Sustainable Procurement Policy

Front Porch Enterprises, Inc. is committed to always doing the right thing for our customers, our employees , and our communities. We are dedicated to positive social impact and keep sustainability at the forefront across every one of our business functions, including sourcing and procurement.
 Through this procurement policy, we intend to make our operations more sustainable by:
  • Upholding all federal, state and local laws and regulations
  • Endorsing highest standards of economic, social, ethical, and environmental practices
  • Identifying and moderating risks associated with our procurement process
  • Communicating the policy with internal and external stakeholders and raising awareness among our suppliers
Along with our commitment to the highest standards, we also expect our partners and suppliers to work towards meeting or exceeding the same standards in their business operations, including but not limited to:
Environment:
  • Comply and adhere to all the applicable environmental laws in respective locales
  • Undertake initiatives to promote greater environmental responsibility such as:
    • Responsible waste management and disposal
    • Decreasing or eliminating wasteful use of paper
    • Reduction of greenhouse gases and other emissions harmful to the environment
    • Conservation of nonrenewable natural resources
Business Ethics:
  • Obey all relevant international and domestic laws regarding ethical business practices
  • Demonstrate existence of procedures to prevent:
    • Fraud, waste, and abuse
    • Conflicts of interest
    • Data security issues
Labor and Human Rights:
  • Comply with all applicable laws, in accordance with the principles of the International Labor Organization, the UN Global Compact, and the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights
  • Prohibit slavery and the use of forced, bonded, or child labor across the supply chain
  • Prohibit unlawful discrimination and harassment to provide a safe and inclusive work environment
Community Development:
  • Provide employees with a living wage, at a minimum
  • Prioritize employment opportunities for Americans with disabilities
  • Partner with local organizations and governments to improve the educational, cultural, economic, and social well-being of communities in which they operate
We understand that procurement performance improvement is a continuous process and recognize the contribution of our suppliers in our journey to become more sustainable.