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| To ensure that our top 20 suppliers meet our Sustainable Supply Chain Code of Conduct by 2012. |
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| We've reviewed our approach to sustainable supply chain management (SSCM). We include an assessment tool with supporting materials to help suppliers along the sustainability journey. |
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| Increased consumer awareness of environmental issues has led to increased demand for organizations that can supply socially and environmentally responsible products, without compromising the welfare of their employees. |
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| We can provide real leadership to ensure acceptable standards are adopted by those we work with. By encouraging our suppliers to work in a more sustainable way, we aim to reduce the environmental and social impact of our businesses, whilst helping to reduce costs. |
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| Westpac works with a large number of suppliers such as airlines, suppliers of computer systems, uniforms, car fleet partners and advertising agencies. We have set a goal to seek suppliers who share our commitment to best practices and continuous improvement in |
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ethical business practices |
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management practices that respect the rights of employees and the local community |
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minimising our impact on the environment |
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providing a safe and healthy work place. |
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| We're working with Business New Zealand to develop best practice sustainable supply chain guidelines, for businesses in New Zealand. |
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| We currently ask our suppliers to state their sustainability credentials and aim to meet with them regularly to discuss and share best practice in sustainability. |
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| > our SSCM policy (PDF 55kb) |
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| File won't open? You'll need Adobe Reader. |
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| You can make a difference in your own work environment by making a few changes to encourage your suppliers to adopt sustainability best practices. |
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visit New Zealand Business Council for Sustainable Development for more information about implementing a sustainable supply chain management plan for your business |
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visit New Zealand Packaging Council |
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brainstorm more ideas and let us know about them. |
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