Supplier compliance and ethics questions

1. Compliance and ethics (8)

1. Do you have an anti-bribery and corruption policy, and do staff receive training on it?Document requestedWhy we ask: Bribery by a supplier can create liability for the buyer. · Sent to: all supplier types
2. Do you screen your company, owners and partners against sanctions lists?Yes / NoWhy we ask: Dealing with sanctioned parties is prohibited in many jurisdictions. · Sent to: all supplier types
3. Are you, your owners or directors subject to any sanctions or debarment?Yes / NoWhy we ask: A direct compliance blocker. · Sent to: all supplier types
4. Do any of your owners or staff have a relationship with our employees that could be a conflict of interest?Yes / NoWhy we ask: Conflicts of interest undermine fair selection. · Sent to: all supplier types
5. Do you have a whistleblowing channel for staff and third parties?Yes / NoWhy we ask: Lets problems be reported before they grow. · Sent to: all supplier types
6. Have you been subject to regulatory fines or investigations in the last 5 years?Yes / NoWhy we ask: Indicates compliance risk. · Sent to: all supplier types
7. Do you hold all licences and permits required for the work you'd do for us?Document requestedWhy we ask: Unlicensed work can be stopped or invalid. · Sent to: all supplier types
8. Are you licensed for customs brokerage or dangerous goods where relevant?Document requestedWhy we ask: Some shipments require specific licences. · Sent to: Logistics and freight