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Detección y evaluaciones de riesgos

Implementamos un conjunto de mecanismos de control interconectados que se personalizan según el nivel de riesgo del proveedor o están conectados a categorías de riesgo específicas como el abastecimiento responsable de minerales o las emisiones de CO₂.

1. Enfoque basado en el riesgo

Nuestras actividades de compra tienen impactos en nuestros proveedores, comunidades locales y el medioambiente en nuestros mercados de compras. En consecuencia, monitoreamos activamente y nos involucramos con nuestros proveedores con el fin de impulsar y apoyar sus esfuerzos para mejorar las prácticas de sostenibilidad. Nuestra colaboración con los proveedores se basa en el Código de conducta de Siemens, que refleja nuestros valores fundamentales de Siemens y garantiza el cumplimiento de la legislación nacional e internacional. Si bien todos los proveedores de Siemens tienen que comprometerse contractualmente con los principios del Código de conducta de Siemens, los riesgos inherentes persisten. Con miles de proveedores en todo el mundo, Siemens compró bienes y servicios valorados aproximadamente la mitad de nuestros ingresos totales. Dadas las condiciones variables en diversos países, garantizar el cumplimiento estricto de nuestros requisitos de sostenibilidad aplicables a nivel mundial plantea un desafío significativo en nuestras prácticas diarias de adquisición.

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2. Risk Detection & Assessments

We use the following assessments (desk-top to on-site) for checking our suppliers’ sustainability efforts.

Corporate Responsibility Self-Assessment (CRSA)

Why do we need CRSAs?

Siemens uses Corporate Responsibility Self-Assessments (CRSA) to check if suppliers observe the company standards and sustainability rules. A CRSA serves three important purposes:

  • Information about minimum sustainability requirements necessary to become a Siemens supplier
  • Method to identify risks and opportunities for improvement at an early stage in our cooperation (during the supplier qualification)
  • Development of corrective actions, where appropriate
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External Sustainability Audits (ESA)

Why do we need ESAs?

Siemens uses External Sustainability Audits (ESA) to check if suppliers observe the company standards and sustainability rules. External Sustainability Audits (ESA) are intended to verify adherence to the requirements of the “Code of Conduct for Siemens Suppliers and Third-Party Intermediaries” and assess the sustainability performance of our supply chain. In certain situations, the outcome of a CRSA indicates the need for an ESA to address potential sustainability risks.

Responsible Minerals Sourcing (RMS)

We are clearly committed to the responsible sourcing of minerals

To support the responsible sourcing of minerals in our supply chain, Siemens has developed the Responsible Minerals Sourcing Policy, which is integrated into our purchasing process. Explore the Responsible Minerals Sourcing Homepage on the button below.

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Carbon Web Assessment (CWA)

We underline the need for business to lead by example and contribute to decarbonizing the economy

Siemens extends its responsibility beyond the pure legal requirements by also measuring our suppliers' sustainability performance. Currently, the main element in our efforts is the “Carbon Reduction @ Suppliers” program. We assess this via the Carbon Web Assessment (hosted in the supplier+s platform by ctrl+s GmbH).

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3. Consequences of Deviations

In the case of deviations from the Code of Conduct, Siemens and the supplier will agree to implement sustainable measures for improvement within a suitable time frame.

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The rectification period varies based on the deviation’s type and severity, during which the supplier promptly implements necessary corrective actions. These measures impact the supplier’s performance rating, future potential, and approval within the qualification process.

As a supplier, you actively ensure compliance by:

  • Responding promptly to inquiries
  • Cooperating when risks arise from Corporate Responsibility Self-Assessment findings
  • Granting auditors access to relevant documents
  • Facilitating confidential interviews during audits

For minor breaches, a binding improvement period is established. In significant breaches (e.g., risks to employees), failure to address the issue within the agreed timeframe may lead to termination of the business relationship.

Learn more about the Code of Conduct!