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Suppliers

We aim to create sustainable value in partnership with our suppliers and the communities where we operate. Our values of care, curiosity and courage, along with policies such as The way we work, our Sustainable Procurement Principles, and our Supplier Code of Conduct, define our approach to working with suppliers.

Our preference is to buy local products and engage local services. In areas where the skills, goods and standards we need are not available, we invest in developing that capacity, and in turn, support local economic development.

Everywhere we work, we respect and support all internationally recognised human rights, in line with the United Nations’ Universal Declaration of Human Rights. We believe that respect for human rights begins with everyday actions, and we want to work with partners who meet or exceed our minimum standards and performance expectations, share our values, and understand our commitments. This commitment is reflected in the pre-screening process of our suppliers.

Our policies and statements are updated from time to time to reflect our evolving values and purpose.

Sustainable Procurement Principles

Our Sustainable Procurement Principles aim to find better ways to create sustainable value in collaboration with our suppliers and the communities where we operate. We strive to ensure that the procurement of our goods and services aligns with our commitment to impeccable ESG performance and responsible business practices. The Sustainable Procurement Principles document sets out the expectation we have for ourselves and guides our organisation during the procurement process.

Suppliers downloads

Suppliers who engage with us must adhere to the following business practices and standards:

Supplier Code of Conduct
Supplier Code of Conduct
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26.15 MB
Supplier Code of Conduct [CN]
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26.39 MB
Supplier Code of Conduct [FR]
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26.2 MB
Supplier Code of Conduct [ES]
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26.17 MB
Supplier Code of Conduct [MN]
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26.37 MB
Supplier Privacy Statement
Supplier Privacy Statement
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423 KB
Supplier Privacy Statement [FR]
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228 KB
Cyber Security Requirements for Suppliers
Cyber Security Requirements for Suppliers
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110 KB
Cyber Security Requirements for Suppliers [FR]
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123 KB
Sustainable Procurement Principles
Sustainable Procurement Principles
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24.01 MB
Sustainable Procurement Principles [CN]
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24.14 MB
Sustainable Procurement Principles [ES]
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23.78 MB
Sustainable Procurement Principles [FR]
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20.08 MB
Sustainable Procurement Principles [MN]
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23.81 MB
Sustainable Procurement Principles [SR]
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24.15 MB
Global Purchase Order Conditions for Goods & Services
Global Purchase Order Conditions for Goods & Services - September 2024
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345 KB
Global Purchase Order Conditions for Goods & Services - September 2024 [FR]
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606 KB
Global Purchase Order Conditions for Goods & Services - June 2024 [ES]
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356 KB
Global Purchase Order Conditions for Goods & Services - June 2024 [SR]
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283 KB
Archived Global Purchase Order Conditions for Goods & Services
Global Purchase Order Conditions for Goods & Services - June 2024
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295 KB
Global Purchase Order Conditions for Goods & Services - June 2024 [FR]
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603 KB
Global Purchase Order Conditions for Goods & Services - November 2023
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405 KB
Global Purchase Order Conditions for Goods & Services - November 2023 [FR]
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481 KB
Global Purchase Order Conditions for Goods & Services - September 2020 [ES]
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268 KB
Global Purchase Order Conditions for Goods & Services - November 2019 [SR]
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897 KB
RFQ terms and conditions
RFQ Terms and Conditions
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141 KB
RFQ Terms and Conditions [FR]
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142 KB
Contractor Engagement Solutions
Australia - Contractor Engagement Solution: Terms of Use
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278 KB

Our code of conduct

The Way We Work
The Way We Work
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1.69 MB
The Way We Work [AF]
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4.57 MB
The Way We Work [ES]
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4.7 MB
The Way We Work [FR]
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1.67 MB
The Way We Work [IS]
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4.85 MB
The Way We Work [JP]
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5.27 MB
The Way We Work [KO]
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4.99 MB
The Way We Work [MG]
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4.63 MB
The Way We Work [MN]
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2.52 MB
The Way We Work [NL]
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4.73 MB
The Way We Work [PT]
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4.77 MB
The Way We Work [RU]
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4.54 MB
The Way We Work [SR]
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4.59 MB
The Way We Work [ZH]
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5.24 MB
The Way We Work [ZU]
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4.59 MB

Guidance for accurate and timely payments

These fact sheets provide comprehensive guidelines for how to invoice us, from purchase order through to payment, including when and how to contact us.

Supplier Factsheet - Purchase to Pay
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177 KB
Supplier Factsheet - Purchase to Pay [FR]
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184 KB
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Working with us

What you need to know before working with us
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Supplier portals

A comprehensive collection of external supplier resources
Community

Local suppliers

We benefit from the land surrounding the communities we work with. So we want to make sure those communities benefit from our presence there as well.
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Pioneer Portal

We want your innovative ideas and solutions to some of our current business challenges
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Can you help solve one of the biggest challenges facing mining today?

We’ve joined with BHP and Vale – together with Austmine – to launch the Charge On Innovation Challenge. Our goal? To cut diesel use and emissions across our industry by finding a way to electrify mining truck fleets.

"This is an important, industry-wide approach that has potential to create new jobs and opportunities for suppliers, both globally and locally.” – Mark Davies, Group Executive Safety, Technical and Projects

Be part of this ground-breaking initiative.

French/Français

To view this content in French version, visit Fournisseurs (Rio Tinto Canada site).