PSCI E-learning Tool
We have created the e-learning tool to help member companies and suppliers to understand the Principles. The tool is available freely to all.
Read MoreThe Principles
We created the PSCI Principles for Responsible Supply Chain Management, known as the Principles, to articulate what the industry expects from the supply chain.
These Principles address five areas of responsible business practice: ethics, human rights and labor, health and safety, environment, and management systems.
In each area, the Principles set out the relevant practices any business operating within the pharmaceutical supply chain is expected to uphold.
All members are expected to support and incorporate the Principles into their key supplier documents and agreements.
Our Implementation Guidance provides further clarification to the Principles in each of the five areas, providing a framework for improvement and examples for how to meet expectations.
Since the development of the Principles, PSCI has implemented them through two major work programs:
- Our supplier audit collaboration program
- Our supplier capability building program
Ethics
- Anti-bribery and corruption
- Fair competition
- Animal welfare
- Data privacy and security
- Patient safety and access to information
- Avoidance and management of conflicts of interest
Labor
- Freely chosen employment
- No child labor
- Legal treatment of young workers
- Non-discrimination
- Fair treatment
- Wages, benefits and working hours
- Freedom of association
Health & Safety
- Worker protection
- Process safety
- Proper control of hazardous substances
- Emergency preparedness and response
- Communication of hazard information
- Biosafety
Environment
- Environmental authorizations and reporting
- Management of waste and emissions
- Spills and releases prevention
- Resource efficiency
- Sustainable sourcing and traceability
- Managing the release of pharmaceuticals into the environment
Management Systems
- Commitment and accountability
- Legal and customer requirements
- Risk management
- Documentation
- Training and competency
- Continual improvement
- Identification of concerns
- Effective communication
Foundational Commitments: Human Rights, Environmental Sustainability, Responsible Business
