This section covers activities related to the sourcing of raw materials that we use in our production plants. Sustainable sourcing of raw materials is the backbone of our business and key to our AAK Acceleration execution. The combination of the right raw materials and value-adding functionality is key to the wide range of solutions we offer. AAK Responsible Growth | 13 Supply chain objective Supplier Code of Conduct Introduced in late 2009, our Supplier Code of Conduct is an integral part of our approval system for new suppliers. During 2012, we were pleased to note the compliance of 95 percent of direct raw material suppliers, who were required to approve and sign the Code or demonstrate their compliance in some other way. Our objective for 2013 is that 98 percent of raw material suppliers will have confirmed their compliance with the Code. In West Africa, we have decided to implement the Code in a different way due to various linguistic and cultural obstacles. Because ethical requirements in business relations are not a widespread tradition in the region, more meetings and explanations are required to achieve the necessary understanding. In 2012, we achieved 90 percent recognition here and expect to raise it to 95 percent in 2013. Our Supplier Code of Conduct stipulates our requirements with regard to the following: Just as it is vital for us to obtain the right raw materials, we place equal emphasis on sustainable growing and procurement. For this reason we are implementing a Supplier Code of Conduct that applies to AAK’s direct raw material suppliers worldwide. Human rights Housing Child labour Young workers Working hours Remuneration Working Freedom of environment association Environment Corruption Forced labour Notification Discrimination Workplace violence
AAK Responsible Growth 2012-2013 - UK
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