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Wendy’s expands supplier code of conduct

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March 1, 2017, Dublin, OH – The Wendy’s Company recently announced the expansion of its Supplier Code of Conduct, which now includes all U.S. and Canadian contracts managed by Quality Supply Chain Cooperative (QSCC) and suppliers that provide a significant stream of goods or services to Wendy’s on an annual basis.

“We expect all of our suppliers to comply with the law and use best practices in all aspects of their operations, and to conduct business in a way that is consistent with the values of Wendy’s and our franchisees,” said Todd Penegor, president and CEO of the Wendy’s Company. “Further, it’s important to us to reaffirm our past commitments and aspire to even greater accomplishments in the areas of environmental and social responsibility.”

The code focuses on topics important to the Wendy’s brand and its customers, including food safety and food ingredients, farm animal health and well-being, human rights and labour practices, environmentally sustainable business practices, and business ethics and integrity.

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The company will now add approximately 100 additional suppliers to be covered by the code, including all U.S. and Canadian contracts managed by QSCC, and suppliers that provide a significant stream of goods or services to the Wendy’s Company on an annual basis.

The code will also require third party reviews related to the human rights and labour practices of certain produce suppliers. The decision to add third party reviews was due in part to the nature of agricultural work, its workforce, and an evaluation of various risk factors.

The code’s provisions apply to all suppliers. However certain sections may be inapplicable to certain suppliers.

Wendy’s Supplier Code of Conduct is accessible under the Responsibility tab in Supply Chain Practices section of its website.


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