Product & Order Conformity
Meet the defined technical and quality requirements, guarantee product traceability where applicable, report any non-conformity or deviation, meet agreed deadlines and provide evidence of conformity on request.
Legal & Regulatory Compliance
Comply with applicable law and regulation, contractual requirements and the specific technical requirements of customers along the chain, including legislation on environment, occupational health and safety, human rights, data protection, trade restrictions, exports and sanctions.
Human Rights & Working Conditions
Prohibit child and forced labour in all its forms, respect internationally recognised human rights, guarantee equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion, ensure ethical recruitment, prevent harassment and abuse, and respect freedom of association and collective bargaining.
Health & Safety at Work
Ensure safe working conditions, identify, assess and control workplace risks, provide adequate protective equipment, train employees, prevent accidents and occupational disease, and prepare for and respond to emergencies.
Ethics & Business Conduct
Prevent corruption, bribery, money laundering, conflicts of interest and fraud; ensure fair competition, data protection and respect for intellectual property; keep complete and accurate records; and provide channels for reporting irregularities, protected against retaliation.
Environment
Prevent pollution, reduce waste, reuse and recycle materials, use natural resources sustainably, cut greenhouse gas emissions, improve energy efficiency and decarbonise, and manage water, air, soil, chemicals and biodiversity responsibly.
Conflict Minerals & Raw Materials
Act responsibly regarding the origin of raw materials, avoid minerals from conflict-affected or high-risk areas, apply supply chain due diligence where applicable, and cooperate with automotive requirements on critical raw materials.
Cascading the Requirements
Pass these principles on to their own suppliers and subcontractors, ensuring the applicable requirements are transmitted along the supply chain and that compliance is monitored where applicable.
Monitoring & Evaluation
EPALFER may request documentary evidence, carry out supplier assessments, send sustainability questionnaires, review non-compliances and request action plans to correct them.