01
Labour standards
No forced or child labour, fair wages and working hours, and freedom of association in line with international principles.
Overview
Responsible standards across our supply chain
Most of the transport and services we provide involve partners — carriers, hauliers, terminals, warehouses and technology suppliers. Our Supplier Code of Conduct sets the standards we expect from them so customers can trust the whole chain, not only the parts we operate directly.
The Code covers human rights and labour standards, health and safety, business ethics and anti-corruption, environmental management and data protection. Suppliers are expected to apply equivalent standards to their own subcontractors.
Compliance is supported through risk-based due diligence at onboarding, periodic assessments, and corrective action plans where gaps are found. Serious breaches can lead to suspension or termination of the relationship.
- Human rights and fair labour standards
- Health and safety expectations
- Anti-bribery and business ethics
- Environmental management and data sharing
- Risk-based onboarding due diligence
- Corrective action and escalation
Global
supplier expectations
How we work
A practical, accountable approach
Our teams connect operational decisions with measurable priorities and clear communication.
02
Health and safety
Safe equipment, trained personnel and incident reporting across transport, handling and storage activities.
03
Business ethics
Zero tolerance for bribery and corruption, with accurate records and respect for sanctions and trade controls.
04
Environment
Suppliers are expected to manage environmental impacts and share activity and fuel data for emissions reporting.
05
Data protection
Customer and shipment information must be handled securely and only for the agreed purpose.
06
Assurance
Risk-based due diligence, periodic assessment and corrective action plans keep standards in place over time.
Performance & context
Supplier standards framework
- 5
- standards pillars
- Risk-based
- assessment
- Ongoing
- monitoring
How it works
From intent to measurable action
A consistent process helps translate priorities into decisions, delivery and review.
- 01
Define the movement
Capture origin, destination, transport mode, cargo weight and relevant shipment or service details. Confirm whether the requested estimate covers a single leg or a multi-leg logistics chain.
- 02
Establish the boundary
Identify included activities and lifecycle scope. For comparable logistics-chain reporting, apply consistent boundaries and disclose exclusions, allocation choices and any material data limitations.
- 03
Apply activity and factors
Calculate transport activity and apply appropriate mode-specific emissions factors. The GLEC Framework provides logistics emissions accounting guidance and is aligned with ISO 14083 requirements for quantifying and reporting transport-chain emissions.
- 04
Review and use responsibly
Check units, assumptions and available data quality, then interpret the result as an estimate. Retain supporting inputs and do not present indicative outputs as independently verified inventory figures.
Reference
What to consider
| Consideration | Why it matters | Practical response |
|---|---|---|
| Scope | Defines what is included | Agree boundary before comparison |
| Operational context | Availability differs by route and provider | Confirm details with the service team |
| Evidence | Supports credible decisions | Keep source records and assumptions |
| Review | Conditions and data can change | Reassess periodically |
In operation
Working together on progress
Our sustainability work depends on collaboration across the logistics chain. Fast Safe Cargo teams can discuss supplier code of conduct priorities, operational context and available information for your requirements.
Working together on progress
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
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Contact our teamAll suppliers and subcontractors that provide goods or services to Fast Safe Cargo, who should apply equivalent standards to their own supply chains.
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