In relation to our efforts to operate in a sustainable way, we kindly draw the suppliers attention to our specific environmental requirements:

general commitment to sustainable business operations

  • The supplier undertakes to comply with all applicable laws and regulations and to have all required permits and authorizations a priori, and to provide proof of this on first request.

  • The supplier undertakes to make unremitting efforts to make its business operations ever more sustainable.

  • The supplier undertakes to develop an appropriate environmental care system, which is preferably certified. Such an appropriate care system is based on relevant objectives and provides the necessary means to achieve them ; it regularly monitors the achievements and adjusts the objectives if necessary.

  • The supplier undertakes to minimize the production of waste and the use of water and energy within its own organization by optimizing its production process.

  • The supplier undertakes to increase the “recycled content” of its products, insofar as this can be done without relevant loss of quality and without other adverse consequences for the environment, public health, etc.

  • The supplier undertakes to strive for minimization of the impact on the environment, also when providing supporting services, such as transport, after-sales service, etc.
  • We prefer suppliers who comply with eco-labelling schemes to ensure product durability. Examples: EU Ecolabel, Nordic Swan, European Energy Label, FSC, PEFC,…

requirements for potentially dangerous or harmful products

  • The chemicals supplier can demonstrate that all products are REACH compliant and not subject to applicable legislation to limit or prohibit the marketing or use of certain substances that pose an unacceptable risk to human health or to the environment.
  • The supplier of products for electrical installations can demonstrate that its products comply with the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) directive.