Responsible sourcing

Supplier requirements

At minimum, suppliers are expected to comply with all relevant laws and aim towards decent work principles. This prioritises the respect and protection of worker rights, safe working spaces and equality of opportunity and treatment for workers of all genders.

To guide suppliers on these requirements, our Responsible Sourcing Standard for Suppliers is the equivalent of a ‘Supplier Code of Conduct’ outlining our minimum expectations. Participation in our responsible sourcing programme is a mandatory requirement for suppliers and is embedded in our supplier management processes and contracting arrangements.

In summary, all suppliers are required to:

1. Commit to Responsible Business Practice
   Every supplier to our business is required to comply with relevant laws and commit to Responsible Sourcing requirements as a pre-condition to supply.
   
   
2. Complete a Self-Assessment
   Suppliers are to complete a self-assessment questionnaire (SAQ), including making updates to the information provided. The SAQ is typically required during supplier registration, qualification, updates and sourcing events.
   
   
3. Provide evidence of a Third Party Assessment
   Suppliers may be required to provide evidence of previously conducted responsible sourcing assessments, or be requested to conduct a new, third party assessment.
   
   
4. Manage your risk
   Where Responsible Sourcing risk has been identified - including any breaches to the Standard - suppliers are required to inform Anglo American, develop corrective action plans with realistic timelines to address them and provide feedback on progress.