of the Operating Companies have operational responsibility for the implementation of the Code. · Vodafone will communicate and promote its Code of Ethical Purchasing internally and externally to relevant stakeholders. · Suppliers are encouraged to take all reasonable endeavours to promote the Code to their suppliers and subcontractors. · Vodafone and its suppliers will ensure that all relevant people are provided with appropriate training and guidelines to support the Code. · Suppliers applying t...