At Sara Lee Corporation we are committed to our business partners. We take great pride in our relationships with suppliers, because we know our business depends on them.
Sara Lee believes in doing business with those business partners including suppliers, manufacturers, contractors, joint venture partners, agents, distributors and consultants, who embrace and demonstrate high standards of ethical business behavior.
We have formalized these expectations in our Global Standards for Business Partners document. This code of conduct makes clear the principles to which we expect our business partners to adhere, covering business integrity and responsibilities relating to employees, consumers and the environment. In addition, the Standards help us establish mutually beneficial relationships with our suppliers, customers and other business partners.
Sara Lee has also formalized its terms and conditions for purchase in Purchase Terms. A link to Sara Lee's Purchase Terms for Sara Lee entities in North America appears to the left, and a printed copy of those terms is also available by calling +1.630.598.6000. A link to Sara Lee's Purchase Terms for Sara Lee entities in Europe and other locations outside North America appears to the left, and a printed copy of those terms is also available by calling +31.30.297.91.11.
These Purchase Terms help us in clarifying and maintaining mutually beneficial relationships with our suppliers. Suppliers are responsible for obtaining and understanding the correct Purchase Terms. Purchase Terms are subject to change without notice. Thus, check this site periodically for updates to the Purchase Terms.
