ETHICAL AND EFFECTIVE
SOURCING IN POLAND
CENTRALCER INTRODUCES
PLASTIC BEER GLASSES
■THAT BIODEGRADE IN 3|
MONTHS, NOT 300 YEA
WWW.HEINEKENINTERNATIONAL.COM/SUPPLYCHAINRESPONSIBILITY
We have reworked our approach to auditing. As all our
approved packaging and raw materials suppliers are subject
to quality audits every four years, we have now built the
Supplier Code into our online audit tool. This means we
require all preferred suppliers to provide us with evidence
(policies and practices) on their compliance with our Code.
The tool delivers a standardised supplier rating on Supplier
Code compliance.
What we delivered
In 2008, we conducted audits at 25 per cent of our supplier
base versus our target of 20 per cent.
We are working towards meeting our target of full
implementation of the Supplier Code in the year 2010.
What we will do in 2009
Continue implementation in Western Europe and
Central and Eastern Europe
Start roll-out in Asia Pacific
Finalise pilot in Indonesia and conduct pilot in Nigeria
(originally planned for 2008)
Start roll-out in the Americas and Africa and the
Middle East
Set long-term targets for supply chain responsibility
for 2010 - 2020.
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Grupa Zywiec, Heineken's operating business in Poland began
the roll out of a new Supplier Code for responsible purchasing
in late 2007.
The Code is designed to ensure both ethical and effective sourcing
processes that reduce the risk of reputational and financial damage
through the supply chain. The Code also aims to encourage suppliers
that are not fully compliant to work alongside Heineken to achieve
the necessary standards within three years. Once achieved,
compliance with the Code will be monitored through regular audits.
"Our suppliers and their sales representatives have been very
cooperative during the process," says Leszek Bajdowski, head of
Group Purchasing at Grupa Zywiec. "That doesn't always mean they
know how to organise and present the information for us, so this is
an area where we're helping them as much as we can."
During the next stage of the initiative, to be implemented in 2009,
support programmes will be developed to help non-compliant
suppliers raise their standards. Because the suppliers are starting
from different points and operate in diverse areas ranging from
packaging materials and raw materials, to maintenance and
services, it will be important to offer them a tailored approach.
"Supply chain issues are becoming more important and our
approach must be supportive and collaborative. This is the best
and most mature way to raise standards generally across the supply
chain," says Leszek. "I feel very positively about this initiative
because it reflects well on our business in Poland."
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