Ontario Broader Public Sector Supply Chain Code of Ethics

All individuals involved with purchasing or other supply chain activities for Compass must
abide by this Code of Ethics to ensure an ethical, professional and accountable Broader
Public Sector (BPS) supply chain.
I. Personal Integrity and Professionalism
Individuals involved with Supply Chain Activities must act, and be seen to act,
with integrity and professionalism. Honesty, care and due diligence must be integral
to all Supply Chain Activities within and between BPS organizations, suppliers and
other stakeholders. Respect must be demonstrated for each other and for the
environment. Confidential information must be safeguarded. Participants must not
engage in any activity that may create, or appear to create, a conflict of interest, such
as accepting gifts or favours, providing preferential treatment, or publicly endorsing
suppliers or products.
II. Accountability and Transparency
Supply Chain Activities must be open and accountable. In particular, contracting
and purchasing activities must be fair, transparent and conducted with a view to
obtaining the best value for public money. All participants must ensure that public sector
resources are used in a responsible, efficient and effective manner.
III. Compliance and Continuous Improvement
Individuals involved with purchasing or other Supply Chain Activities must comply with
this Code of Ethics and the laws of Canada and Ontario. Individuals should continuously
work to improve supply chain policies and procedures, to improve their supply chain
knowledge and skill levels, and to share leading practices.
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