Social Imperatives for Supplier Partners
Bon Secours is committed to responsible, mission-driven business practices that support the communities we serve. Our Social Imperatives reflect our deep commitment to the inherent worth of each person, created in the image and likeness of God, and establish the expectations for Supplier Partners that conduct business with Bon Secours Mercy Health.
These imperatives serve as a call to action for Supplier Partners to actively contribute to respectful, compassionate, and inclusive business practices throughout their organizations and supply chains.
Dignity & Unity
Bon Secours is committed to treating individuals with dignity and respecting each person’s unique gifts, talents, and contributions to the workforce. We promote unity among people from a broad range of social, ethnic, and demographic backgrounds, including individuals with disabilities, different races, national origins, ages, religious preferences, genders, and sexual orientations.
Supplier Partners are expected to uphold these same principles within their organizations and throughout their supply chains by fostering respectful workplaces, promoting equal opportunity, and demonstrating regard for the dignity of all individuals.
Human Trafficking, Forced Labor & Child Labor
Bon Secours maintains zero tolerance for human trafficking, forced labor, or child labor in any part of its supply chain. We actively monitor our supplier population and will take immediate action, up to and including termination of the business relationship, where credible evidence of these practices is identified.
Supplier Partners must adopt, enforce, and monitor policies and practices that prohibit human trafficking, forced labor, and child labor, and must comply with all applicable laws and regulations related to labor and human rights.
Protecting Our Earth
Bon Secours recognizes that the earth’s resources are finite, and that long-term human and economic sustainability requires intentional environmental stewardship. We actively pursue responsible practices such as recycling, energy conservation, and environmentally responsible harvesting, manufacturing, and distribution processes.
Supplier Partners are encouraged to implement measurable environmental stewardship programs and to demonstrate a commitment to responsible resource management. Preference may be given to suppliers who can show meaningful progress and accountability in these areas.