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Building Authentic Partnerships

We're proud of how our work reshapes the world, but the truth is we can't do it alone. We rely on an entire constellation of business partners. So we carefully select partners who share our values and commitment to quality and innovation.

Roadmap to Success

  • Choose partners wisely. Select third parties based on objective business criteria - never for corrupt or personal reasons.
  • Monitor all partnerships closely to ensure third parties are living up to our standards for quality, human rights and legal compliance.
  • Protect the confidential information and private data of all partners and expect the same from them.
  • Never use a third party to circumvent our own Code or policies.

A: Not if Business Partner Due Diligence is required per our policy. CDM Smith's commitment to choosing partners wisely means following the established screening process regardless of recommendations or timeline pressure. Good references are positive, but they don't substitute for proper vetting when screening is required. Check the Business Partner Due Diligence Guidelines to confirm if screening is required, allow adequate time for the process and contact Compliance when needed.

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Putting It Together

CP.0300.02 Business Partner Due Diligence

FN.0500.09 Third Party Credit Risk

GC.0900.04 Engagement of Third-Party Contracting Requirements