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Aim 4:
We will continue
to purchase and
trade ethically
How we will achieve this?
Our Cooperative buying group is well
known for building collaborative and
mutual benefit relationships with its
suppliers, whilst ensuring that they always
adhere to their Sustainable Procurement
Policy and Ethical Code of Conduct.
We expect all our suppliers to commit
to continuous improvement towards
compliance with the environmental,
human rights and labour standards
specified in these policies. We too aim
to operate to the highest professional
standards in our procurement activities,
and seek to:
- Develop a ‘best practice’ code of ethics policy for procurement.
- Establish effective two-way communication with suppliers
to achieve policy compliance.
- Pay our suppliers on time, according to the agreed terms of trade.
- Continue to champion local and Fairtrade sales growth for farmers
and producers .
- Develop an ethical sourcing policy for local suppliers to conform to.
- Support local producers to develop more sustainable ways
of working.
- Proactively engage with local suppliers to help them develop
their range and quality.
- Work with local government and partners to encourage healthier
choices through marketing and range of products.
- Continue to work with local authorities and partners on initiatives to
address food inequality.
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