Supply chain

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Our suppliers are our partners

BlueScope fosters responsible sourcing practices and conduct according to applicable laws and regulations, and to our own core aspirations and values expressed in Our Purpose & Our Bond, and the behaviours and principles of our Code of Conduct.

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Partnerships with shared values

Our partnerships with suppliers are crucial in sustainably managing the social, environmental and ethical risks inherent in our global supply. We seek to work with suppliers and partners who share similar values and take a similar approach to protecting human rights, caring for people and the environment, and creating a strong, sustainable future.

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Setting clear expectations

We carry out due diligence on prospective and existing suppliers, communicate our expectations and monitor alignment using as a basis our Responsible Sourcing Policy and Supplier Code of Conduct. See our policies for download below.

Our policies

BlueScope conducts its procurement and sourcing activities with integrity and in support of human rights, and we do not tolerate bribery, corruption and unlawful practices.

Although we do not tolerate critical breaches of our Supplier Code of Conduct, BlueScope does not walk away from suppliers facing genuine difficulties in achieving compliance. We encourage reporting of any observed or suspected misconduct – reporting can be made using this Reporting Business Conduct link.

Sets the intent, priority and drive to ensure we have sustainable sourcing practices. Access our Responsible Sourcing Policy in multiple languages.

 

Our supplier code of conduct policy sets out the minimum standards we expect of our suppliers, and that we expect our suppliers to communicate to their own suppliers, and so on, through the supply chain. Access our Supplier Code of Conduct in multiple languages.

BlueScope is committed to respecting and upholding human rights across our business practices and supply chains. We believe that everyone should be treated with dignity and respect, and we are working to ensure our business activities and practices are aligned with the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.

Our policies

BlueScope conducts its procurement and sourcing activities with integrity and in support of human rights, and we do not tolerate bribery, corruption and unlawful practices.

Although we do not tolerate critical breaches of our Supplier Code of Conduct, BlueScope does not walk away from suppliers facing genuine difficulties in achieving compliance. We encourage reporting of any observed or suspected misconduct – reporting can be made using this Reporting Business Conduct link.