Supplier Requirements Framework
Nord Gas Solutions has established a comprehensive and binding Supplier Requirements Framework that all suppliers, vendors, subcontractors, and business partners must comply with as a condition of our commercial relationship. This framework encompasses Nord Gas Solutions' Supplier Requirements, our Code of Conduct, and our integrated Quality, Environmental, Health and Safety (QHSE) Policy. These requirements are designed to align supplier operations with Nord Gas Solutions' commitment to building a sustainable and responsible future whilst maintaining the highest standards of governance, ethical conduct, and operational excellence. Beyond these foundational requirements, Nord Gas Solutions maintains product and service-specific technical specifications and compliance criteria. All requirements are systematically monitored and enforced through our Supplier Requirements and Performance Management process, with regular audits and assessments conducted to verify ongoing compliance.
Supplier Compliance Assurance and Risk Assessment
Nord Gas Solutions maintains a rigorous Supplier Compliance Assurance process designed to verify supplier adherence to all contractual obligations and regulatory requirements. This process is implemented systematically across both new supplier onboarding and the ongoing management of existing suppliers. The framework ensures that suppliers are evaluated against consistent, transparent, and measurable criteria prior to being engaged and throughout the entire duration of our business relationship.
The Supplier Compliance Assurance process encompasses a comprehensive multi-dimensional evaluation covering the following core areas: (i) Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) compliance, including sustainability practices and ethical business conduct; (ii) Quality Management Systems and certifications; (iii) Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental performance and incident history; (iv) Financial health indicators, credit references, banking information, and evidence of financial sustainability and creditworthiness assessment; (v) Geographical location and supply chain resilience; (vi) Regulatory compliance and legal standing in all jurisdictions of operation; and (vii) Overall operational and delivery performance against contractual commitments.
Nord Gas Solutions maintains a zero-tolerance policy regarding Russian-origin goods and materials in our supply chain, in full compliance with international sanctions regimes and applicable export control regulations. For more information on our sanctions policy, please contact us.
Supplier Compliance Assurance Process
The Supplier Compliance Assurance process operates through a structured three-phase methodology:
• Assessment & documentation
• Risk Analysis
• Assessment Decision
Each with defined deliverables, and decision points. This systematic approach ensures consistent application of evaluation criteria whilst maintaining transparency and fairness in all supplier interactions.
Core Compliance Documentation and Governance Framework
Nord Gas Solutions maintains a suite of foundational compliance documents that collectively define our expectations for supplier behavior, performance, and governance. These documents establish binding requirements that form an integral part of all purchase orders, contracts, and framework agreements. All suppliers are contractually required to review, understand, and comply with the provisions herein.
• 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 our website or contact your Nord Gas Solutions representative.