Colas' procurement volume is more than 60% of the company's revenue, so it is crucial that our CSR initiatives extend to the external resources we work with (suppliers, subcontractors, products and services). To this end, Colas partners with its suppliers and subcontractors to build a responsible supply chain based on sustainable performance.
Customer training and empowerment
The goal is to make customers stakeholders both in the sustainable purchase process and in specific purchases of sustainable goods and services. With this in mind, Colas provides awareness and training to its employees to purchase goods and services in accordance with CSR principles, starting with the duty of vigilance.
Working with business lines to create an action plan for socially responsible purchasing
Four key themes were identified based on their strategic and socially responsible impact on the Group; these include low-carbon shopping, as well as circular economy, social and solidarity economy and other social and environmental issues.
The aim is to identify synergies and work with business lines to establish action plans and ensure that CSR criteria and requirements are incorporated into specifications, tenders and contract clauses.
Ensure suppliers and subcontractors are committed to and deliver CSR
CSR risk mapping is formalized at the Group level. This central tool is broken down for each country and translated into action plans such as the CSR Charter for suppliers and subcontractors, CSR assessment questionnaires and external audits. With this in mind, several suppliers were asked to complete the Ecovadis assessment. They will thus be able to benefit from a progress plan for their CSR performance.
Ensuring that Colas respects its CSR obligations to its suppliers and subcontractors
Through its commitment to corporate social responsibility, Colas also commits to its suppliers and subcontractors: we guarantee equal treatment; we respect payment terms so that suppliers are not put in difficulties; and we ensure that suppliers are not vulnerable due to financial dependence.
