Supplier Relations
At AFRY, we believe that value-driven, transparent, and responsible supplier relationships are essential to delivering sustainable solutions for our clients and society.
We see our suppliers as essential partners in upholding integrity, innovation, sustainability, and respect for people. Our partnerships are built on a foundation of ethical business practices, environmental stewardship, and social responsibility. As a supplier, you will play a critical role in furthering AFRY’s mission to unlock transitions towards a sustainable and resilient society.
This page is designed to help current and prospective suppliers understand our expectations, policies, and the support available to ensure a successful partnership. Whether you are a long-standing partner or exploring opportunities to collaborate with AFRY, we invite you to learn more about how we work, what we expect, and how we can build a partnership that creates lasting value for both our organizations and society.
- Supplier Code of Conduct
- Environmental, Health, Safety and Sustainability Requirements
- Data Protection
- Payment Terms and Invoicing
Supplier Code of Conduct
AFRY’s Supplier Code of Conduct ensures that AFRY’s requirements for business ethics, health and safety, environmental responsibility, human rights, and information security are clear to all suppliers. We expect all partners to uphold the highest standards in their operations.
By adhering to the principles set out in our Supplier Code of Conduct, our suppliers help us build a supply chain that is resilient, ethical, and worthy of the trust placed in us.
Supplier Code of Conduct training
An overview of AFRY’s ethical, environmental, and social expectations. The Supplier Code of Conduct e-learning highlights the essential principles and explains how to uphold the standards set out in AFRY’s Supplier Code of Conduct. The training is shared with suppliers as and when deemed necessary.
Whistleblowing and Reporting Concerns
We recognize that speaking up about misconduct or unethical behavior can be difficult. For this reason, we provide a secure and confidential channel for reporting concerns related to violations of our Code of Conduct, legal non-compliance, human rights abuses, corruption, discrimination, or any other unethical practices.
AFRY’s whistleblowing function: Reporting Compliance Concerns | AFRY
We encourage all suppliers to complete the relevant training modules and familiarize yourselves with the guidance. These resources are part of our shared commitment to quality, safety, and sustainability.
Environmental, Health, Safety and Sustainability Requirements
Climate Action & Emissions
We are actively collaborating with our suppliers as part of our commitment to halve our emissions by 2030 and reach net zero emissions by 2040. One of AFRY’s material emission sources is purchased goods and services (Scope 3, Categories 1 and 2). In 2021, we set a supplier engagement target to drive best practices and implement SBTi-validated near-term targets within our supply chain. As part of this commitment, AFRY aims for 87% of its suppliers by spend, including purchased goods, services, and capital goods, to set science-based targets by 2027. We are also encouraging suppliers to transparently report their emissions and provide data on emissions linked to AFRY’s purchases.
Environmental Protection Management
At AFRY, we consider environmental protection aspects in the full value chain perspective when planning our business and our assignments. We manage it via our global Management System, which is ISO 14001 certified.
Suppliers to AFRY are expected to:
- Protect the Environment in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
- Adhere to specific environmental protection criteria related to the service the supplier provides to AFRY
- Actively participate in AFRY’s supplier/contractor management process and comply with AFRY’s HSEQ Policy
- Report environmental incidents that relate to the services/work performed for AFRY
Health and Safety Management
At AFRY, we believe that every person matters, and we are dedicated to continually improve our management system to enhance and improve health, safety, and wellbeing of employees and others who work for us, in our daily work activities.
We consider health and safety aspects in the full value chain perspective when planning our business and our assignments. We manage it via our global Management System which is ISO 45001 certified.
Complying with all applicable laws and regulation is a foundation for our activities and improvements.
Suppliers to AFRY are expected to participate in continuously improving workplace safety, health, and well-being standards.
These expectations include:
- Meet specific health and safety criteria related to the services provided to AFRY
- Actively participate in AFRY’s supplier/contractor management process and comply with AFRY’s HSEQ Policy
- Compliance with all applicable laws and regulations related to health and safety
- A systematic approach to health and safety management, designed to ensure compliance and continuous improvement in health and safety performance
- Report health or safety incidents that occur while performing work related to the services provided for AFRY
Health, Safety and Environmental Essentials
Working in AFRY projects often requires certain skills, education or key competences depending on the work or specific service. Such skills are a part of the supplier selection process and documented certification, or other type of verification, will be requested.
AFRY provides specific-project introduction training, which is related to the scope of each individual project and its conditions and circumstances, such as specific work operations, health, safety and environmental requirements in the project, and laws and regulations in the given country.
AFRY is firmly committed to ethical business practices. We build trust every day by living our values and acting with honesty and integrity.
To support alignment with AFRY’s standards, we provide targeted training and resources for our suppliers. This section focuses on data protection, ensuring that suppliers understand their responsibilities when handling personal data and comply with applicable data protection laws and AFRY requirements.
Data Protection
AFRY is committed to protecting the personal data of our employees, clients, suppliers, and partners. We expect all suppliers to handle personal data responsibly and in full compliance with applicable data protection laws, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other relevant local regulations. Suppliers who process personal data on behalf of AFRY must ensure that appropriate technical and organizational measures are in place to safeguard that data. This includes secure handling, limited access, transparency, and prompt reporting of any data breaches.
For more detailed information on how AFRY processes and protects personal data in supplier relationships, please refer to the Suppliers section of our Privacy Notice.
Payment Terms and Invoicing
Guidelines for how invoices must be submitted to the AFRY Group, as well as the mandatory information required for invoices to be processed and approved.
Find more information: Supplier Invoice Information
