For us at EnBW and for all of our suppliers, doing business together means sharing responsibility. We expect our suppliers to be guided by the same values and principles as we are. Read on to find out more.
How do we achieve supply chain sustainability?
In partnership with our suppliers, we aim to give life to EnBW values such as sustainability, reliability and dynamic performance in everything we do.
Our goal is to develop resilient and robust supply chains delivering products and services that meet human rights and environmental due diligence requirements in accordance with national and international standards. We are guided in this by the United Nations (UN) Global Compact, the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and the Paris Climate Agreement.
Supply chain sustainability at EnBW means careful supplier selection, targeted supplier development and conscious procurement of sustainable products and services. In order to build a socially and environmentally responsible product portfolio, we attach great importance to long-term working relationships, communication and collaboration with our suppliers.
for human rights.
Respecting human rights and good, safe working conditions are a matter of course. Our suppliers are guided, as we are, by the UN Global Compact, the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and the ILO Core Labour Standards. The following principles guide us at EnBW in our daily work and equally in the selection of our suppliers.
We protect the health and safety of all employees. Protective measures must be taken where hazards cannot be avoided. The legal basis that applies here is the Occupational Safety and Health Act. Comprehensive integration of occupational safety and health is ensured by management systems such as ISO 45001 or OHSAS 18001.
We prevent forced and child labour.
We comply with the statutory minimum age for all employees and ensure that no employees are still subject to compulsory schooling. In this connection, we comply with International Labour Organization Conventions C29 and C105 (Abolition of Forced Labour) and C138 and C182 (Minimum Age).
We practice fairness and respect.
We treat all employees with fairness and respect. No form of direct or indirect discrimination is tolerated in the workplace. The basis for this is International Labour Organization Conventions C100 and C111 (Equal Remuneration and Prohibition of Discrimination).
We comply with the standards on wages and working hours.
The remuneration for a standard working week covers at least the basic needs of employees and their families. Working hours are limited to a maximum of 60 hours per week, with at least one day off per working week. Fair pay for employees is governed in Germany by the Minimum Wage Act.
We respect the dignity of all employees.
We do not allow any degrading treatment, physical punishment or psychological or physical coercion. Any legal disciplinary action must likewise never impinge upon the dignity and rights of employees.
We embrace openness.
All employees have the right to freedom of association and collective bargaining. They are able to communicate openly with management without fear of discrimination or reprisal and are able to raise ideas and concerns about working conditions. At international level, this right is governed by International Labour Organization Conventions C87 and C98.
for the environment.
Environmental and climate protection are firmly embedded in our corporate goals. To this end, we align our activities with the Paris Climate Agreement and expect our suppliers to do the same.
We comply with environmental laws.
All laws and standards for the protection of the environment must be complied with. Environmental impacts and resource consumption must be minimised at all times. These goals are documented by environmental management systems such as ISO 14001 or EMAS or secured by at least one officer appointed for the purpose.
We handle hazardous substances safely.
Hazardous substances and chemicals are safely procured, used and disposed of. We conduct regular reviews to determine where hazardous substances can be replaced with less hazardous ones. These requirements are implemented and tracked in a suitable environmental management system such as ISO 14001.
We reduce resource use.
Resource use must be minimised on an ongoing basis. To this end, we use resource-efficient technologies and recycle wherever possible. We professionally manage unavoidable waste. These requirements are implemented and tracked in a suitable environmental management system such as ISO 14001 or EMAS.
We avoid climate-damaging emissions.
Climate-damaging emissions must be reduced on an ongoing basis. To this end, clear CO₂ reduction targets are to be formulated and documented, covering both direct and indirect emissions. We also prevent or reduce other harmful emissions to air, water or soil as far as possible. These requirements are implemented and tracked in a suitable environmental management system such as ISO 14001 or EMAS.
for integrity.
We are guided by honesty, fairness and integrity in everything we do. It goes without saying for us that the same values also apply to our suppliers. This includes the deployment of appropriate systems to help prevent any infringements.
We ensure compliance.
In order to prevent corruption, economic crimes, antitrust and anti-money laundering violations, EnBW and its suppliers commit to an effective system ensuring that employees comply with the rules at all times. You will find all internal EnBW compliance requirements here.
We do not tolerate corruption or money laundering.
Anti-corruption systems must be implemented and no favours may be given or accepted. EnBW and its suppliers never engage in money laundering activities.
We fully track all business activities.
All tax requirements must be met. In addition, accurate and complete accounting records are kept on all business activities.
We respect international antitrust and customs and excise law.
In order not to restrict or distort fair competition, all antitrust and competition law requirements are complied with, as are all requirements under customs and excise law and foreign trade law.
We avoid conflicts of interest.
All conflicts of interest with private or business activities are avoided. Any conflict of interest that arises in the course of a working relationship must be reported to EnBW.
We protect confidential information.
Confidential information, third-party intellectual property rights and personal data must be protected at all times. Shared and confidential documents must be handled with care and the relevant data protection rules complied with.
Who comes under the Supplier Code of Conduct?
Who is it available to? And what happens if it is not complied with?
Who comes under the Supplier Code of Conduct?
The Supplier Code of Conduct is the basis for our working relationships and a binding part of every contract with suppliers. We expect suppliers not only to follow it themselves, but also to communicate it to their own suppliers, their employees and their trading partners and to take suitable measure to ensure that it is complied with.
How does EnBW ensure compliance?
We aim to further develop our standards together with our suppliers. To this end, we ensure that they implement our standards for supply chain responsibility and verify this with measures such as self-report questionnaires, requested documentation and on-site audits. The focus is always on dialogue with our suppliers so that we can provide the best possible support for compliance with the Supplier Code of Conduct.
What happens in the event of noncompliance?
We aim for long-term and trusting business relationships. In the event of noncompliance with our Supplier Code of Conduct, the supplier concerned is required to give a commitment to effect remedial action or improvements within a reasonable time. If the supplier does not agree to such measures, EnBW has the right to suspend the business relationship in whole or part or terminate it at a reasonable period of notice.
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Where can I report violations?
Our suppliers and their employees have the opportunity to report potential or existing violations of the principles set out in the Supplier Code of Conduct at any time. Violations can be reported to: verdachtsfallmeldungen@enbw.com