INTRODUCTION
OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE
PEOPLE-FIRST CULTURE CUSTOMER-CENTERED INNOVATION
GRI INDEX
Supply Chain Management
Leading the Way in Supply Chain Sustainability S&C maintains membership in the Sustainable Supply Chain Alliance (SSCA), an organization of public utilities and suppliers that work together to advance sustainability best practices. In 2023, the SSCA presented S&C with a Leading Practices in Supply Chain Sustainability Case Study award. The award recognizes S&C’s global initiative to become a 99 percent landfill-free company and was presented at the 2023 SSCA Sustainable Sourcing Conference.
We conduct screening processes to ensure potential suppliers align with S&C’s values. Our global sourcing and strategic supply chain team regularly conducts interviews, facility tours, financial reviews, and other assessments to ensure ongoing compliance. If a supplier does not pass the initial approval process, we provide guidance on corrective actions and conduct a re-evaluation. PROMOTING SUSTAINABILITY THROUGH OUR SUPPLY CHAIN We expect suppliers to conduct their operations in a manner that protects the environment and complies with all applicable environmental laws and regulations. As part of our environmental stewardship responsibility, we mitigate our environmental impacts through practices that include: • Sourcing regionally to reduce environmental impact from transportation • Promoting efficient materials use and mitigating waste in packaging • Mapping efficient routes and optimizing load size to drive energy efficiency and reduce emissions
We partner with suppliers that share our values and commitments to maintain a reliable and responsive supply chain. We prioritize suppliers that pursue continuous improvement and demonstrate focused efforts around diversity and inclusion, human rights, and environmental stewardship. Our Supplier Code of Conduct outlines our approach to supply chain management and is included in our contracts. Key principles include expectations on specific topics, including: • Brand and trademarks • Health and safety
• Information confidentiality • Labor and human rights • Environmental responsibility • Diversity and equal opportunities • Accuracy of records • Compensation and working hours • Conflicts of interest • Payments, gratuities, and gifts
We actively participate in industry organizations and contribute thought leadership to advance a more sustainable, resilient grid. These memberships are part of our efforts to foster collaborative relationships and share best practices.
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