Coor assumes full responsibility for the services delivered through our subcontractors. Procured services and goods count for a large share of our service delivery and have a great impact on both quality and cost. Consequently, we aim for good long-term supplier relationships and set high standards on our suppliers.
Taking responsibility for our suppliers has become as natural as taking responsibility for our own business.
Magnus Krona, Chief Procurement Officer at Coor
Responsible Procurement Model
Coor Procurement is an integral part of the business and have a huge impact on its value chain. To achieve the impact on supply chain sustainability Procurement have adopted the UN Global Compact Management Model. The model is described in following process steps: Commit, Assess, Define, Implement, Measure and Communicate. Here you can learn how we have been inspired by the model in our daily work.
Coor sets high standards on its own operations and assumes substantial responsibility for the impact it has on the environment, society, and Coor's customers' operations in a wider perspective. Business should be conducted in a professional, safe and environmentally friendly manner that satisfies all the requirements set by applicable legislation, sector standards and agreements.
Coor's business should feature high ethical and moral standards. Coor also endeavors to be a responsible employer with focus on employee development. Coor sets the same high standards on suppliers and their potential subcontractors.
The principles Coor's suppliers and their potential subcontractors should comply with are reviewed in the Code of Conduct for suppliers.
Coor’s General Terms and Conditions when purchasing a product or service shall apply at all purchases and is the minimum terms before entering an agreement. Scroll down this page to read the General Terms and Conditions.
Category mangement is a systematic, holistic way of managing categories throughout the whole life cycle of products and services, taking into account all aspects of sustainable procurement in sourcing decisions.
A measurement at the end of 2023 showed that 18 per cent of Coor’s emissions come from suppliers with validated SBTi targets. Scroll down to learn more about our sustainability commitments.
One of our goals is to ensure that 75% of our scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services, upstream transportation and distribution come from suppliers with targets approved by the SBTi.
FAQ about SBTi for Coor suppliers
As a supplier to Coor, we expect your company to establish science-based climate targets and seek validation through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Coor's ambition has been for suppliers representing 75% of relevant Scope 3 emissions to have science-based targets by 2026. Suppliers that have not yet achieved this are expected to continue progressing towards target validation as soon as possible.
We therefore encourage suppliers to initiate the process without delay and to keep Coor informed of progress, expected timelines and any action plans related to target validation.
Climate performance is becoming an increasingly important factor in Coor's supplier evaluations and business relationships.
Suppliers that have not yet obtained SBTi validation are expected to demonstrate a clear commitment, an action plan and measurable progress towards validation.
Over time, a supplier's climate ambitions and transition efforts may influence Coor's sourcing decisions.
2026 remains an important milestone for Coor's supplier engagement programme. Suppliers that have not yet obtained SBTi validation are expected to continue progressing towards approval as soon as possible and to share a clear action plan and timeline with Coor.
Supplier engagement will remain an important part of Coor's climate strategy beyond 2026. At the same time, we expect to gradually expand our focus towards more concrete collaboration with selected suppliers to reduce emissions across our value chain through improved climate data, lower-emission solutions and joint emission reduction initiatives.
In short, supplier engagement remains important after 2026 – both for suppliers still working towards target validation and for suppliers ready to take the next step towards measurable emissions reductions.
Please inform your Coor procurement contact when your company commits to the SBTi.
We also encourage suppliers to provide updates regarding:
target submission status
expected validation timeline
significant milestones achieved
any delays and associated mitigation plans
If your climate targets have already been validated, please inform Coor. If your targets are under development or awaiting validation, please share your expected timeline and keep us informed of progress.
Going forward, Coor may also seek additional information related to climate performance and emissions reductions as part of our continued supplier engagement efforts.
Coor recognises that the validation process can take time. Suppliers that have not yet obtained validation are expected to demonstrate ongoing progress towards approval and to communicate a clear action plan and timeline.
As long as there is evidence of commitment, transparency and forward momentum, Coor is positive to continue the dialogue and follow the supplier's progress.
Coor's ambition is for suppliers representing 75% of relevant Scope 3 emissions to have science-based climate targets. While supplier engagement remains an important focus area beyond 2026, Coor continues to expect suppliers to work towards climate target validation as soon as possible Suppliers that have not yet achieved validation should be prepared to share their climate roadmap, planned actions and progress towards approval. Climate performance will continue to be an increasingly important part of Coor's supplier evaluation and engagement process.
Yes. SBTi charges a fee for target validation, and the cost depends on factors such as company size and the validation route used. Validation fees and eligibility criteria may change over time, so we recommend checking the latest information directly on the SBTi website.
In addition to the validation fee, companies should also consider the resources required to calculate emissions, develop climate targets and prepare the documentation needed for validation.
