The suppliers are expected to adhere to the Supplier code of conduct and compliance based environmental and social criteria which are as per the clauses of human rights in the General Conditions of Contract. Adherence to both is also monitored by GAIL. As and when required, we also conduct capacity building initiatives for our suppliers.
GAIL ensures broader participation and educates vendors on the tendering process through pre-tender and/or pre-bid meetings in all its tender processes. The company regularly organizes Interactive Meets & Development Programs for its vendors, suppliers, and contractors at its various work centres.
General Conditions of Contract and Shaping of Contracts
For initial screening, GAIL has included the human rights clause for all the investment agreements and contract with suppliers. All the bidders are required to confirm acceptance to GAIL’s General Conditions of Contracts wherein they confirm abiding to all provisions relating to impact on society, environment, labour practice and human rights aspects. Suppliers and contractors are engaged based on sustainability performance, which is part of the General Conditions of Contract (GCC) guidelines and Integrity Pact. These guidelines require them to comply with labour laws, strengthen health and safety and minimize environmental issues. Further GAIL has also incorporated provisions for green packaging in its tenders wherein vendors are advised for using sustainable material and adapt sustainable practices while supplying material to GAIL.
GAIL strictly prohibits the use of child labour in its operations and supports the government’s legislative action plan on child labour policies. GAIL complies with local laws as well as international frameworks (including the ILO convention) for human rights and labour practices. Furthermore, GAIL’s plants and offices undergo a comprehensive 100% internal screening periodically. For initial screening, GAIL has included the human rights clause in all the investment agreements and contracts with suppliers.