Responsible procurement
Better material decisions. A longer view.
Our sourcing priorities: understand the application, consider maintenance and ask for evidence.
A practical starting point
Industrial purchasing involves choices about materials, replacement parts and the information available to evaluate them. Our aim is to bring these questions into the sourcing conversation, without treating a product category or a label as proof of sustainability.
Environmental sustainability
Our environmental priorities for industrial purchasing: consider waste, packaging and resource use, and ask for product-specific evidence.
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Start with the application, approved manufacturers and requirements that can be checked before a purchasing decision.
Explore this topicMaterial life & maintenance
Consider compatibility, replacement parts and technical assessment when planning the next stage of an industrial component's service life.
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Separate product markings, manufacturer records and environmental statements so each sourcing decision rests on the right evidence.
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