Our Code of Conduct guides us in all the ways we do business, including with our suppliers

Nokia requires that all products and services sold under the Nokia brand are sourced according to practices which uphold internationally accepted standards. These sourcing practices also need to comply legally with human rights and workplace practices throughout the value chain. We are constantly developing our processes and overall supply-demand network set-up to efficiently meet this growing demand. This is a significant competitive advantage for us.

Close cooperation with customers and suppliers is one of our core development principles. It allows end-to-end efficiency and speed – key success factors for the entire supply chain.

Integrating CR practices into our business

Our aim is to ensure that environmental, ethical, and health and safety issues, as well as labor practices, are not separate add-on features, but are embedded within all our sourcing processes, including supplier selection and relationship development. We expect those companies in our supplier network to take a similar approach.

Openness and trust are important aspects when working together with suppliers and driving compliance. Some suppliers have well-developed corporate responsibility programs, while others need more support. The methods used to promote ethical considerations among our suppliers include the Nokia Supplier Requirements, face-to-face meetings, assessments, contractual agreements, training programs, and supplier-focused events.

Our sourcing activities can be divided into two categories:

• Direct sourcing takes care of the material supply for Nokia products, such as components, parts, packaging, contract manufacturing, software development, and research and development.
• Indirect sourcing covers equipment such as office furniture and computers. It also includes services like catering, IT consultancy, and marketing which purchase for our own consumption.

• See the main countries and regions where Nokia’s suppliers are located.