Supply chain This section covers activities related to the sourcing of raw materials that AAK uses in its production plants. Sustainable sourcing of raw materials is the backbone of AAK’s business and a key element of the AAKtion program. The combination of the right raw materials and our co-development approach is key to the wide range of solutions offered. Just as it is vital for AAK to obtain the right raw materials, AAK places equal emphasis on sustainable growing and procurement. For this reason AAK has implemented a Supplier Code of Conduct that, among others, applies to AAK’s direct raw material suppliers worldwide. AAK Supplier Code of Conduct – a prerequisite Introduced in late 2009, the AAK Supplier Code of Conduct is now implemented with all direct raw material suppliers. The Supplier Code of Conduct is an integral part of the approval system of new raw material suppliers and compliance of the Code is a prerequisite for final approval. In West Africa, the Code has been implemented in a different way due to various linguistic and cultural challenges. 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. The AAK Supplier Code of Conduct stipulates requirements with regard to the following: Human rights Child labour Working hours Working environment Environment Forced labour Discrimination Housing Young workers Remuneration Freedom of association Corruption Notification Workplace violence
Hållbarhetsrapport 2015/2016
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