E-T-A requirements – supplier requirements

We expect integrity and fair competition; ecological awareness; a sense of corporate social responsibility and a positive employee attitude wherever suppliers are working for us. Our fundamental philosophy requires your acceptance of the following principles:

 


Quality management



Our suppliers are certified at least to ISO 9001: 2000. We are prepared to jointly enhance products and processes.

In order to continuously improve quality we monitor competitor activity.

We immediately notify you in the event of quality or delivery problems involving products or processes. We favour suppliers who are willing to sign a quality agreement with us.

 

 


Environmental management


We avoid or minimise risk to our environment wherever possible.

We use energy, water and raw materials carefully and efficiently, combining ecological and economic needs.

We minimise waste material and segregate it for treatment purposes wherever possible. We reduce detrimental effects on the environment by generating in our own power station one third of the electrical energy we need.

 

 


Corporate social responsibility


We operate decently, honestly and within the law according to international best practice. We respect human rights and condemn discrimination.

Our products are manufactured without child labour or compulsory labour. We guarantee a globally high standard for health and safety at work, as well as reasonable pay and conditions for our employees. Fair competition is a mandatory requirement for all companies within the E-T-A group.

 

 


Quality assurance agreement