Supplier code of conduct
Supplier code of conduct
Supplier code of conduct
Plant & Food Research has a code of conduct which it expects its suppliers to adhere to.
Plant & Food Research expects its supplier of products and services (Suppliers) to be good corporate citizens and conduct their businesses in environmentally responsible ways.
More particularly, Plant & Food Research expects its Suppliers to:
Ethical behaviour
manage their activities and affairs, and conduct themselves, with integrity in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and ethical standards
not engage in any form of corruption
be transparent about their ethical policies and practices
Labour and human rights
adhere to international human rights standards in their workplace and monitor and address these standards within their supply chain
comply with New Zealand employment standards and maintain a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination
Health, safety and security
comply with workplace health and safety laws and regulations and maintain healthy and safe work environments
comply with any security requirements notified to them by Plant & Food Research
adequately protect any information, assets, tools and materials provided by Plant & Food Research and return these promptly when requested
Environmental sustainability
conduct their business in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and standards regarding the mitigation of impacts on, and protection of, the environment
work to improve their environmental sustainability and reduce their environmental impacts
Corporate social responsibility
pay their subcontractors promptly
consider including local, Māori, and Pasifika businesses to deliver the contract.