Walk Free+MSA Performance Indicators+Vestas Wind Systems+2021+Discussion
The statement mentions the number of supplier audits and onsite assessments completed in 2021. "Throughout 2021, a total of 42 audits were carried out globally by a third-party external auditor on suppliers falling within indirect scope...In addition to the Code of Conduct audits for indirect suppliers, 201 onsite supplier assessments were conducted by an external auditor" (page 4, Risk within Supply Chain section).
pg. 3
"In 2021, Vestas performed 3,438 supplier screenings to identify and mitigate potential risk. "
"The total number of Ethics Line cases raised in 2021 was 465. Of these cases, 96 were substantiated, leading to
various disciplinary actions, including 38 warnings and 45 dismissals. "
"To date, there have been no cases on modern slavery. "
pg. 4
"Our first conflict minerals program was completed in May 2021 achieving an 81% supplier response rate. Data was
gathered and analysed from 500 key suppliers with biggest spend (direct scope) for 2020 and the potential of having 3TGs in products, that are sold to Vestas. "
pg. 5
"The pilot program was completed inthe end of 2021 and reviewed 188 suppliers globally. "
"A total of 21 non-conformities including observations were detected in 2021, where a few of these non-conformities are
related to employee training and several observations on lack of policy dissemination within an organization."
"Among 201 assessed suppliers, the average score in the Code of Conduct chapter was 98%. "