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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.
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 who engage with us must adhere to the following business practices and standards:
If you are a small supplier and believe you may qualify for the small business payment term, please contact vendorfeedback@riotinto.com.
These fact sheets provide comprehensive guidelines for how to invoice us, from purchase order through to payment, including when and how to contact us.
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.
For enquiries relating to purchase orders or invoices, for all suppliers globally.
Rio Tinto has 14 day payment terms for small suppliers in Australia, and 20 day payment terms in the Canada and US. If you are a small supplier and believe you may qualify for the small business payment term, please contact vendorfeedback@riotinto.com.
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With the exception of the use of cookies, Rio Tinto generally does not seek to collect personal data through this website. However if you choose to provide personal data to Rio Tinto through this website (for example, by sending us an email), we will process that personal data to answer your query and if relevant, to manage our business relationship with you or your company. We won't process that personal data for other purposes except where required to meet our legal obligations or otherwise as authorised by law and notified to you.
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As some data privacy laws regulate IP addresses and other information collected through the use of cookies as personal data, Rio Tinto’s processing of such personal data needs to comply with its Data Privacy Standard (see Part 1 of our Privacy Policy), and also applicable data privacy laws.
With the exception of the use of cookies (explained below), Rio Tinto generally does not seek to collect personal data through this website. However if you choose to provide personal data to Rio Tinto through this website (for example, by sending us an email), we will process that personal data to answer your query and if relevant, to manage our business relationship with you or your company. We won't process that personal data for other purposes except where required to meet our legal obligations or otherwise as authorised by law and notified to you.
Part 1 of this Privacy Policy contains the Rio Tinto Data Privacy Standard, which provides an overview of Rio Tinto’s approach to personal data processing. There is additional information in the appendices to the Data Privacy Standard, including information about disclosures, trans-border data transfers, the exercise of data subject rights and how to make complaints or obtain further information relating to Rio Tinto’s processing of your personal data.
If you choose to subscribe to our media releases or other communications, you can unsubscribe at any time (by following the instructions in the email or by contacting us at digital.comms@riotinto.com).
With your consent, our website uses cookies to distinguish you from other users of our website. This helps us to provide you with a good experience when you browse our website and also allows us to improve our site.
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As some data privacy laws regulate IP addresses and other information collected through the use of cookies as personal data, Rio Tinto’s processing of such personal data needs to comply with its Data Privacy Standard (see Part 1 of this Privacy Policy), and also applicable data privacy laws.
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