Responsible sourcing
We partner with our suppliers to ensure our values are upheld, and social and environmental standards are adhered to, so we can collectively drive positive change across the industry.
In 2021, we adopted a new Human Rights and Anti-Slavery Policy
We have worked to define our responsible sourcing policy, clarifying our expectations and embracing circular economy principles on carbon impact, the use of recycled material, waste and localised sourcing.
Our top suppliers are now asked to provide their own sustainability roadmaps, which we track and measure for progress to help create a sustainable future for our industry.
We cooperate with our customers to meet their conflict mineral reporting obligations
Responsible sourcing also includes ensuring that our purchasing practices do not contribute to armed conflict or human rights abuses, irrespective of the length or complexity of the supply chain.
We cooperate with our customers to meet their conflict mineral reporting obligations, and we are continuing to enhance our supply chain due diligence processes to accurately authenticate material origins.
Our targets
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50 %
of supplier spend with suppliers that have set a Science Based carbon emissions reduction target by 2030
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95 %
of all direct supplier spend with suppliers with SAQ rating of “C” or better by 2030
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90 %
of steel sourced from EAFs by 2030
Highlights
GKN Automotive will never knowingly source minerals - in particular, Cassiterite (Tin), Coltan (Tantalum), Wolframite (Tungsten) and Gold, or derivatives of these minerals - where doing so may finance armed conflict or human rights abuses.
In 2024, over 80% of our supplier spend was with partners rated a “C” and above by our SAQ platform. We’re committed to increasing that to reach 95% of our supplier spend.
Our Supplier Code of Conduct sets out what we expect from our suppliers to ensure that they operate their business in a way that supports our commitment to sustainability and high standards of business conduct. We require that all our suppliers comply with this Code.
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