Zain Bahrain achieves the corporate ethics mark from CIPS
COMMERCIAL NEWS
Zain Bahrain, a leading telecom innovator in the kingdom, has announced that it has recently obtained the Corporate Ethical Procurement and Supply certification from the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS).
Headquartered in Lincolnshire, CIPS is a globally-recognised organisation that sets standards for ethical business conduct in procurement and supply chain management.
Its certification process, which Zain Bahrain has successfully completed, helps organizations enhance and align with international best practices, demonstrating their commitment to ethical procurement and supply chain management.
This significant milestone reflects Zain Bahrain’s commitment to upholding the highest ethical standards in its procurement and supply chain practices.
Zain Bahrain said to obtain this certification, all the employees in its Procurement and Supply Management division had to undergo a rigorous training covering fraud, corruption and bribery,
The CIPS certification will help Zain ensure its competence and commitment to upholding ethical standards in their roles.
Shayma AlHelaibi, Procurement and Logistics Manager at Zain Bahrain, said: "We are incredibly proud to be recognised for our efforts in ethical business practices. This achievement is a testament to Zain Bahrain’s commitment to setting industry benchmarks for corporate ethics, driving innovation, and delivering exceptional services while maintaining the highest ethical standards."
"By continuously investing in our teams and processes, we ensure that transparency remains at the core of our procurement and supply chain operations," he stated.
CIPS AMEA Regional Director Sam Achampong said: "We are delighted that Zain Bahrain has been certified in ethical procurement, and this demonstrates their understanding of the growing importance of ethical procurement."
"Companies should develop an ethical procurement strategy that starts with a thorough review and risk assessment of current supply chains, from which potential problems can be identified and resolved. Procurement teams need to identify the types of ethical issues they may face so they can develop ethical standards and practices," he added.
