Dear Supplier,
Our company affirms commitment to the ten principles outlined by the UN Global Compact and actively supports the sustainable development goals and initiatives set by the United Nations.
We operate with transparency, strict adherence to the law, honesty, and efficiency.
In line with these principles, our company highly values and encourages the following principles and provisions in the operations of our suppliers:
- Foster an inclusive work environment that promotes equality and does not tolerate any form of discrimination, acknowledging and valuing the contributions of each individual.
- Uphold human rights in accordance with the law, the UN Universal Declaration, and the underlying principles of the International Labor Organization (ILO).
- Manage business operations in a manner that ensures the safety and well-being of employees and the general public.
- Prohibit any involvement of child labor or any form of forced labor.
- Comply with relevant environmental and social regulations and standards.
- Demonstrate a strong commitment to sustainable development principles by utilizing environmentally friendly materials, emphasizing energy and water conservation, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and handling environmentally hazardous substances (materials, preparations, products) safely through appropriate labeling, handling, transportation, storage, and disposal practices.
- Develop and implement an environmental policy and conduct business activities in line with the policy.
- Consider the origin, composition, and sustainability of purchased products, as well as the ethical aspects and sustainability of the production and transportation processes. Whenever feasible, utilize materials with recognized ethical, sustainability, and supply chain certifications, such as ISO 14001, FSC, PEFC, EPD, among others.
- Strive to utilize resources in an intelligent and responsible manner, integrating this approach throughout the supply chain and business operations.
Our company refrains from providing unfair advantages or privileges to our business partners and maintains strong business relationships based on mutually beneficial outcomes. When selecting suppliers, we follow an open and transparent process, prioritizing the most favorable combination of price, quality of goods/services, and the supplier's solid reputation and we adhere to the Procedure for Procurement of Goods, Works, and Services of Sovereign Wealth Fund “Samruk-Kazyna” JSC as well as organizations in which “Samruk-Kazyna” JSC directly or indirectly holds fifty percent or more of voting shares or participatory interests, based on ownership or trust management, approved by the Board of Directors of “Samruk-Kazyna” JSC.
This Supplier Questionnaire serves as a mandatory tool to assess suppliers' compliance with social and environmental regulations and laws. It ensures that all suppliers associated with our company meet the required standards.