Our Values In Action: Ethical and Responsible Sourcing

Molson Coors strives to be a top performing global brewer recognized for world class corporate responsibility. In 2009 we established Responsible Sourcing Principles  (Principles), based on Molson Coors’ shared values: Excelling, Passion, Integrity & Respect, Creativity and Quality. The Principles extend our values and corporate responsibility practices through our complex supply chain.

Our supply chain consists of direct suppliers (1st tier) and their suppliers (2nd tier) involved in the packaging, brewing, logistics and transportation, administration and marketing of our products around the world. Our Principles apply to both 1st and 2nd Tier suppliers.

The Principles outline what we deem important and relevant to all suppliers of goods and services to our company and its subsidiaries. These Principles also apply to the suppliers to any company where we have majority ownership or governance share. The Principles address ethical business practices, working conditions, human rights, environmental impact, as well as alcohol responsibility standards.

Molson Coors is seeking to work with an independent third party to enable the sharing of responsible sourcing data. This platform will generate transparency and provide a secure and robust exchange of data beneficial to both Molson Coors and our suppliers.

Molson Coors expects its suppliers to assist in the fulfillment of the Principles by reflecting them in their own business practices. Suppliers must be able to demonstrate their compliance and Molson Coors will seek to test the requirements to their satisfaction including inspecting any facility producing goods and services for Molson Coors. If for any reason suppliers to Molson Coors are not complying with the required Principles, Molson Coors will take urgent steps to ensure compliance and may terminate its agreements with suppliers who do not comply.

For our brewing and packaging materials, we have adopted basic Purchasing Standards focused on quality and performance.  In the US, we also have a model program for supplier diversity as well as a program of recognizing sustainable agricultural practices.