Examples & sample clauses
Supplier Code of Conduct Examples
Need wording for a supplier code of conduct? Below are sample clauses for each core section that you can adapt for your own suppliers. For the full structure, see our supplier code of conduct template, or have a tailored version done for you.
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Key takeaways
- A supplier code of conduct should cover labour, modern slavery, health & safety, ethics and the environment.
- Sample clauses are a starting point, tailor them to your industry and risk profile.
- Pair the code with written supplier acknowledgement to make it enforceable.
- A supplier code supports your own modern slavery statement.
Sample clauses by section
Labour & human rights
Modern slavery
Health & safety
Business ethics
Environment
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Using these examples
Combine the clauses above under the full template structure, add an introduction and a sign-off line, and require suppliers to acknowledge it at onboarding. Keep the language plain so suppliers of any size can comply.
Free sample vs done-for-you document
Adapting the sample clauses yourself is free if you have the time. A done-for-you supplier code is tailored to your business and supply chain, and ready to issue to suppliers.
| Free sample | Done-for-you document | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Free | Fixed fee |
| Effort from you | A couple of hours | A short intake form |
| Tailored to your supply chain | You write it in | Done for you |
| Professional formatting | Your responsibility | Yes, ready to issue |
| If it needs changes | You redo it | We revise it free |
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