Vodafone Group 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.
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.