The following excerpt is from Nokia Supplier Requirements and details the ethical, environmental and labor related policies that our suppliers must have in place within their own company and towards their own suppliers.

Company values and business conduct

Supplier shall have an ethical conduct policy, such as a code of conduct, defining how Supplier understands and manages the ethical impacts of its business operations and reflecting its company values and culture. The policy shall reflect respect for human rights and demonstrate commitment to them, ethical business conduct and to continuous improvement.

Management shall ensure all relevant personnel is trained in and aware of the ethical conduct policy and related practices and risks and shall be able to provide evidence of employee awareness. Records of training shall be kept.

Environment

Supplier shall have an environmental policy, defining how Supplier manages environmental issues related to its business. The policy shall state a commitment to environmental protection, pollution prevention, compliance with environmental legislation and continuous improvement. Management shall be able to provide evidence of employee awareness.

More information about our environment requirements for suppliers.

Human resources

Supplier shall have a Human Resources (HR) policy(ies), defining how Supplier manages its employees. The policy shall be applicable locally and globally, as relevant, and ensure employees are treated with respect and dignity and in compliance with local labor law and recognized international labor standards (i.e. ILO and relevant UN conventions). The policy(ies) shall cover, for example, recruitment and exit, occupational health and safety and equal opportunity. Where applicable, it shall cover also temporary labor and employees working outside Supplier’s premises (e.g., at Nokia’s premises). Management shall ensure that the associated HR processes are communicated and understood by HR personnel.

More information about our human resources requirements for suppliers.

Programs for improving environmental and ethical performance

Supplier shall set environmental and labor condition requirements (e.g., occupational health and safety, ethical conduct) for its sub-suppliers, including waste handling/recycling sub-suppliers. Evaluate their performance and set improvement targets. The requirements shall be aligned with Nokia requirements. If a sub-supplier is used for waste disposal, Supplier shall ensure it is appropriately authorized and licensed.