Bombardier issues Sustainable Supplier Awards
Written by William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-ChiefBombardier said Monday it has recognized suppliers Hitachi and ABB with its first Bombardier Transportation Sustainable Suppliers Awards.
Bombardier said the awards, to be issued annually, recognize suppliers’ accomplishments in the field of sustainable development, emphasizing the strong strategic importance of a responsible supply chain as part of the company’s objective to foster Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).
Hitachi was honored for its sustainable product design and life cycle concepts, Bombardier said, while ABB received the award for its long-term engagement and continuous improvement in CSR.
Bombardier Transportation Vice President Operations and Chief Procurement Officer Pierre Attendu, along with Bombardier Transportation CSR Director Christoph Schwärzler, made the announcement during a suppliers day at the company’s headquarters in Berlin. “Congratulations to both Hitachi and ABB for their clear commitment to a responsible supply chain, which is a key component of our continuous commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility,” said Attendu.
The Bombardier Transportation Sustainable Suppliers Awards are based on Bombardier’s supplier self-assessment survey of a total of 423 master vendors. The selection criteria cover quality systems (IRIS); environment, health and safety systems (ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001); labor conditions and business ethics (SA 8000); and general CSR commitment (GRI level B reporting), including philanthropic engagement.
