Introduction

The Supplier Code of Conduct is based on the values and principles of ethical business conduct of the Bravedo Group. The purpose of this Code is to define the common minimum corporate responsibility requirements applicable to suppliers of the Bravedo Group.

This Code applies to all suppliers that provide services or products to a company belonging to the Bravedo Group. The Code forms part of the agreement concluded between the parties.

The principles of the Code guide supplier cooperation and are applied according to the nature of the procurement and the situation.

We require that the supplier conducts its business honestly and ethically and commits to being responsible for the economic, social and environmental impacts of its operations in accordance with the following principles.

1. Compliance with Laws

Bravedo complies with laws and regulations in all its operations. The supplier must also comply with all applicable national and international laws in all its operations.

Bravedo encourages compliance also with international agreements and generally accepted principles of good governance. The supplier must not engage in or approve violations of laws and must never encourage or instruct anyone to violate applicable legislation.

2. Principles of Responsible Business Conduct

2.1 Money Laundering
The supplier must commit to ensuring that it does not itself engage in or promote activities that are based on money laundering.

2.2 Corruption and Anti-Bribery
The supplier must have zero tolerance for bribery and corruption. This also applies to offering, promising, giving or receiving any kind of improper payments for the purpose of obtaining business benefit or other undue advantage.

2.3 Fair Competition and Conflicts of Interest
The supplier must compete fairly and comply with all applicable competition laws and regulations. The supplier must not enter into agreements with its competitors for the purpose of increasing the prices of services and products or restricting availability.

The supplier must avoid conflicts of interest or situations resembling potential conflicts of interest.

3. Employees and Human Rights

3.1 Human Rights
The supplier must commit to complying with the principles of the ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work and to respecting the universal human rights defined in the UN Declaration of Human Rights.

The supplier must respect the dignity, privacy, and freedom of religion and conscience of the individual and must not approve discrimination, harassment, threats or abuse in any form in its own operations or supply chain.

Upon request, the supplier must be able to demonstrate what kind of monitoring mechanisms it has in place to ensure the realization of human rights in its own operations and supply chain.

The supplier must intervene in actions that violate human rights and must take corrective measures without delay.

3.2 Non-Discrimination
The supplier must treat its employees equally. The supplier must not discriminate against its employees on the basis of gender, religion, sexual orientation, nationality or ethnic origin or any other characteristic that is not related to the individual’s qualifications or the requirements of the work.

3.3 Forced Labour and Child Labour
In accordance with ILO principles, the supplier must ensure that it does not use or participate in the use of forced labour in its own operations or supply chains or employ persons who are below the legal working age.

Persons under 18 years of age must not be employed in work that endangers the individual’s physical or mental development.

3.4 Health and Safety
The supplier must commit to actively ensuring the safety and healthiness of working conditions throughout its supply chain.

Accidents and injuries must be prevented, and incidents and hazardous situations related to occupational safety and health must be documented and investigated.

The supplier must assess safety and health risks regularly.

3.5 Freedom of Association
The supplier must commit to respecting employees’ freedom of association and professional organization as well as the right to collective bargaining and must not engage in discriminatory actions based on these.

The supplier must comply with minimum terms of employment in accordance with laws and collective agreements throughout the supply chain.

4. Environment
The supplier is expected to take into account and monitor the key environmental impacts of its operations and to strive to reduce them in a manner appropriate to the nature of its business.

The supplier must have all environmental permits, licenses and registrations required for its operations, and these must be complied with and maintained.

The supplier must monitor and manage emissions and pollution generated by its operations (to air, soil and water).

The supplier must have procedures for the appropriate handling, recycling and disposal of waste as well as for minimizing the amount of waste.

The supplier must actively strive to reduce the carbon footprint of its operations, for example by improving energy efficiency and by using renewable energy sources.

5. Monitoring and Reporting
The supplier must, upon request, provide all necessary information to verify compliance with this Code.

Bravedo may carry out case-specific audits or other assessments to ensure the fulfillment of the minimum requirements in accordance with this Code.

The supplier is expected to have appropriate procedures for handling suspected violations and misconduct. Serious suspicions may also be reported through official authority channels in accordance with applicable legislation.

If the supplier does not correct the violations described in this Code within a reasonable time, Bravedo has the right to take necessary measures to assess the continuation of the cooperation.

For any questions related to this topic or for development suggestions, please contact the Group Procurement Director:

Petra Leinonen
Procurement Director, Bravedo
petra.leinonen@bravedo.fi