Suppliers
Integrating social and environmental factors
This approach is
structured by a foundation of five "sustainable development bricks"
common to all our framework contracts.
Developing the supplier portfolio and strengthening relations
The supplier approval process aims to build a balanced commercial relationship with suppliers for the long term, based on an explicit contract. Most of our framework contracts are for three years.
Involving suppliers in our commitment to safety
All framework contracts affected by this issue include clauses relating to workplace safety, combating discrimination and so on. The accident prevention clause included in framework contracts signed with VINCI-approved temporary worker recruitment companies allies them with our "zero accidents" goal, through a charter enshrining a mutual commitment to workplace safety. A working group comprising accident prevention specialists and human resources managers from VINCI subsidiaries worked throughout 2007 with 12 pilot companies to measure the accident frequency rate of temporary workers employed by VINCI companies in France. This effort was extended to all approved temporary worker recruitment companies in France in 2008. It helps the subsidiaries concerned target the specific actions to be undertaken with these companies, in particular as regards improving induction of temporary employees and relations between construction site managers and recruitment company managers. The same partnership approach was strengthened in 2007 with Renault to enhance prevention of road risks.
Involving suppliers in our environmental policy on waste
Our waste policy aims to work with suppliers to reduce the quantity of waste imported (packaging) or generated (residues, obsolete equipment), control its removal, increase the proportion of recycled waste and limit the environmental risks associated with waste disposal. Framework contracts addressing these concerns have been signed with service companies for collection, recycling and disposal of waste, whether worksite waste or computer waste (WEEE).
In a move that addresses both environmental and civic concerns, VINCI has signed framework contracts with organisations engaged in projects combining inclusion through work and international solidarity. The Association des Paralysés de France (APF), an organisation working with disabled people, collected 40.6 tonnes of electrical waste in 2008. It also recycles our printer cartridges and sells them back at an attractive price to Group companies. Treatment and recycling of VINCI's waste - electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) , cartridges, cabling, signage and papers – brought in revenue of over €142,000 for APF in 2008. This system of responsible cost-reduction is a win-win initiative for VINCI and for APF.
Involving suppliers in our environmental policy on greenhouse gas emissions
We encourage buyers to include the issue of reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in their dealings with suppliers in order to identify their best practices and support their efforts on this point. The ultimate aim is to develop - at local level or on a broader scale - mutually agreed, concrete actions that reduce the total quantity of GHG generated, thanks to a partnership between our subsidiaries and their suppliers.
Systematically including the Global Compact clause in all VINCI framework contracts
The 10 principles of the Global Compact are quoted in full in all our framework contracts. A special clause requires suppliers to alert VINCI in the event of non-compliance with any of these principles by any of its subsidiaries (no alert in 2007) and to advise us of their best practices to ensure the principles are promoted.
Any supplier refusing to sign this clause will not be approved by VINCI.
Further "bricks" are added to this common base depending on the specific issues encountered in some supplier markets. For instance, consistent with our strong commitment to equal opportunities, in 2008 we approached all approved temporary worker recruitment companies with a view to including a clause dealing with anti-discrimination in their framework contracts. Each of the signatory companies undertakes to report any cases of proven or perceived discrimination.
Developing the supplier portfolio and strengthening relations
The supplier approval process aims to build a balanced commercial relationship with suppliers for the long term, based on an explicit contract. Most of our framework contracts are for three years.
Involving suppliers in our commitment to safety
All framework contracts affected by this issue include clauses relating to workplace safety, combating discrimination and so on. The accident prevention clause included in framework contracts signed with VINCI-approved temporary worker recruitment companies allies them with our "zero accidents" goal, through a charter enshrining a mutual commitment to workplace safety. A working group comprising accident prevention specialists and human resources managers from VINCI subsidiaries worked throughout 2007 with 12 pilot companies to measure the accident frequency rate of temporary workers employed by VINCI companies in France. This effort was extended to all approved temporary worker recruitment companies in France in 2008. It helps the subsidiaries concerned target the specific actions to be undertaken with these companies, in particular as regards improving induction of temporary employees and relations between construction site managers and recruitment company managers. The same partnership approach was strengthened in 2007 with Renault to enhance prevention of road risks.
Involving suppliers in our environmental policy on waste
Our waste policy aims to work with suppliers to reduce the quantity of waste imported (packaging) or generated (residues, obsolete equipment), control its removal, increase the proportion of recycled waste and limit the environmental risks associated with waste disposal. Framework contracts addressing these concerns have been signed with service companies for collection, recycling and disposal of waste, whether worksite waste or computer waste (WEEE).
In a move that addresses both environmental and civic concerns, VINCI has signed framework contracts with organisations engaged in projects combining inclusion through work and international solidarity. The Association des Paralysés de France (APF), an organisation working with disabled people, collected 40.6 tonnes of electrical waste in 2008. It also recycles our printer cartridges and sells them back at an attractive price to Group companies. Treatment and recycling of VINCI's waste - electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) , cartridges, cabling, signage and papers – brought in revenue of over €142,000 for APF in 2008. This system of responsible cost-reduction is a win-win initiative for VINCI and for APF.
Involving suppliers in our environmental policy on greenhouse gas emissions
We encourage buyers to include the issue of reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in their dealings with suppliers in order to identify their best practices and support their efforts on this point. The ultimate aim is to develop - at local level or on a broader scale - mutually agreed, concrete actions that reduce the total quantity of GHG generated, thanks to a partnership between our subsidiaries and their suppliers.
Systematically including the Global Compact clause in all VINCI framework contracts
The 10 principles of the Global Compact are quoted in full in all our framework contracts. A special clause requires suppliers to alert VINCI in the event of non-compliance with any of these principles by any of its subsidiaries (no alert in 2007) and to advise us of their best practices to ensure the principles are promoted.
Any supplier refusing to sign this clause will not be approved by VINCI.
Further "bricks" are added to this common base depending on the specific issues encountered in some supplier markets. For instance, consistent with our strong commitment to equal opportunities, in 2008 we approached all approved temporary worker recruitment companies with a view to including a clause dealing with anti-discrimination in their framework contracts. Each of the signatory companies undertakes to report any cases of proven or perceived discrimination.