We purchase the mayority of our goods and services from suppliers in the Netherlands. Beyond our borders, it primarily concerns suppliers in Germany, Poland, Turkey, and Belgium, based on value. We are bound by the Procurement Act 2012 and the Proportionality Guide. Our procurement policy is based on these regulations and applies, in principle, to all works, services, and supplies. The policy specifies the procedures based on threshold amounts and provides guidance on transparency, equal treatment, and proportionality. For components with the greatest environmental impact for Enexis – such as pipes, cables, and transformers – we have set a target to reduce the use of primary raw materials per unit of product.
Suppliers who work with us commit to our Supplier Code of Conduct and comply with applicable laws and regulations. The Code of Conduct outlines our principles on people, the environment, integrity, and the execution of assignments. We have also included the right to conduct an audit (or have one conducted) on these topics. Suppliers agree to cooperate fully in this respect. We did not conduct any audits in 2025.(G1-2 para.15a en MDR-P-65c)
Social and environmental criteria may be considered when selecting suppliers based on our socially responsible procurement (SRP) policy, which can be found on our website.(G1-2 para. 15b) We use this policy in our European tendering processes.
The following principles apply regarding the SRP policy:
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We align with industry standards (compared with peers).
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We ensure that feasibility and affordability are not compromised.
The SRP policy was developed under the Director of Procurement's oversight, and the business is responsible for implementing it.
CSDDD
In anticipation of the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), we revised our Supplier Code of Conduct in 2025. Our objective is to identify, prevent, and mitigate risks relating to human rights violations and environmental harm throughout our value chain. In 2026, we will continue preparing for the implementation of the CSDDD requirements. This includes further strengthening our due diligence processes, embedding ESG criteria more firmly in supplier assessments, and intensifying our dialogue with strategic suppliers. In doing so, we are building a transparent and responsible value chain that supports the long-term sustainability and corporate social responsibility ambitions set out in our strategy.
Payment within 30 days
We want to build long-term relationships with all our suppliers. Therefore, we pay our suppliers within 30 calendar days of receiving an invoice, provided that the invoice is accurate, complies with our invoice acceptance policy, and the order has been fully and correctly carried out.(G1-2 par. 14, G1-6 par. 31 en 33b en MDR-P 65c) In 2025, we paid supplier invoices (including SMEs) after an average of 30 days (2024: 31 days). This is calculated by dividing the total number of early and late payment days by the number of invoices paid.(G1-6 par. 31 en 33a) In the financial year 2025, 86% (2024: 88%) of payments to suppliers were made within 30 calendar days of receipt of the invoice in accordance with the invoice acceptance policy.(G1-6 par. 33b)
On 31 December 2025, no legal proceedings were pending against Enexis for late payment, including from suppliers that we classify as small and medium-sized enterprises.(G1-6 par. 31, 32 en 33c)