Integrity is the foundation of responsible and entrepreneurial behavior. It forms the heart and the basis of sustainable work.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Siemens uses a Corporate Responsibility Self-Assessment (CRSA) to check if suppliers based in higher-risk countries adhere to the Siemens standards and sustainability rules.
Siemens uses External Sustainability Audits (ESA) to check if suppliers adhere the Siemens standards and sustainability rules. ESAs are intended to verify adherence to the requirements of the “Code of Conduct for Siemens Suppliers and Third-Party Intermediaries” and assess the sustainability performance of our supply chain.
To support the responsible sourcing of minerals (RMS) in our supply chain, Siemens has developed a Responsible Minerals Sourcing program, which is integrated into our purchasing process.
Carbon Reduction @ Suppliers is our program to support suppliers in their target setting and action plans for reducing their carbon footprints. The program consists of the Carbon Web Assessment (CWA) and a CO2 monitoring of our upstream supply chain emissions that allow us to actively manage the company carbon footprint of our suppliers.
Siemens is committed to transformative technologies for sustainable growth, reporting annual sustainability metrics and participating in sustainability ratings.
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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Our focus on digital transformation led us to select specific platforms for our daily business. Explore our supplier collaboration and engagement platforms for essential resources and features related to sustainable procurement topics.
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.
Our sustainable procurement video provides an overview of the big picture of our sustainable procurement approach and outlines the key activities required for it in 21 minutes.
The SCM Sustainability Platform (SSP) video introduces you to what happens on the Siemens SSP platform, the Siemens internal go-to-place for the most important sustainability topics in 3 minutes.
This web-based Code of Conduct training is designed to better understand the Code of Conduct in an interactive manner by using gamification elements and scenarios in 25 minutes.
Join Siemens Supplier Hub for training and collaborative solutions on your sustainability journey. Empower your business and unlock opportunities.
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 | The Business Conduct Guidelines (BCGs) are Siemens’ professional conduct cornerstone. | |
Carbon Reduction @ Suppliers | The program helps suppliers reduce carbon emissions. | |
Code of Conduct for Suppliers | Siemens ensures sustainability through its Code of Conduct. | |
Compliance is key to Siemens’ ethical standards. | ||
Environmental Protection, Health & Safety (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 | This platform covers all strategic procurement functions. | |
The global SCM homepage centralizes SCM process topics. | ||
Supplier+s is the supplier engagement platform for carbon reduction. | ||
Responsible Minerals Sourcing | Siemens promotes responsible mineral sourcing via this program. | |
Risk Detection & Assessment | Siemens' set of interconnected controlling mechanisms with regards to supplier risks | |
Sustainability | The DEGREE framework sets sustainability goals within Siemens. | |
Siemens’ sustainability metrics support global ratings. | ||
Siemens Sustainability Report including Corporate Sustainability Figures | The Sustainability Report lists Siemens’ key metrics. | |
This brochure details Siemens’ sustainable procurement activities. | ||
The Paris Agreement is a binding climate treaty. | ||
The UN Global Compact is the largest corporate sustainability initiative. | ||
Whistleblowing | Siemens' channels for reporting misconduct. |
