Governance
SSCM Questionnaire
- Who is the questionnaire for?
- Step 1: Required reading
- Step 2: Download the SSCM Questionnaire
- Step 3: Complete the SSCM Questionnaire
- Step 4: Forward completed questionnaire to Westpac
- More information
Who is the questionnaire for?
The SSCM Questionnaire is an additional sustainability screening process to the SSCM Code of Conduct. It is required for targeted higher risk and high spend suppliers. These high spend suppliers (also called our Top 100 by spend) are considered key suppliers to Westpac.
As at 20 September 2007, 62% of Westpac's total annual spend was concentrated in this Top 100. Working closely with and monitoring these key suppliers to continuously improve social, ethical and environmental performance further ensures mutual sustainability - for Westpac and companies in our supply chain.
Note: This process also applies to targeted Westpac New Zealand suppliers.
DO NOT complete these steps unless you have been formally notified by the SSCM team at Westpac to complete the SSCM Questionnaire.
Step 1: Required reading
Suppliers required to complete this process will have been sent a link to a specific download site.
RFP respondents and new suppliers to the Group are to complete the first screening process, the SSCM Code of Conduct.
If you are unsure of which process to complete, please email the team at SSCM@westpac.com.au
Step 2: Download the SSCM Questionnaire
Suppliers required to complete this process will have been sent a link to a specific download site. RFP respondents and new suppliers to the Group are to complete the SSCM Code of Conduct.
If you are unsure of which process to complete, please email the team at SSCM@westpac.com.au
Step 3: Complete the SSCM Questionnaire
The SSCM Questionnaire is provided in Microsoft Excel format. The document includes:
- Instructions for completing a detailed self-assessment
- The SSCM Questionnaire assessment
- A Sustainable Action Plan template to remedy gaps in performance.
Suppliers have 30 days from formal notification by Westpac to download and respond to the SSCM Questionnaire.
Step 4: Forward completed questionnaire to Westpac
Email the SSCM team your completed questionnaire. We'll score your response and provide detailed feedback within 4-6 weeks of submission.
More information
Background information on the SSCM Questionnaire
This detailed survey allows us to evaluate a supplier's practices and seek continuous improvement on existing measures.
These areas of business practice are internationally recognised drivers of corporate responsibility behaviour, used in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) and other sustainability indices:
- Governance and ethics - significant views and commitments of the supplier
- Labour standards - people management that complies with or exceeds legislated requirements
- Community involvement - positive (and systematic) interactions with local communities
- Environment - management of environmental issues, particularly measuring, reporting and improving performance in this area
- Marketplace management - management of that company's supply chain and stakeholders.
Sustainability Action Plans
A Sustainability Action Plan (SAP) template is built into the SSCM Questionnaire and includes a broad list of possible continuous improvement activities for suppliers with gaps in sustainability performance.
Suppliers are responsible for preparing a SAP and should put forward other, more specific activities wherever possible. The SAP must be approved by Westpac before any agreements are signed.
Suppliers of Westpac New Zealand
If asked to complete the questionnaire email it to the SSCM team.
Contact the SSCM team
Email the SSCM team or contact the Westpac representative responsible for your RFP or contract negotiation process.
Please note that these SSCM materials may be viewed by companies not actively involved in supply chain discussions with Westpac, however unsolicited SSCM Questionnaires should not be forwarded to Westpac.
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