Sustainable sourcing
DAF has designed robust supply chains with a strong focus on continuous improvement, which is fully embedded in our sourcing decision making. This means we apply Six Sigma methodology to improve on all major performance indicators, including environmental aspects.
With over 2,500 suppliers for production and services, we emphasize supplier performance and management to ensure continuous improvement achievements in the areas of product development, operations and aftermarket support. This program uses a balanced scorecard to monitor supplier performance, among others, supply chain sustainability is one of its KPIs. We want our suppliers to care for the environment and have action plans in place to continuously reduce their GHG emissions and minimize waste. These KPIs are measured by an annual sustainability questionnaire
Realizing best solutions together
We challenge our suppliers to actively seek new ideas and suggestions for reducing energy and even more efficient and environmental-friendly production and supply processes where possible. To maximize each other’s expertise and innovations, suppliers are involved early in our product development processes (simultaneous engineering) to jointly realize the best possible solutions. Beside delivering highquality parts and products, DAF expects partners to also be socially responsible, with equal treatment of all of their employees, offering social security and providing a solid working environment: physically and in terms of mutual respect.
Supply Chain Sustainability Targets and Key Assumptions
Our supply chain sustainability strategy focuses on transparency and continuous improvement. In 2026, we aim for 75% of suppliers in the Supplier Performance Management program to have completed the Vendor Rating Sustainability Self-Assessment Questionnaire (VRS), increasing to 90% by 2030. Additionally, we aim for more than 90% of Original Equipment (OE) suppliers to maintain ISO 14001 certification annually.
These targets assume clear regulatory expectations, strong supplier engagement, clear communication of requirements, and integration of sustainability criteria into procurement processes. Dependencies include the priority of sustainability at our suppliers, our purchasing power, regulatory stability and market circumstances. Achieving these goals relies on collaboration across the supply chain and consistent monitoring to ensure compliance and progress.
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