Sustainable Procurement Guidelines Overview

This document is a guide that outlines bioMérieux's Sustainable Procurement Guidelines, focusing on the integration of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in procurement practices. The purpose of these guidelines is to ensure that suppliers adhere to bioMérieux's sustainable vision and expectations. The document details two main pillars of the sustainable procurement strategy: supplier CSR assessment and decarbonizing procurement through the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTI). It emphasizes the need for bioMérieux's suppliers to share the company's values and highlights the use of tools like the Ecovadis platform for assessing supplier performance. Additionally, the guidelines explain how CSR is incorporated into the procurement process through strategic sourcing, offer selection, and supplier management. Training resources and support systems for buyers are mentioned to facilitate the integration of ethical and environmental considerations. The governance structure and roles within the procurement function are also presented to ensure effective implementation of these guidelines.