OUR SUPPLY CHAIN

Our Supply Chain forms a most significant part of our economic, social and environmental footprint.

Given the variety and volume of products stocked and sold by VOW, the high number of suppliers and the array of customers across the UK, it is no surprise that Supply Chain forms a most significant part of our economic, social and environmental footprint. Ensuring the right level of management is vitally important with sustainable and ethical procurement forming a fundamental part of that process. VOW is committed to ensuring a robust and diverse supply base, with whom we work collaboratively to bring about innovation in product, packaging and delivery on an ongoing basis.

We will What this will achieve
Use our transport experts to define a clear plan to reduce the carbon footprint of our deliveries through performance software and the most fuel-efficient vehicles for the locations/routes and payloads A clear plan to contract, then as a final step offset, the carbon footprint of our delivery fleet by 2027
Expand our portfolio of suppliers and products with risk in mind, judging their ability to uphold the
highest standards of human and labour rights		 A clear approach for suppliers to understand our approach to doing business in an ethical and transparent manner
Assess our supply chain’s adherence to this charter, our Code of Conduct and Conditions of Purchase through
regular review of documentation and 3rd party audit where necessary		 Clarity around our expectations of the supply chain and the types of products/packaging and conduct
Procure goods and services in a way that achieves value for money while minimising environmental impacts Emphasis on provision of data to prove environmental/sustainable credentials and improvements for product and manufacture
Work with suppliers to identify products and packaging with improved environmental credentials,
seeking to eliminate single-use plastics where possible		 Conversations with suppliers around Scope 3 emissions and how we may be able to collaborate to reduce them’
Make payments in accordance with agreed terms Purchase of products and service that are sustainable, responsible, and ethically sourced
Identify MSMEs within our supply base Fair treatment across the supply chain taking account of scale of supply and supplier