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2.8 SUPPLIER MANAGEMENTDescription of environmental impactIn order to manufacture our product, HUM is reliant on the support of suppliers. HUM has over 200 parts and materialssuppliers based both in the EU and the rest of the world.How is the impact managed and controlled?HUM continues to encourage and promote suppliers to obtain certification to an Environmental Management System(EMS). Already 97% of first tier suppliers have achieved certification.The environmental performance of suppliers that do not have ISO14001 or equivalent standard is assessed on an annualbasis using the supplier environmental management survey which is issued by the HUM purchasing division. The surveyresults indicate that all remaining suppliers have no significant environmental risk.HUM’s policy is to utilise returnable packaging with regard to all component supply. The use of non returnablepackaging is not acceptable and cannot be supported through the supply chain. HUM also utilise a re-use and carry overpolicy on returnable packaging where possible from model to model.HUM’s activities include working with suppliers and logistics companies to monitor carbon foot prints and to improvethe utilisation of transport for parts deliveries by using a “milk round” system. The milk round system works bycollecting parts or returning packaging to a number of suppliers on one journey, thus ensuring the vehicle does not runempty which improves the overall logistics reducing both cost and carbon miles.These and all other significant environmental impacts are managed through the site environmentalmanagement system.Returnable Stillages/Cages used to Transport and Store Parts between Suppliers and HUMSE/D/G/15 - Nov 2011www.hondamanufacturing.co.uk17