The company has said that its code of conduct is also applicable to suppliers however where the living wage is mentioned, nothing is written about the suppliers, hence not considered.

pg. 1

"Living wages are paid

Wages and benefits will meet the minimum national legal standards or industry benchmark standards, whichever is higher. Wages shall always be enough to meet basic needs and to provide some discretionary income. All employees will be provided with written information about their employment conditions and wages before they enter employment and about the particulars of their wages for the pay period concerned each time they are paid. Deductions from wages as a disciplinary measure are not permitted. All disciplinary measures should be recorded."