Fair working conditions The BME Code of Conduct also makes reference to the international regulatory framework, such as the “UN Global Compact” for example, and therefore to worldwide, crosscompany relationships. Supplier assessment In order to obtain an initial estimate, as part of procurement marketing, as to whether suppliers can live up to our corporate principles, they must answer a supplier self-assessment containing pinpointed questions on company organisation, technology, logistics, quality system, compliance, and environmental management.