Procurement

Supplier Guidance and Standards

Our procurement teams worldwide make a significant contribution to the performance of Linde and are accountable for the definition and implementation of the overall procurement strategy. Sourcing activities are organized through effective global category management which monitors suppliers and market developments and aggregates Linde's global demand into multinational supply contracts. Our goals and strategies are fully aligned with the respective business functions, and our guidelines and standards regarding quality and safety are embedded in our day-to-day activities and sourcing decisions.

Supplier Code of Conduct

The Supplier Code of Conduct defines Linde's most essential requirements for our Suppliers concerning their responsibilities towards Linde and its stakeholders, their employees, societies, and the environment. Linde's procurement team receives training on topics covered in the Supplier Code of Conduct and is responsible for communicating Linde's requirements to Suppliers.

Supply Chain Transparency

Our transparency policy

We are committed to compliance with laws, and to upholding our strong standards of business integrity and related corporate policies, including those directed towards our suppliers and supply chain. These policies reflect our commitment to ensuring the absence of forced labour and child labour in our supply chain.

For information regarding Linde Canada Inc.’s efforts to prevent the occurrence of forced labour and child labour in its supply chain,  please see the 2024 Annual Report in compliance with with Bill S-211, An Act to enact the Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act and to amend the Customs Tariff Act.

Conflict-Free Materials Supply Policy

This policy covers our expectations to suppliers or potential suppliers of conflict minerals or other materials, and their sub-suppliers, to only source materials from environmentally and socially responsible sources and be conflict-free.

Download our Conflict-Free Materials Supply Policy