The Meaning of Quality Trading

Supplier Incentive Process Description

Report Date: July 1, 2025

Purpose

To encourage suppliers to comply with human rights, labor, and ethical business standards.

Process

1. Supplier Agreements

  • Regular reviews of supplier practices are conducted (documentation, audits, or certifications).
  • Non-compliant suppliers are flagged for corrective action.

3. Incentives for Compliant Suppliers

  • Preference in procurement decisions (priority orders).
  • Longer-term business relationships and contract renewals.
  • Recognition as "preferred suppliers" in internal records.

4. Continuous Improvement

  • Feedback is shared with suppliers to strengthen compliance.
  • Suppliers demonstrating strong ethical practices are prioritized in future sourcing.

Evidence

This process is documented in our Human Rights Policy (Paragraph 7) and applied in supplier selection and evaluation.