Responsible procurement

Managing our sourcing, procurement and supply chain in a responsible way constitutes an essential part of our sustainability efforts. By setting up policies, defining ESG requirements and carrying out supplier assessments and audits, we make sure our values are embedded throughout the life cycle of our products and operations.

We maintain our high standards and select supply chain partners that share our commitment to sustainability in all its forms.

Our approach to ensure a responsible and sustainable procurement process for Armacell includes criteria that are compatible with the protection of the environment and the mitigation of climate change, the fair treatment of employees, health and safety considerations, integrity, transparency, quality, and a clear positive contribution to society at large.

Our long-term commitment

Our accountability and engagement for a better and cleaner future date back to 2006. Since then, we have been committed to the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) and embedded its Ten Principles into our strategies and operations. We uphold these principles and report on our progress annually in our sustainability report.

Supplier qualification process

We consider our suppliers to be critical partners in our sustainability efforts.

As defined in our supplier qualification process, we expect our suppliers to comply with all applicable laws and regulations relating to employment, safety, human rights, the environment, anti-bribery and anti-corruption, among others. We further expect suppliers to enforce these principles to their own suppliers across their value chain.

Supplier assessment process

We evaluate our supply chain and include specific environmental, social and governance considerations and risk exposures. Our goal is to mitigate these risks, wherever possible, through proactive measures and consistent monitoring.

Armacell’s supplier code of conduct

Responsible and ethical conduct is fundamental to the way we do business. As a member of the UN Global Compact (UNGC) initiative, Armacell pursues the vision of a more inclusive and sustainable economy for the benefit of all people, communities and markets, now and in future.

One part of our commitment is to ensure that our business partners align their operations and strategies with the Ten Principles of the UNGC in the areas of human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption.

The Armacell Supplier Code of Conduct outlines our high standards and expectations.