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Ethical and social audits
Suppliers of Carrefour products agree to complywith
Carrefour’s supplier charter, drawnup inpartnership
with the International FederationofHumanRights (FIDH).
Their commitments are auditedon a regular basis by
theGroup andby independent bodies.
1
,
508
SOCIAL AUDITS
CONDUCTED IN 2014
5
,
931
CARREFOUR BRANDS PRODUCT
SUPPLIERS USED THE
CSR SELF-ASSESSMENT TOOL
DURING 2014
1
,
800
SMALL- AND MEDIUM-SIZED
REGIONAL ENTERPRISE PARTNERS
OF CARREFOUR SPAIN
A RELATIONSHIP
BUILT ON TRUST
Carrefour and its suppliers
make a long-termcommitment
to ensure high-quality and
sustainable sourcing.
A relationship built on trust
that benefits customers.
DATA
SUPPORT FOR SMEs
Carrefour is a loyal partner to over 4,000 small-
and medium-sized enterprises in France.
During 2014, the Group strengthened this special
relationship by developing initiatives to support
the Group’s smaller suppliers: an accelerated
listing process through the stores, completed
within 10 days for local producers; introduction
of a specific 1- to 3-year contract to give greater
visibility to SMEs; closer ties between stores
and SMEs, especially through clubs and regional
exhibitions; and helping SMEs export their
products through theCarrefour distribution network.
Support for local products
Carrefour promotes locally-sourcedproducts and traditional
foods, relyingon the know-howof local producers. For example,
Carrefour has joined forceswithnearly 10,000companies in
Spain. InFrance, during2014, Carrefour decided that all seasonal
vegetables sold in its storeswouldbegrown inFrance.
Support over the long term
In addition tomulti-year contracts that lend visibility to their
investment projects, Carrefour helps its suppliers to improve
their practices through a self-assessment tool. Exemplary
suppliers or thosewho adhere to noteworthy practices are
recognised each year withCarrefour supplier awards.
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