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Value chain

PDAid sets equally high standards for suppliers and partners all
over the world, as it does for itself. Therefore, a Code of Conduct
and programs for monitoring and following up on the company’s
most important suppliers have been established.

Extract of PDAid Code of Conduct

Open and honest dialogue with partners on Preferably, suppliers and partners have a proven
CSR-related issues is required – also when there CSR record of accomplishment, which may include:
are issues that have to be resolved.
• CSR, environmental, labour or climate certification.
Neither corruption nor fraudulent activities are • Adherence to the UN Global Compact initiative.
accepted. • Specific improvements in the CSR area.
• Environmental labeling of products or services,
No engagement with organizations or companies e.g. FSC CoC, Nordic or European eco-labels
that cannot comply with applicable legislation and
human rights conventions. Subcontractors’ performances within CSR are assessed
on an on-going basis through open and appreciative
Long-term and mutually fruitful partnerships are dialogue.
preferred.
Primary partners are provided with inspiration and
Suppliers and partners are expected to comply with expertise concerning CSR, thus encouraging continued
applicable legislation and international standards sustainable development.
for best business practices.
All stakeholders are encouraged to work with CSR and
take part in CSR-related networks such as the UNEP
Climate Neutral Network.

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