Know Your Supplier (KYS) Policy
DEUNA aims to ensure that all suppliers we work with meet the standards of integrity,
ethics, quality, and regulatory compliance. This policy is essential to maintain the trust
of our clients, shareholders, and the broader community, as well as to mitigate risks
associated with the supply chain.
Scope: This policy applies to all DEUNA employees involved in the selection,
evaluation, and management of suppliers, as well as to all suppliers seeking to
establish business relationships with DEUNA.
Objectives:
- Ensure legality and transparency in our supplier relationships.
- Mitigate risks of fraud, corruption, and money laundering.
- Ensure that suppliers comply with DEUNA's legal, ethical, and quality standards.
- Promote sustainability and corporate social responsibility practices.
- Ensure that supplier contracts clearly establish our expectations.
How to Achieve This?
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Initial Supplier Evaluation: Before establishing a business relationship with a
supplier, DEUNA will conduct a thorough evaluation process that includes: Supplier Registration Form. Legal Documentation. -
Compliance Review: DEUNA will perform checks to ensure that the supplier is
not involved in illicit activities, corruption, economic sanctions, or unethical business practices. Transparent and Clear Contracts: Supplier contracts must clearly define DEUNA's expectations and requirements. -
Ongoing Audits and Verification: Regular audits and verification processes will
be conducted to ensure continued compliance. -
Continuous Monitoring: Ongoing supervision of supplier conduct through
performance reports, product/service quality assessments, and contract compliance monitoring. -
Documentation Updates: In the event of any changes, the supplier must
provide updated documentation as stipulated in the contract.
Documentation Required from Suppliers
For Individual Suppliers:
- Full name.
- Date of birth.
- Nationality.
- Proof of address (no older than three months).
- Occupation.
- Official identification (passport, voter ID, etc.).
- Contact information (phone, email).
For Legal Entities:
- Legal business name.
- Proof of address (no older than three months).
- Articles of incorporation and extraordinary resolutions.
- Identification of shareholders and legal representatives.
- Contact information (phone, email).
Training and Awareness
DEUNA is committed to providing ongoing training to its employees on the
importance of supplier reviews and the specific procedures outlined in this policy. This
includes regular training sessions and education programs on identifying and
mitigating supplier-related risks.
Incident Management
If any non-compliance or suspicious behavior by a supplier is identified, the following
steps will be taken:
- Internal Investigation: Conduct an internal investigation to determine the
nature and scope of the issue. - Corrective Measures: Implement corrective actions to address the
non-compliance. - Contract Termination: In severe cases, DEUNA reserves the right to terminate
the business relationship with the supplier, as stipulated in the contract.
Review and Continuous Improvement
This policy will be reviewed annually to ensure its relevance and effectiveness. DEUNA
is committed to continuously improving its KYS processes and procedures in line with
best practices and changes in the regulatory environment.
Updated about 2 months ago