Invensys Supply Chain Code of Conduct
Invensys Supply Chain Code of Conduct
At Invensys, we recognise that as a global company our responsibilities to ourselves and our
customers extend beyond our own operations into those of our suppliers,
contractors/subcontractors and consultants (collectively “Suppliers”). We continuously strive to
ensure that we deal with transparency and according to appropriate business standards and
expect our Suppliers to do the same.
To this end, we have developed the Invensys Supplier Code of Conduct (Supplier Code), which
integrates into it many relevant aspects of the Invensys Code of Conduct, leaving out provisions
that are not necessarily relevant to Suppliers but more relevant to Invensys employees. We
require that all Suppliers at a minimum comply with the Supplier Code
The basic premise of the Supplier Code is that Suppliers must not only operate in full
compliance with the laws, rules and regulations of the countries in which they operate, but draw
upon internationally recognized standards in order to make advances in the areas of social and
environmental responsibility.
In selecting its Suppliers, Invensys may give preference to those that are socially and
environmentally progressive and who will comply with the letter and spirit of the Supplier Code.
Non-compliance with the Supplier Code may not only result in Supplier disqualification for future
business with Invensys, but serve as a ground to terminate, without Invensys liability, any
pending Invensys purchase order or contract with a Supplier.
■ Governance/Compliance.
All Invensys Suppliers shall:
Ensure their operations and the products and/or services supplied to Invensys comply
with Invensys specifications and all national, local and other applicable laws and
regulations.
Not offer or provide, directly or indirectly, anything of value, including cash, gifts,
entertainment, bribes or kickbacks to any Invensys employee, representative, customer,
or any government official, in connection with any Invensys business or procurement
activity.
Not engage in any activity that shall create a conflict of interest with its obligations to
Invensys, and Suppliers shall report any conflicts of interest that come to its attention.
Safeguard, respect and not use any non-public Invensys (or other) confidential
information personal gain or share with others for their gain.
Respect and comply with business gifts and entertainment policies for Suppliers established
by Invensys.
■ Trade Compliance:
All Invensys Suppliers shall:
Understand and follow applicable international trade control and customs laws and
regulations.
Never participate in boycotts or other restrictive trade practices prohibited or penalized
under US or other applicable laws.
Make sure all transactions are screened for embargoed countries/restricted parties in
accordance with applicable export/import requirements.
■ Commitment to Employees.
All Invensys Suppliers shall:
Not use forced, bonded or indentured labour or involuntary prison labour.
Not use or employ workers younger that the applicable minimum age.
Not permit at its facilities or that of its suppliers any actual or threat of harsh and
inhumane treatment, including any sexual or other harassment, sexual abuse, corporal
punishment, mental or physical coercion or verbal abuse of workers, or permit any
retaliation against those who report such acts.
Engage in fair and anti-discriminatory employment practices in the hiring, payment,
benefits, advancement, termination and retirement of its employees as provided or
protected by applicable law.
Recognize and respect any rights of workers to exercise lawful rights of free association
for the purpose of collective bargaining as provided by applicable law or regulation.
Observe applicable laws and regulations governing wages and hours.
Comply with applicable data protection and data privacy laws.
Maintain emergency response (including evacuation) procedures, worker training and
drills, adequate exit facilities and business recovery plans.
Have and enforce a written policy prohibiting the use of drugs and alcohol in the
workplace.
Provide adequate measures at its facilities to address the security of employees,
information, IT assets and business continuity.
Provide its workers a clean, safe and healthy work environment in compliance with all
applicable laws, regulations, standards and permits for workplace health and safety and
to provide appropriate training in furtherance thereof.
Suppliers are encouraged to work with local governments and communities to improve
the educational, cultural, economic and social well-being of the communities in which
they live and serve.
Any Supplier or employee of a Supplier who becomes aware of any existing or potential breach
of the Supplier Code shall promptly notify the Invensys VP Supply Management
@ [email protected] or the Invensys Helpline. Please see our
website for further details.
Invensys may ask Suppliers to provide evidence of compliance with the Supplier Code and to
report to Invensys any instances of non-compliance. In addition, Invensys reserves the right to
audit Suppliers for compliance to the Supplier Code.
All enquiries in relation to the Supplier Code and its interpretation or application to Suppliers
should be address to the Invensys VP Global Supply Management @
[email protected] .