Complying with legal and regulatory requirements is a challenge we meet in all countries where we operate. However, we not only rise to this challenge but go beyond it, because we make compliance and integrity a core, daily priority for our associates.
Sonepar is committed to the highest ethical, social, and environmental standards. We aim to be a responsible corporate citizen in all the countries where we operate.
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Marie-Christine Coisne-Roquette, Chairman of Sonepar
Philippe Delpech, President, as representative of Colam Entreprendre
Sonepar’s Code of Conduct is the cornerstone for all compliance and integrity issues within the Group. It has been designed to guide our decisions and behaviors.
Our Code of Conduct has evolved over time. The latest version, dated December 2024, reflects new trends and best practices as well as topics of growing importance such as competition law, human rights, and duty of vigilance. It stems from Sonepar's risk mappings and double-materiality analysis under the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).
The Code of Conduct applies to all associates, without exception, everywhere, and covers all our activities in every country where we operate. To ensure it is understood and enforced by all, it will be available in 17 different languages.
Sonepar expects the same commitment from its business partners. As such, specific standards are set out in a dedicated Business Partners Code of Conduct, which replaces the Supplier Code of Conduct. In addition, the Group uses procedures and tools to assess the integrity of its business partners.
Sonepar is deeply committed to responsible sourcing, as an important part of its CSR strategy. We do our best to ensure that our suppliers’ products and components do not contribute to adverse impacts on human rights.
DownloadAs the world leader in the B-to-B distribution of electrical products and related solutions and services, Sonepar is an influential player throughout its value chain.
As set out in its Code of Conduct, Sonepar is committed to providing a working environment that ensures all associates are treated fairly, equally, and decently. We believe that everyone has the right to be treated with dignity and respect.
Our Human Rights Policy further detail our commitments. It applies to all Sonepar operating subsidiaries. It can also be made available to our external stakeholders to provide guidelines for everyone and to make our expectations of our Suppliers Code of Conduct clear.
DownloadSonepar’s Code of Conduct, and its related Policies and Procedures, all form part of a comprehen sive Group Compliance Program. This also includes educational and information campaigns, risk mapping, reporting, whistleblowing, assessments, and audits.
At Sonepar, we are committed to fostering a culture of integrity, transparency, and accountability. To support this commitment, we have established a Speak Up policy.
Associates and third parties may raise their concerns by using the Speak Up Line.
Associates may also contact their manager, Human Resources or the Legal and Compliance Departments.
The Speak Up Line is a dedicated service that allows associates, contractors, suppliers, and other stakeholders to report concerns anonymously or openly.
This service is available 24/7 and ensures that your voice is heard and your concerns are addressed promptly and professionally.
You may use the Speak Up Line to report on human rights, fraud, corruption, influence peddling, data privacy, harassment, international sanctions and embargoes, health and safety, the environment, discrimination, crimes, and other offenses.
Find your local phone line number in the user guide.
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Access Sonepar Alert PlatformEmail the Group Compliance team.
Email our teamAll reports must be as factual and complete as possible.
Reports must contain information that answers the following questions:
What happened?
When did it happen?
Who was, or is, involved?
Are the circumstances ongoing?
What is the risk or urgency of the situation?
How do you know about these circumstances?
Are there witnesses or any other people affected by the situation?
If a reporter has documentation or other supporting evidence, it can be shared via the platform too.
After you submit a report, our compliance team will review and investigate the matter thoroughly. You may be contacted for additional information if needed. We are committed to resolving issues fairly and taking appropriate corrective actions when necessary.
We believe that everyone has a role in maintaining our integrity standards. By using the Speak Up Line, you help us uphold our values and ensure a safe, respectful, and compliant workplace for all.
Thank you for your commitment to integrity!
Reports made through the Speak Up Line are treated with the utmost confidentiality. You may choose to remain anonymous. However, note that a non-anonymous report will be treated more efficiently.
Sonepar strictly prohibits retaliation against anyone who raises a concern in good faith.
Sonepar is an independent family-owned company with global market leadership in B-to-B distribution of electrical products, solutions and related services.
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