Supplier Strategy

Suppliers are an integral part of the extended TPI team, collaborating with us daily to meet and exceed customer expectations. We rely on our suppliers to uphold the same high standards for safety, quality, delivery, and cost that we apply to our own operations. In addition to adhering to TPI’s policies and procedures, our suppliers are expected to meet sustainability criteria that align with our commitment to ethical business practices and environmental stewardship. We actively engage with our suppliers to foster a world-class sustainability program.

TPI sources materials, products, and services to support operations across our global manufacturing facilities. Key raw materials include epoxy resins and adhesives, carbon fiber reinforcements, advanced fiberglass fabrics, core materials (such as balsa wood and foam), coatings, lightning protection systems, and attachment hardware. We prioritize partnerships with suppliers whose operations consider performance and the environmental and human rights impacts within their own supply chains. TPI is committed to expanding our use of local and regional suppliers to enhance supply chain resilience, improve flexibility and responsiveness, and reduce transportation distance and carbon emissions.

Responsible Sourcing

Doing Business with TPI

• TPI seeks relationships with suppliers that operate in accordance with our Supplier Code of Conduct in their own operations, their supply base, and business relationships. Provide goods and services of high quality and integrate quality into business processes in accordance with TPI’s Supplier Quality Statement
• Respect all internationally recognized human rights and operate in accordance with the requirements and policies outlined in the Supplier Code of Conduct. Suppliers will:
  • Comply with applicable laws and regulations
  • Behave ethically and with integrity
  • Respect human and labor rights, and promote the safety, health and well-being of all workers and adhere to TPI’s Human Rights Policy
  • Foster a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion
  • Provide transparency and accountability around business practices and comply with TPI’s Conflict Minerals Policy
  • Operate in a manner that reduces environmental impact and complies with TPI’s EHS Policy
  • Commit to TPI’s Supplier ESG Commitments and make reasonable efforts to disclose information relevant to these standards
  • Understand and comply with TPI’s requirements under the TPI Standard Terms and Conditions and require their suppliers to do the same
  • Understand how their products and services can directly benefit TPI and the solutions we offer our customers

Supplier Selection & Due Diligence

TPI takes a systematic approach to identifying and managing sustainability risk within our supply chain operations and our third-party business partners.

• All new suppliers are screened, verified, and continuously monitored by TPI through a third-party compliance vendor.
• Existing and prospective suppliers of key raw materials complete a comprehensive sustainability assessment on an annual basis and as part of the supplier selection process.
• We have implemented a third-party due diligence program for conflict minerals reporting to further improve transparency and traceability within the supply chain, as disclosed in SEC SD Report.
• TPI monitors key suppliers utilizing a quarterly Supplier Scorecard which includes criteria for quality, performance, compliance, and sustainability. Metrics can be found in TPI’s Supplier Quality Statement
• Supplier audits (remote/on-site) are conducted on a range of topics including EHS, quality, process control, and sustainability.

Supplier Sustainability Program

One of TPI’s top priorities is to drive sustainability throughout our supply chain. To achieve our sustainability goals, we have established a comprehensive supply chain sustainability program that not only requires but also inspires our suppliers to actively engage with us on sustainability priorities, while increasing transparency across all levels. 

TPI has established the following goals for our suppliers across key sustainability areas, including safety, carbon neutrality, waste management, and IDEA:

• Safety: Achieve a year-over-year reduction in incident rates, with a goal and action plan to drive towards zero incidents.
• Carbon Neutrality: Achieve a year-over-year reduction in CO₂ emissions, with a goal of reaching carbon neutrality by 2030, without relying on offsets.
• Waste Management: Drive a year-over-year reduction in waste sent to landfill and incineration without energy recovery, aiming for zero waste by 2040.
• IDEA: Identify and implement initiatives that foster a culture of inclusion, diversity, equity, and awareness.