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Governance

One Health

At Sanitas, transparency and business ethics are at the core of our operations. We adhere to a set of principles and values, supported by a robust internal control and risk management system that ensures strict compliance.
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Supplier chain

We work with suppliers who align with our principles of transparency and respect for human and labour rights. We select suppliers who help us to reduce the environmental impact of our operations by using renewable energies and reducing consumption of plastic and paper.

Supplier Policy

Reporting

Transparency and responsibility

In line with our commitment to transparency, social responsibility and business ethics, Sanitas reports on compliance with the sustainability criteria that are audited by PwC.

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Supplier Policy

  • Our Supplier Policy sets out the requirements for selection, contracting and management processes in accordance with our Code of Ethics and Conduct.
  • We rigorously monitor and control our suppliers to ensure compliance with the highest standards in fraud prevention, financial solvency, business assessment, compliance, reporting requirements and ethics certifications.
  • We hold regular meetings with key non-care supplier partners to ensure that purchasing strategies are aligned with the Net Zero 2040 target.
  • Our priority standards include quality management certifications (ISO 9001), environmental management (ISO 14001), information security management (ISO 27000) and quality in medical devices (ISO 13485).
  • The majority of our suppliers are based in Spain (96%), and account for almost the total volume of transactions (97%). We do not engage with suppliers from countries that do not comply with international human rights conventions.
  • All supplier activity is centrally recorded and managed within our Supplier Portal system.

Reporting

  • Non-Financial Information Statements (NFIS): A report that covers activities related to personnel, human and labour rights, environment, equality, and anti-corruption, among others.
  • Global Reporting Initiative (GRI): Sanitas reports to this independent international organisation that establishes universally accepted corporate sustainability indicators and standards.
  • Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD): In accordance with the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, Sanitas will begin reporting on the environmental and social impact of its operations from 2024 onwards.

Furthermore, Sanitas has been a member of the United Nations Global Compact since 2007. This commitment implies the endorsement of the Ten Principles on human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption, within the framework of SDGs.

All activities conducted in the social, environmental and governance areas are included in our annual report.