The Carrefour Group is committed to developing long-term relationships with its suppliers and subcontractors. To ensure that its suppliers respect basic rights, the Carrefour group decided back in 1997, at a time when NGO/corporate partnerships were relatively uncommon, to rely on the expertise of the FIDH. This international non-governmental organization currently includes 141 organizations defending Human rights around the world. In 2000, this cooperation gave rise to the adoption of a Social Charter and the creation of the Infans association (governed by the Law of 1901), which provides a framework for joint work. This Charter and its set of criteria were updated in 2005. After an initial period focused  on social audits, the mandate of Infans changed, and its priority is now strengthening a regulatory approach with respect to corporate responsibility and the development of international labour standards and other Human rights.

To read more about the Group's social responsibility policy regarding its suppliers, pleaser refer to the PDF below which gathers the group answers to the SRI rating agencies FAQs on this issue.