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The Denver-based restaurant chain Quiznos has established a supplier code of conduct that the company says will help it address a wide range of ethical concerns, including improving animal welfare and farm-worker conditions.

For example, Quiznos plans to use the new supplier code of conduct to:

• Expand upon its commitment to give preference to egg producers utilizing cage-free management systems.

• Initiate a program for able suppliers to pay an additional penny per pound for Florida round tomatoes supplied to its U.S. restaurants.

• Take a strong stance against any act of discrimination, child labor or forced and indentured labor.

“Creating unique plans with many of our suppliers has allowed Quiznos to address social issues in the communities we serve. Quiznos is committed to working with our suppliers to instill quality conditions in all aspects of our business,” says Curt Bourg, Quiznos EVP, Purchasing.

In addition, the company is reaffirming its commitment to green packaging and says it will be migrating all of its stores from plastic bags to recyclable paper bags next month.

With the announcement of its new supplier code of conduct, Quiznos now joins an ever-expanding group of corporations now focused on supply chain sustainability. (See recent posts about similar initiatives at Puma and P&G.)

Guidelines for suppliers enforcing the company’s policies are now available on the Quiznos website.