Ignitis Group: 2026 supplier assessment shows high compliance with ethical, social responsibility, and environmental standards

Ignitis Group continues to strengthen its commitment to   sustainable and responsible cooperation with its partners. Between March and June 2026, the Group conducted a supplier assessment to evaluate compliance with the provisions of the Supplier Code of Ethics. The assessment showed that 97% of the suppliers participating in the survey apply high standards in their operations in the areas of social responsibility, environmental protection, business ethics, and governance.

How the supplier assessment was conducted

Suppliers with the most significant procurement contracts with the Group in terms of value were selected for the assessment. The value of their contracts accounted for 91% of the total value of the Group’s procurement contract portfolio. Random sampling was also used when selecting the sample of suppliers to be assessed, with the aim of ensuring that the most significant suppliers of the Group’s various companies were included in the assessment.

In total, 27% of the suppliers invited to participate in the assessment responded to the electronic questionnaire. The questionnaire covered all key areas of the Supplier Code of Ethics: social responsibility, environmental protection, business ethics, and governance. The largest portion of the questions (56%) was dedicated to social responsibility topics, including employee safety, working conditions, and human rights.

Environmental protection accounted for 25%, while business ethics and governance accounted for 19% of all questions.

Key results of the 2026 supplier assessment

The assessment revealed that suppliers demonstrated the best results in the area of social responsibility. All suppliers participating in the survey indicated that there had been no serious or fatal workplace accidents in their operations over the past year, and all confirmed compliance with international labour standards regarding the prohibition of forced labour, physical punishment, and the prohibition of unacceptable forms of child labour. 97.4% of suppliers indicated that they comply with social and labour law requirements and have no violations in these areas, while 92.1% have approved internal documents regulating the organization of safe work.

In the area of environmental protection, 100% of participating suppliers stated that they comply with environmental law requirements and have no violations, 97.4% noted that their activities do not cause a significant negative impact on the environment, and 86.8% apply circular economy measures. 81.6% of suppliers implement an environmental management system compliant with the ISO 14001 standard, 76.3% use green electricity from renewable energy sources, and 60.5% have set targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

In the area of business ethics and governance, 100% of participating suppliers stated that they comply with anti-money laundering regulations and have no violations, 97.4% confirmed that their companies, parent companies, or subsidiaries do not operate in countries subject to international sanctions. Meanwhile, 78.9% of suppliers have an approved code of ethics or conduct, and 71.1% have an anti-corruption policy or equivalent document.

Why this is important for the Ignitis Group’s supply chain

The Ignitis Group applies high legal, ethical, environmental, and social responsibility standards in its operations and expects its suppliers to adhere to the same principles. The Group’s Supplier Code of Ethics defines minimum standards of business conduct in the areas of environmental protection, social responsibility, and business ethics and governance, while the publicly available section Sustainability in Supplier Operations helps suppliers better understand expectations, best practices, and areas for improvement.

Next steps

Based on the results of the 2026 assessment, Ignitis Group plans to continue supplier education and collaboration in 2026–2027 in areas with the greatest potential for improvement: ensuring equal opportunities for employees, preventing workplace accidents, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The Group aims to consistently strengthen responsible, transparent, and sustainable operations throughout the entire supply chain.