PostNL acknowledges that a significant part of the social and environmental impact of the company may take place in its supply chain. PostNL strives to improve the social and environmental impact it has on the communities in which it operates. One of the ways we will achieve this is through working with our suppliers and contractors that are pro-active and innovative in delivering the products and services that are socially responsible.

PostNL expects all of its suppliers and (sub)contractors to act in a sustainable manner, in accordance with all prevailing local and international legislation and in accordance with the provisions of the PostNL Business Principles.

PostNL, as an internationally operating company, is committed to managing our operations in a way that complies with all relevant sustainability legislation and standards. We will establish measurable objectives and targets to maintain and continually improve our supplier and (sub)contractor performance.

PostNL will continuously identify, assess and manage the elements of our operation that impact on our supply chain. In line with sound business practice we will:

1. Assess the sustainability risk of our suppliers and (sub)contractors;
2. Share best practice and work with our suppliers and (sub)contractors in eliminating or reducing the supply chain risks;
3. Implement a set of guidelines for suppliers and contractors, which include the relevant social and environmental issues, such as child labour, freedom of association, hazardous substances, etc. Suppliers and (sub)contractors are required to sign-off the Set of Guidelines;
4. Develop and maintain management systems that establish responsibilities, targets, monitoring methods and a review process of our supplier and (sub)contractor performance.