"Our commitment to avoid human trafficking and forced labor in our supply chain is underpinned in our Code of Conduct for Business Partners. It was established in 2013 and is issued by Zalando’s Manage- ment Board, representing the whole Zalando group including our private labels. It applies to various business partners including but not limited to vendors, suppliers, agents, trading companies and service providers. The Code was revised in 2017 and is publicly available on our website.

The Code of Conduct expressly prohibits the use of forced, bonded, indentured and prison labor, as well as the slavery or trafficking of persons in any form. Supply chain job seekers shall not be compelled to work through force, deception, intimidation, or coercion. All work shall be voluntary, and workers shall be free to terminate their employment upon reasonable notice without penalty. Additionally, holding, confis- cating or destroying original worker identification documents, passports, travel papers or other personal documents is prohibited." page 2