Supplier relationships

The goal of permanently implementing the Global Compact principles into the ALTANA supply chain was explicitly added to the organizational manual of the ALTANA procurement organization as a guiding principle. Thus, the principles of the Global Compact have been communicated to the employees of the Group-wide procurement network. A separate supplier Code of Conduct version designed for external use is presented as part of the ALTANA company presentation during supplier visits and audits to ensure direct communication of these goals to suppliers.

The following measures were implemented in 2010:

1. Integration of the Global Compact principles into the ALTANA Corporate Procurement Supplier Code of Conduct
2. Communication of obligations by presenting the Supplier Code of Conduct during supplier visits and audits
3. Review of compliance with principles during supplier visits and audits
4. Integration of Global Compact principles into the ALTANA Corporate Procurement Organizational Manual
5. Communication of the ALTANA Code of Conduct within the scope of the ALTANA Intranet section Corporate Procurement