Supplier evaluation
Nord Gas Solutions ensures the compliance of its suppliers through the Supplier Compliance Assurance process as described below. This process is conducted as part of the Supplier Onboarding process for new suppliers, and the Supplier Requirements and Performance Management process for existing suppliers.
Within the Supplier Compliance Assurance process, various areas such as Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) compliance, quality management, financial stability, geographical location, and the overall performance of the supplier are being evaluated.
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Process
The Supplier Compliance Assurance process comprises the following phases: information collection, risk evaluation, and Vendor Management System (VMS) rating.
1. Information collection - Suppliers complete a Self-Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ) covering ESG, quality, financial, and operational areas.
2. Risk evaluation - Responses are reviewed and assessed by the Nord Gas Solutions Supplier Performance & Compliance team.
3. VMS rating - A Vendor Management System rating is assigned based on the evaluation outcome, determining the supplier's compliance status.
Supplier requirements documents
The following documents define Nord Gas Solutions' expectations of its suppliers. All suppliers are required to familiarise themselves with these documents and comply with the requirements set out within them.
• Nord Gas Solutions Supplier Requirements
• Nord Gas Solutions Code of Conduct for Suppliers
• Nord Gas Solutions Quality, Environmental, Health and Safety Policy
For further information, please visit nordgassolutions.com or contact your Nord Gas Solutions representative.