Guardian

Sourcing
Values
Our Principles

Valuing difference
Valuing difference
We believe that all people should be Our Commitment Minimum requirements
treated with respect and be accorded
dignity. We want to work with suppliers GNM: Partners:
who promote equality and diversity and • will ensure that we uphold these • will comply with all appropriate GNM
champion an inclusive working culture principles in our own organisation and and GMG policies and procedures
and dignity at work. The Guardian values will chose to work with suppliers and • will meet all applicable international
diversity of background, experience partners who share these values and national law regarding discrimination
and thought and has a long history of • will formalise our commitment to in respect of employment and
embracing diversity, from women’s rights respecting human rights occupation 1
to LGBT and religious rights. • will identify high risks areas for
Our aspirations potential discrimination in their own
The Guardian believes that fostering an operation
inclusive culture can help people and Partners:
organisations to reach their potential • will champion diversity and inclusion
– an inclusive culture does not only as being both culturally and commercially Our Guiding Principles
mean ensuring that potentially excluded valuable
people are welcomed, it also benefits • will actively demonstrate action and
people and organisations. An inclusive measure the impacts that action has on
culture means we can tackle problems their organisation
from different perspectives, improve
productivity and drive innovation.

We will not work with businesses and

organisations who treat people unfairly
because of their race, caste, national
origin, religion, age, disability, gender,
marital status, sexual orientation, union
membership or political affiliation or any
other category protected by law.

1 In the event that the requirements of these guiding principles are stricter than applicable local, national or international law, supplier will comply with these principles. However, if there is any conflict between the requirements of these principles and the
requirements of any applicable local, national or international law, supplier is to comply with the local, national or international law. Supplier will notify Guardian News & Media in writing of any such conflicts.