Our company is committed to sustainable purchasing.

We recognize that the types of products and services we buy each have inherent social, human health, environmental and economic impacts. Our company therefore endeavours to make procurement decisions that embody the company’s commitment to sustainability. Responsible procurement will be given systematic consideration alongside factors such as price and quality. We encourage our suppliers to work with us and to improve continuously with respect to the Policy.

Wherever possible, all staff will pursue the following goals and adhere to the specified principles when purchasing products, material and services.

Scope

This policy will be part of the Sustainability Policy. The policy is applicable to the procurement activities conducted by all employees of our company.

This policy is effective immediately after approval by Managing Director and circulation to staff. The policy will be formally reviewed every 2 years to ensure its relevancy. The Managing Director or an officer delegated with such authority must approve any deviations to this policy.

Sustainable Purchasing Principles

Our Sustainable Procurement Policy has the following core principles:

1. Minimal and bulk purchasing

Purchasing shall only be made once it has been determined that the product or service is absolutely necessary and cannot be avoided. Purchase decisions shall be made in the context of the waste hierarchy to avoid, reduce, reuse and recycle. Regularly used products are purchased in bulk in order to reduce the amount of packaging materials. Example: we operate a paper-free office.

2. Fairer products

We will prefer locally produced, organic and where possible fair-trade products. We will ensure that the producer follows fair business practices, including transparency and adherence to law, human rights and economic/social equity, and environmental and animal protection. Fair Trade labeling may help identify such products. Whenever possible, suppliers should be asked to disclose ethical information regarding production and labor outsourcing. Example: we only purchase FairTrade, bio-rated coffee.

3. Sustainable option

Our company gives preference to newer, low energy models when purchasing new equipment (computers, printers, vehicles, etc). Example: all equipment has 5* energy efficient rating.