Purchasing
Holmen shall apply a high standard of business ethics where all purchasing ensures a holistic perspective, objectivity and competition. When purchasing, employees are to strive for a Group-wide approach to create and utilise synergies and also to optimise the use of resources and capital.
Purchases shall be based on clear specifications by Holmen’s users that meet needs and intended use. Specifications shall meet functional requirements with the objective to reduce the total cost and enabling the fulfilment of the business’ objective.
Holmen strives to have at least two approved suppliers for each purchase. Agreements must be in writing. Purchases should, when possible, be made from suppliers with which Holmen has entered agreements.
Permanent equipment must not be rented or leased.
Holmen shall identify, evaluate and address potential and actual risks for negative impact on human rights and the environment and the risks for corruption relating to Holmen’s supply chain. Holmen’s Supplier Code of Conduct. is an important tool to achieve this.