We take a stand for human rights and fair labor standards, and through the corporate Responsible Sourcing program, we expect our suppliers to share our high standards for quality and safety, our commitment to fair labor practices, and our stand against corruption and human trafficking. The Fortive Code of Conduct coupled with the Supplier Code of Conduct mirrors our values of integrating ethical and responsible sourcing practices at a global level for both our employees and our suppliers.
Setting High Standards for Partners and Suppliers
We expect our partners and suppliers to share our high standards for quality and safety, our commitment to fair labor practices, and our stand against corruption and human trafficking.
The Fortive Supplier Code of Conduct (Supplier Code) articulates these expectations and standards for conduct and transparency. We share it with partners and suppliers to:
- Clearly articulate our values, standards, and expectations
- Ensure alignment with our priorities for safe and fair working conditions
- Promote production practices that ensure quality and safety
- Protect the rights of all people and respect for the planet
Supply Chain Governance
Our Supplier Code is available in 14 languages, and we proactively engage with suppliers to ensure alignment with our standards and expectations. Guided by the Supplier Code, we work with suppliers that follow production practices that ensure quality, safety, environmental protection, and the rights of all people.
The Supplier Code is aligned with the International Labour Organization (ILO) and includes specific language on human rights and combating modern slavery. Through our Human Rights Risk Assessment and Supplier Audit Program, we also educate suppliers on our expectations outlined in the Supplier Code.
Supplier Code of Conduct
The Strategic Sourcing Function is led and managed by the Vice President – Corporate Procurement, with support from the Fortive Corporate Strategic Sourcing team. This team sets global standards and issues global policies that establish expectations for the operating companies.
Due to the unique sourcing requirements of each operating company, each has a dedicated procurement team that implements policies, programs, and strategies in their daily procurement operations to fulfill the needs of the business and the customers we serve.
Supplier Audit Program
The Fortive Responsible Sourcing Audit Program aims to enforce the standards set forth in our Supplier Code, covering:
- Fair competition
- Corruption
- Trade practices
- Human rights
- Labor rights
- Climate risk management
- EHS compliance
- Materials quality
- Data privacy
Responsible Sourcing audits are coordinated through our Human Rights Risk Assessment process. The audit frequency is informed by the corresponding Corruption Perception Index (CPI) and Global Slavery Index.
Before conducting audits, every internal auditor undergoes training on identifying the indicators of human rights and modern slavery violations and evaluating the implementation and effectiveness of recommended policies to protect workers’ rights and safety. In 2025, we assessed over 130 direct material suppliers, and 100% of suppliers received a satisfactory rating. Areas for improvement were confined to policy and process enhancements.
If a Responsible Sourcing audit reveals a significant issue, our legal teams evaluate the situation and advise on the appropriate actions required by applicable laws, regulations, and supplier contract terms and conditions.
We treat non-conformance by a supplier as severely as we do within our own operations, as clearly communicated in the Supplier Code.
Fortive Corporation UK Modern Slavery Act Statement
Fortive Corporation (“Fortive”) and all its operating companies uphold to the highest standards, the commitment of eradicating forced labour from their global operations, whether it be within their global supply chains, internally or at procurement levels.
UK Modern Slavery Act of 2015 Statement
We do not engage in slavery or human trafficking, and we require suppliers and subsidiaries to comply with laws against forced or involuntary labor.