Tool 4 – Supplier Engagement
Tool 4 focuses on supplier engagement approaches that will drive co-operation in improving sustainability performance.
Step Guide
STEP
1
Communicate your environmental and social priorities and policies to suppliers and ask for suggestions on how they can hep you address them
STEP
2
Issue a request for information to key suppliers on products/services with high environmental and social impacts to assess how these impacts are being addressed
STEP
3
Recognise suppliers who provide innovative solutions – a sustainability recognition programme can be a motivator for some suppliers as it demonstrates client satisfaction
STEP
4
Integrate sustainability criteria into the selection process for new suppliers
STEP
5
Share the benefits from cost savings with suppliers
Community, Economics, Environment, Ethical Business, Management, Rehabilitation
Supplier Engagement at Coca-Cola
Surveying suppliers to identify their views on ways to seek sustainability innovation