The scope of activities and business processes have a significant impact on the economic life of the country, therefore the company pays special attention to sustainable development and the implementation of social responsibility.
The purpose of our Supplier Code of Conduct is to ensure that the suppliers we work with comply with internationally recognized human rights, labour rights and environmental standards.
Compliance with the terms of our Supplier Code of Conduct is a prerequisite to any supplier agreement or contract.
We aim to establish the sustainability and responsibility of our operations in all procurement processes, including supplier evaluation and selection processes, AKVATERA LT, UAB considers the Code of Ethics for Suppliers as an integral part of cooperation with suppliers. We believe that dialogue and close cooperation for sustainability and sustainable development enable us to develop successfully and have a positive impact on our suppliers, and this approach benefits both us and our suppliers, as well as the social and business environment.
We cooperate with the best suppliers who are constantly improving their activities and striving to meet the growing market expectations, and we encourage them to implement and improve responsible business practices that comply with the guidelines of the AKVATERA LT, UAB Code of Ethics for Suppliers.
We are committed to working with suppliers who understand and support our approach and seek to improve good practice in areas that matter to us.
We expect from our suppliers:
- Ensuring the safety and health of employees;
- To ensure decent and non-discriminatory working conditions;
- Respect for human rights;
- Responsible personal data management and storage;
- Continuous improvement in environmental impact management;
- Responsible sourcing and use of raw materials;
- Responsible waste management;
- Management of the impact of the responsible supplier’s activities on society and the environment;
- Fight against corruption;
- High standards of business ethics.
When selecting suppliers based on various parameters, we must give priority to those suppliers who recognize and adhere to the company’s Code of Ethics for Suppliers.