Coeur Mining, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, (hereafter referred to as “Coeur”), recognizes that developing and maintaining good relationships with our suppliers is fundamental to our success in maintaining a sustainable, value-creating business. We strive to produce value and opportunity not only for our shareholders and employees, but also for our business partners and the communities in which we operate. We are committed to conducting business in a manner that reflects our principles and values to achieve:
- A fair and competitive marketplace
- Improved transparency, communication and accountability
- A lower total cost of ownership
- A capable and commercially secure supply base
- Innovative and efficient approaches to delivering mutual value and results
- Alignment with the forecast and demands of our operations
- The right materials or services, where and when they are needed, at a reasonable cost
As part of Coeur’s continued effort to strengthen supplier relationships and foster the trust of our business partners worldwide, Coeur has adopted a number of policies and guidelines that ensure the communication and alignment of our principles and values with our suppliers. For example, we require our suppliers to adhere to the strict guidelines of our Supplier Code of Business Conduct and Ethics and maintain a zero-tolerance policy for any noncompliance. Coeur sets high expectations for ethics and integrity from each director, officer and employee under its Code of Business Conduct and Ethics for the conduct of our Directors, Officers and employees to ensure the highest standards of business conduct and integrity on our behalf.
Our supplier selection process is stringent and conducted in accordance with our internal policies and procedures. We value suppliers that are able to:
- Meet or exceed our environmental, health, safety and social responsibility requirements
- Maintain ethical business conduct
- Accept and comply with our General Purchase Order Terms and Conditions
- Meet our specifications and requirements
- Make competitive bids related to the relevant selection criteria
- Adhere to applicable laws, standards and regulations
SUPPLIER CODE OF BUSINESS CONDUCT AND ETHICS
VENDOR INSURANCE AND HSE MANAGEMENT POLICY
Contractors performing work at Coeur sites are required to comply with the Vendor Insurance & Health, Safety, and Environmental (“HSE”) Management Policy, as well as all applicable Corporate and site safety, health, and environmental management systems. These requirements help ensure that contractors are properly qualified, insured, and prepared to work safely before beginning onsite activities. Contractors must follow all site procedures, complete required permits or HSE plans as applicable, and work in alignment with Coeur’s expectations for safe, responsible, and environmentally sound operations.