Supplier Relations

Sustainable Procurement

With purchasing making up almost half of Thales' revenue, a strong commitment to responsible sourcing is essential.

The six Thales priorities

Thales’ Sustainable Procurement policy sets out clear commitments based on six key pillars:

  1. A responsible member of society

    Thales believes that trust-based relationships with suppliers are essential to its success and underpins its long-term growth and development.​

  2. Quality relationships

    Thales establishes cooperative relationships with its partners based on mutual good faith.

  3. Promoting innovation

    Procurement plays a key role in further enhancing Thales’ potential for innovation by harnessing the expertise of its ecosystem of suppliers.

  4. Climate change

    Thales is committed to addressing the significant challenge of climate change through its activities and services, particularly via its strategy for a Low-Carbon Future, which is aligned with the 2°C objective of the Paris Agreement.

  5. Think globally and act locally

    Thales’ customers operate in increasingly complex environments and have global footprints, so it’s important for us to fully understand their business challenges, strategic objectives and operating needs.

  6. Solidarity and progress

    In France, Entreprises Adaptées (EA) and Etablissements et Services d’Aide par le Travail (ESAT) are third-sector organisations that play a key role by promoting workplace inclusion for people with disabilities.

More about our Six Pillars Learn more about our sustainability program

We included CSR criteria in the selection process for suppliers bidding for major Group contracts and have steps to help employees assess our business partners.
By building a more responsible supply chain, we’re ensuring the businesses we work with play their part in shaping a sustainable, low-carbon future.

Sylvain Masiero - VP, Sustainable Procurement

Sustainable Procurement Label

Thales received the Supplier Relations and Sustainable Procurement Label in 2015, which was renewed in 2025 for a period of three years.  

This distinction honours companies or public entities maintaining sustainable and balanced relationships with their suppliers, by meeting the commitments outlined in the Supplier Relations and Sustainable Procurement charter and implementing the recommendations of ISO 20400, the international standard for responsible procurement.

This certification is particularly important because it is fully aligned with ISO 20400, the international sustainable procurement standard that integrates social responsibility into the procurement function.

Roque Carmona - Group Chief Procurement Officer

Thales recognised for its excellence in sustainable procurement

Key Sustainable Procurement resources

  • EcoVadis platform

    Thales uses the EcoVadis platform to conduct CSR assessments of suppliers identified as requiring enhanced due diligence.

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