Procurement & suppliers

Our suppliers can rely on the integrity of AXA employees. For us, this means:

• Fairness
• Neutrality
• Confidentiality
• Transparency 

We aim for long-term business relationships. This is why we choose our suppliers carefully. In addition to financial aspects, we also consider social, environmental and ethical factors. We pay attention to careful supplier selection and, in the event of a small price increase, do not immediately seek a cheaper supplier.

When placing orders, our procurement staff are obligated to comply with the following principles:

1. Critical questioning of the necessity of orders
   
2. Consistently demanding more sustainable solutions from existing suppliers or considering more sustainable offerings from other suppliers 
3. Preference for products from Switzerland or neighboring European countries

• Materials
  Eco-friendly materials or the maximum proportion of recycled materials. After use, reusable to the greatest extent or disposable in an environmentally neutral way.
• Production
  With minimum impact on the environment, energy-efficient, socially acceptable
• Electronic equipment
  Maximum energy efficiency class
• Standards
  Compliance with all current European standards for ecological and social sustainability or its certification through recognized certificates and labels (EN71, SEV, Blue Angel, FSC, etc.)
• Packaging material
  Minimum packaging necessary made from ecologically safe materials
• Country of manufacture
  Products from Switzerland or neighboring European countries