Example Vendor Certification Letter
Date:
Addressee
Company
Street Address
Town, STATE and Zip
Dear (Name of Supplier or Subcontractor):
Lear Corporation (insert your location), has committed to becoming registered to ISO 14001, the internationally recognized Environmental Management Standard. We have undertaken this task in support of our customers and to fulfill Lear’s commitment to protecting our employees and the environment.
As a valued (supplier, contractor, subcontractor, etc.) to Lear (insert your location), your company plays an essential role in the effective functioning of our ISO 14001 system. We have identified the following as the significant impacts of our operations:
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Attached, please find a summary of those areas we have committed to make improvements upon as well as all associated operational control procedures. Please review these documents and relay this information to all of your employees (and subcontractors where appropriate) who will be on-site at our location. It is important that your employees understand their roles and responsibilities in helping us to meet our policy commitments and our objectives and targets.
Also, Lear (insert your location) expects your company or any hired subcontractors performing work on-site to have the proper certification(s), permit(s), and proof of insurance to conduct their work. Our registrar, may contact you to make further inquires regarding this matter.
Please sign this letter and return to me by (insert date), so we have evidence of your receipt of this information.
Thank you in advance for your assistance in helping us create a better environment for all of us.
Sincerely,
(Insert name)
Plant Manager
Attachments: Operational Control Procedures
I have read and relayed the contents of this letter to my employees and contractors.
Signed: ____________________________________
Date: _______________________________
Lear Corporation ISO 14001:2004 Implementation Workbook – Example Vendor Certification Letter
Revision: Original Release
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