At Autronica, we hold ourselves and our suppliers to the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and ethical behaviour. This Supplier Code of Conduct outlines the principles, expectations, and requirements for ethical business conduct for all suppliers and partners who work with Autronica.
This document serves as a key governing framework for Autronica's suppliers, grounded in:
- International standards including key UN conventions, International Labour Organization (ILO) documents, and the OECD guidelines for multinational companies.
- The UN Global Compact’s principles concerning environment, human rights, labour conditions, and anti-corruption.
- Compliance with national laws across the countries where suppliers operate.
Autronica is dedicated to continuously improving the policies and practices that uphold the Supplier Code of Conduct. This document is reviewed annually to ensure its relevance and alignment with current best practices.
Suppliers must ensure that their products and services meet the highest quality standards, avoiding counterfeit parts and adhering to regulatory requirements. Quality assurance testing and continuous improvement are crucial to maintain consistency and excellence.
Suppliers must adhere to ethical business practices, including:
- Complying with global anti-corruption laws and guidelines and prohibiting any form of bribery or corruption in their operations.
- Engaging in fair competition practices and complying with all applicable antitrust and competition laws.
- Respecting human rights by prohibiting forced or child labour, ensuring fair wages, maintaining safe working conditions, and avoiding discriminatory practices.
- Suppliers must comply with all applicable trade laws and regulations, including export controls, sanctions, and import restrictions. All International Trade Compliance Standards must be followed and ensured that ethical business practices adherence to international norms.
Anti-Slavery and Human Trafficking
Suppliers are required to take active steps to combat modern slavery and human trafficking in their operations and supply chains, including:
- Prohibiting all forms of forced, bonded, or involuntary labour, including the use of prison labour.
- Ensuring that recruitment practices are transparent, ethical, and free from exploitative conditions, including the payment of recruitment fees by workers.
- Monitoring supply chains to identify and eliminate risks of slavery and human trafficking.
- Providing workers with written employment contracts in a language they understand, clearly outlining their rights and responsibilities.
- Complying with relevant laws and regulations concerning modern slavery and human trafficking.
Autronica expects suppliers to uphold these standards and to take proactive measures to promote dignity and respect throughout their supply chains.
Suppliers are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that reflects positively on Autronica and society at large. This includes:
- Implementing sustainable practices to minimize environmental impact, including waste management, resource conservation, and pollution prevention.
- Supporting and engaging in community development initiatives that contribute to societal well-being.
Suppliers must adhere to responsible sourcing practices, including:
- Ensuring that sourced materials do not contribute to human rights abuses or conflict.
- Maintaining transparency in sourcing practices to ensure ethical and sustainable supply chains.
Suppliers must handle all data responsibly, ensuring compliance with applicable data protection laws and implementing appropriate security measures to protect Autronica’s information and customer data.
Suppliers should have plans in place to ensure continuity of supply and safeguard operations against risks such as natural disasters, cyberattacks, or other disruptions.
Autronica reserves the right to audit and monitor its suppliers to ensure compliance with the Supplier Code of Conduct. This includes assessments of ethical practices, quality standards, and overall business conduct. Suppliers must:
- Participate in audits and reviews as requested.
- Respond to findings and recommendations, implementing corrective actions when necessary.
- Provide upon request any relevant documentation or access needed to verify compliance with applicable laws and regulations
Suppliers are encouraged to engage in continuous improvement initiatives across all aspects of their operations, including:
- Consistently improving product quality and services.
- Streamlining processes to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
- Enhancing environmental sustainability, reducing waste, and conserving resources.
Suppliers must provide secure and confidential channels for reporting unethical behaviour or compliance violations, ensuring:
- Protection against retaliation for whistleblowers.
- Thorough investigation of all reports.
- Transparency and feedback on the outcomes of investigations.