PPC wants to support suppliers that conduct their business in an environmentally conscious manner, and ISO 14001 certification is encouraged by the procurement department through a supplier accreditation process.
PPC has developed a checklist to conduct third-party audits to assess suppliers' compliance and levels of commitment in all environmental matters, which enables the company to discern their conformance to environmental standards.
Of the 11 major suppliers identified by PPC, three were audited for environmental compliance by completing a questionnaire. PPC will continue to implement green supply-chain principles in its business dealings.