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Sustainability in the supply chain

Integrity is the foundation of responsible and entrepreneurial behavior. It forms the heart and the basis of sustainable work.

Seize opportunities, minimize risks, live our values

Sustainability is our guiding principle. Through sustainable development we make our contribution to a more equitable global economy and provide energy-efficient, durable products and solutions for our customers. To acknowledge our Sustainability responsibility within the supply chain as a worldwide acting company, we have committed ourselves to high standards of work.

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Risk detection and assessment

We've established an interconnected system of risk detection processes and assessment tools to ensure transparency and awareness regarding adherence to our Code of Conduct within our supplier base.

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Key pillars

Our key pillars ensure a systematic, standardized and on the same time customized approach to handle our sustainable procurement topics. In the following, our key pillars of our sustainable procurement efforts are explained.

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Code of conduct

Committed to high Sustainability standards, we expect the same from our suppliers. Our Siemens sustainability standards and principles are ensured in our Code of Conduct. The Code of Conduct guarantees the effective establishment of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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Facts & Figures

Siemens is committed to transformative technologies for sustainable growth, reporting annual sustainability metrics and participating in sustainability ratings.

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Our sustainability indicators

Siemens takes it upon itself to report annual sustainability metrics. These are listed in the publicly available Siemens Sustainability Statement.

Additionally, Siemens participates in sustainability ratings.

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Training corner

In this section, you’ll find a carefully curated selection of informative videos and media that explain a wide range of our sustainable procurement topics. Whether you’re looking to learn something new or deepen your understanding, our collection has you covered.

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Helpful links

We gathered for you valuable references and resources to enhance your understanding, clustered by topic and sorted from A to Z.

Topic

Link

Short Description

Business Conduct Guidelines

Siemens BCG

The Business Conduct Guidelines (BCGs) are Siemens’ professional conduct cornerstone.

Carbon Reduction @ Suppliers

Carbon Reduction @ Suppliers Homepage

The program helps suppliers reduce carbon emissions.

Code of Conduct for Suppliers

Siemens Code of Conduct Homepage

Siemens ensures sustainability through its Code of Conduct.

Compliance @ Siemens

Compliance is key to Siemens’ ethical standards.

Environmental Protection,

Health & Safety (EHS) /

Management Systems

EHS / Management systems

Environmental protection and health are core to our work.

OECD Business Conduct

Guidelines

OECD Guidelines on Responsible Business Conduct (external link)

These OECD guidelines offer responsible business recommendations.

Platforms

SCM STAR (Supplier Portal)

This platform covers all strategic procurement functions.

Supply Chain Management Portal

The global SCM homepage centralizes SCM process topics.

supplier+s (external link)

Supplier+s is the supplier engagement platform for carbon reduction.

Responsible Minerals Sourcing

Responsible Minerals Sourcing Homepage

Siemens promotes responsible mineral sourcing via this program.

Risk Detection & Assessment

Risk Detection & Assessment Homepage

Siemens' set of interconnected controlling mechanisms with regards to supplier risks

Sustainability

Sustainability at Siemens (incl. DEGREE Framework)

The DEGREE framework sets sustainability goals within Siemens.

Siemens Sustainability Ratings & Rankings

Siemens’ sustainability metrics support global ratings.

Siemens Sustainability Report including Corporate Sustainability Figures

The Sustainability Report lists Siemens’ key metrics.

Siemens Sustainable Procurement Brochure

This brochure details Siemens’ sustainable procurement activities.

UN Climate Change: Paris Agreement (external link)

The Paris Agreement is a binding climate treaty.

UN Global Compact (external link)

The UN Global Compact is the largest corporate sustainability initiative.

Whistleblowing

Whistleblowing & Reporting Channels

Siemens' channels for reporting misconduct.