Publishes Responsible Purchasing Code of Conduct
Does the company publish a Responsible Purchasing Code of Conduct (aka Buyer Code)?
About the data
Purchasing practices are the way that a company interacts and does business with the manufacturers that supply their products. It encompasses strategic planning, sourcing, development, purchasing (buying) and the underlying behaviours, values and principles which impact workers.
Methodology
In this question you are being asked to identify whether the company publishes a Responsible Purchasing Code of Conduct (aka Buyer Code).
Where to look for this information:
- Corporate Social Responsibility report
- In Modern Slavery Statement or
- California Transparency Act disclosure
- Company documents
- Company policies
- Company websites
- Company code of conduct
- Parent company documents (only if the parent company is linked to from the brands website)
Good keywords for your searches include:
- Purchasing Practices
- Responsible Purchasing Code
- Buyer Code
Where to look for this information:
- Corporate Social Responsibility report
- In Modern Slavery Statement or
- California Transparency Act disclosure
- Company documents
- Company policies
- Company websites
- Company code of conduct
- Parent company documents (only if the parent company is linked to from the brands website)
Good keywords for your searches include:
- Purchasing Practices
- Responsible Purchasing Code
- Buyer Code
Value Type
Category
Options
Yes
No
Research Policy
Designer Assessed