Our employees are encouraged to procure goods and services in a responsible manner that considers ESG efforts and impacts of the suppliers during selection and/or contract renewal. Where applicable, they will conduct ad-hoc compliance checks on vendors of significant procurement sums during tender process. We prioritise working with suppliers who fulfil and outperform in the following areas:

• Fully comply with Supplier Code of Conduct, i.e. obey all applicable laws and regulations, care for staff, and minimise environmental footprint
• Adopt internationally recognised management systems related to sustainability including but not limited to ISO 14001 Environmental Management System, ISO 50001 Energy Management, ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety, ISO 9001 Quality Management, and ISO 26000 Social Responsibility
• Have sustainability policies and procedures in place and provide training to their staff

Where practical, we prioritise procuring goods that are:

• Durable and reusable
• Energy and water-efficient
• Recyclable and/or have high recyclable content
• Wood and paper products from well-managed sources, e.g. Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC)
• Chemical products that minimise environmental and health and safety hazards, e.g. low volatile organic compound (VOC) paints and adhesives
• Locally/regionally produced materials where available