Abbott suppliers are required to read and agree to our supplier guidelines (English), which describe expectations for the following:
It is a part of our mission of being a socially responsible company to evaluate new and existing suppliers. We evaluate their ability to provide safe working conditions and respectfully treat independent contractors, as well as maintain ethical practices, environmentally responsible manufacturing processes and excellent management systems.
For more information about our Supplier Social Responsibility Program, see our FAQs or contact AbbottSupplierSocialResponsibilityProgram@abbott.com.
We’ve established criteria for measuring the performance of the suppliers that have the greatest impact on our business. Performance monitoring, as described in the Supplier Performance Program brochure, is conducted for this group of suppliers.
For further information, contact AbbottSPM@abbott.com.
In 2013, we purchased an estimated $8.4 billion in goods and services from more than 23,000 suppliers worldwide. The types of goods and services we purchase include:
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