This document discusses the importance of ethics in global purchasing. It begins by defining global purchasing as procuring goods and services worldwide to meet organizational needs. While globalization increases market access and cost efficiency, it also presents ethical challenges from differences in cultural standards, complex supply chains, corruption, and labor/environmental issues. The document advocates developing supplier codes of conduct, conducting due diligence on suppliers, and collaborating for continuous improvement. It provides examples of how Patagonia and Nestle have integrated ethics into global purchasing through sustainability efforts and supply chain improvements.