Sustainability is at the centre of our purchasing policy
Sustainability is an important criterion when it comes to selecting our partners and suppliers. It forms part of our code of conduct for suppliers. Our purchasing department aims to achieve carbon neutrality through its four fundamental values.
The focus of our purchasing department lies on these values
Innovation
We look for solutions that are sustainable, innovative and effective.
Value and quality
We want to know the "total cost of ownership" or TCO and we insist on appropriate quality standards.
Limitation of risks
We aim to protect Luminus from potential risks.
Operational excellence
We foster a culture of continuous improvement and aim for excellence in everything we do.
Sustainability as a guiding principle
We assess sustainability in purchasing on the basis of four different criteria. We expect our partners and suppliers to support the same values and principles, especially in the areas of sustainability and operational excellence.
Fair business practices
Fair business practices in accordance with the law
A safe working environment
We aim to ensure a safe and appropriate working environment at all times.
Respect for everyone
Treating every person with respect is one of the core values of our corporate culture.
Code of conduct
We expect our partners and suppliers to share the same values. We have set out a code of conduct for our suppliers to ensure transparency and build successful long-term relationships.
Become a Luminus supplier
Are you committed to our sustainability principles? You could become a Luminus supplier. Our purchasing policy describes all the stages in this process in a transparent way. It is intended to prevent misunderstandings and disputes.
Invitation to tender via Coupa
We select suppliers and invite them to submit their bids on our Coupa supplier portal.
Bid evaluation
We check whether your bid meets all our criteria, and ask you for additional information if needed.
Negotiations
We draw up a shortlist of the best bids and start negotiations to arrive at a "best and final offer" or BAFO.
Contract and follow-up
Once we have reached agreement, we sign the contract and implementation can begin. Operational excellence is then monitored with the help of indicators and service levels.
Assessing our sustainable purchasing policy with EcoVadis
The EcoVadis sustainability platform helps us to compare suppliers and assess our own actions. EcoVadis highlights risks and opportunities, allowing us and our suppliers to achieve a higher level of sustainability.
In the latest assessment - EcoVadis 2023 - we scored 61% for our actions relating to our purchasing policy.
Reporting unethical behaviour
Luminus expects ethical conduct from its employees and external collaborators. If you witness or suspect any unethical behaviour at Luminus, you can report it in accordance with the Code of Conduct.
If you become aware of any behaviour that breaches the code of conduct or infringes the relevant laws or regulations, you must report it. The whistleblowing process describes in detail how to report a breach, how we investigate it and the conditions under which a whistleblower is eligible for protection.