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Marks and Spencer Group plc Answers in Research UK Modern Slavery Act Research

Modern Slavery Statement

Did the company produce a statement in relation to any Modern Slavery legislation or Act?
Yes - UK Modern Slavery Act
Yes - UK Modern Slavery Act, Yes - Califo
2021
Yes - UK Modern Slavery Act
Yes - UK Modern Slavery Act, Yes - Califo
2020
Yes - UK Modern Slavery Act
Yes - UK Modern Slavery Act, Yes - Califo
2019
Yes - UK Modern Slavery Act
Yes - UK Modern Slavery Act, Yes - Califo
2018
Yes - UK Modern Slavery Act
Yes - UK Modern Slavery Act, Yes - Califo
2017
Yes - UK Modern Slavery Act
Yes - UK Modern Slavery Act, Yes - Califo
2016
Yes - UK Modern Slavery Act
Yes - UK Modern Slavery Act, Yes - Califo
2015

MSA statement signed

Was the company’s Modern Slavery Act statement signed by an appropriate person?
Signed by CEO
Signed by CEO, Signed by Director, Signed
2021
Signed by CEO
Signed by CEO, Signed by Director, Signed
2020
Signed by CEO
Signed by CEO, Signed by Director, Signed
2019
Signed by CEO
Signed by CEO, Signed by Director, Signed
2018
Signed by CEO
Signed by CEO, Signed by Director, Signed
2017
Not Researched
2016
Signed by CEO
Signed by CEO, Signed by Director, Signed
2015

MSA Statement Approval

Was the company's Modern Slavery Act statement explicitly approved by the board of directors (or equivalent management body)?
Approved by Board
Approval not explicit in statement, Appro
2021
Approved by Board
Approval not explicit in statement, Appro
2020
Approval not explicit in statement
Approval not explicit in statement, Appro
2019
Approved by Board
Approval not explicit in statement, Appro
2018
Approved by Board
Approval not explicit in statement, Appro
2017
Not Researched
2016
Approved by Board
Approval not explicit in statement, Appro
2015

MSA Organizational structure and operations

Does the company disclose the ownership structures (or business models) of its brands, subsidiaries, and other businesses?
Yes
Yes, No
2021
Yes
Yes, No
2020
No
Yes, No
2019
No
Yes, No
2018
No
Yes, No
2017
Not Researched
2016
Not Researched
2015

MSA supply chain disclosure

Does the company’s statement name the suppliers in their supply chain and/or the geographic regions where their supply chain operates?
Geographical,
Facility/Supplier
Geographical, Facility/Supplier, No
2021
Geographical,
Facility/Supplier
Geographical, Facility/Supplier, No
2020
Geographical,
Facility/Supplier
Geographical, Facility/Supplier, No
2019
Not Researched
2018
Geographical
Geographical, Facility/Supplier, No
2017
Geographical,
Facility/Supplier
Geographical, Facility/Supplier, No
2016
Geographical
Geographical, Facility/Supplier, No
2015

MSA policy (revised)

Does the company’s statement detail one or more specific, organisational policies or actions to combat slavery in their direct (tier 1) and/or in-direct (beyond tier 1) supply chain?
Suppliers comply with laws and company’s policies (direct / tier 1)
No, In Development, Suppliers comply with
2021
Suppliers comply with laws and company’s policies (beyond tier 1),
Prohibit use of forced labour (direct / tier 1),
Code of conduct or supplier code includes clauses on slavery and human trafficking (beyond tier 1),
Contracts include clauses on forced labour (beyond tier 1),
Prohibit charging of recruitment fees to employee (beyond tier 1)
No, In Development, Suppliers comply with
2020
Suppliers comply with laws and company’s policies (beyond tier 1),
Prohibit use of forced labour (beyond tier 1),
Code of conduct or supplier code includes clauses on slavery and human trafficking (beyond tier 1),
Contracts include clauses on forced labour (beyond tier 1),
Prohibit charging of recruitment fees to employee (beyond tier 1)
No, In Development, Suppliers comply with
2019
Suppliers comply with laws and company’s policies (beyond tier 1),
Code of conduct or supplier code includes clauses on slavery and human trafficking (beyond tier 1),
Contracts include clauses on forced labour (beyond tier 1),
Prohibit charging of recruitment fees to employee (beyond tier 1)
No, In Development, Suppliers comply with
2018
Suppliers comply with laws and company’s policies (direct / tier 1),
Suppliers comply with laws and company’s policies (beyond tier 1),
Prohibit use of forced labour (direct / tier 1),
Code of conduct or supplier code includes clauses on slavery and human trafficking (direct / tier 1),
Code of conduct or supplier code includes clauses on slavery and human trafficking (beyond tier 1),
Contracts include clauses on forced labour (direct / tier 1),
Prohibit charging of recruitment fees to employee (direct / tier 1),
Suppliers respect labour rights (wages / freedom of association etc) (direct / tier 1)
No, In Development, Suppliers comply with
2017
Not Researched
2016
Suppliers comply with laws and company’s policies (direct / tier 1),
Prohibit use of forced labour (direct / tier 1),
Contracts include clauses on forced labour (direct / tier 1)
No, In Development, Suppliers comply with
2015

MSA risk assessment

How does the company assess the risks of modern slavery and trafficking in their supply chain?
Risk-based questionnaires,
Use of risk management tool or software,
Conducting desk research
Risk-based questionnaires, Use of risk ma
2021
Risk-based questionnaires,
Use of risk management tool or software,
Conducting desk research
Risk-based questionnaires, Use of risk ma
2020
Use of risk management tool or software,
Conducting desk research
Risk-based questionnaires, Use of risk ma
2019
Conducting desk research
Risk-based questionnaires, Use of risk ma
2018
Risk-based questionnaires,
Conducting desk research
Risk-based questionnaires, Use of risk ma
2017
Risk-based questionnaires,
Use of risk management tool or software,
Conducting desk research
Risk-based questionnaires, Use of risk ma
2016
Conducting desk research
Risk-based questionnaires, Use of risk ma
2015

MSA Identification of risks

Does the company’s statement identify specific geographic regions (e.g. Indonesia), industries (e.g. agriculture), resources (e.g. Palm Oil) or types of workforce (e.g. migrant workers) where the risk of modern slavery is the greatest?"
Geographic,
Industry,
Workforce
Geographic, Industry, Resource, Workforce
2021
Geographic,
Industry,
Resource,
Workforce
Geographic, Industry, Resource, Workforce
2020
Geographic,
Industry,
Workforce
Geographic, Industry, Resource, Workforce
2019
Geographic,
Industry,
Workforce
Geographic, Industry, Resource, Workforce
2018
Geographic,
Industry
Geographic, Industry, Resource, Workforce
2017
Geographic,
Industry
Geographic, Industry, Resource, Workforce
2016
Geographic,
Industry
Geographic, Industry, Resource, Workforce
2015

MSA risk management (revised)

Does the company continuously monitor suppliers to ensure that they comply with the company’s policies and local laws?
Audits of suppliers (self- reporting),
Audits of suppliers (independent),
On-site visits (self- reporting),
In Development
Audits of suppliers (self- reporting), Au
2021
Audits of suppliers (independent),
On-site visits (independent)
Audits of suppliers (self- reporting), Au
2020
Audits of suppliers (independent),
On-site visits (independent)
Audits of suppliers (self- reporting), Au
2019
Audits of suppliers (independent),
On-site visits (independent)
Audits of suppliers (self- reporting), Au
2018
Audits of suppliers (independent),
On-site visits (self- reporting)
Audits of suppliers (self- reporting), Au
2017
Audits of suppliers (independent),
On-site visits (self- reporting)
Audits of suppliers (self- reporting), Au
2016
Audits of suppliers (independent),
On-site visits (independent)
Audits of suppliers (self- reporting), Au
2015

MSA incidents identified

Did the company identify any specific incidents related to modern slavery that require(d) remediation?
Yes
Yes, No
2021
Yes
Yes, No
2020
Yes
Yes, No
2019
Yes
Yes, No
2018
Yes
Yes, No
2017
Yes
Yes, No
2016
Yes
Yes, No
2015

MSA incidents remediation (revised)

In the modern slavery statement, does the company explain one or more of the corrective steps it has taken (or would take) in response to modern slavery incidents in their operations and/or supply chain?
Worker remediation,
Corrective action plan
Worker remediation, Corrective action pla
2021
Worker remediation,
Corrective action plan
Worker remediation, Corrective action pla
2020
Corrective action plan
Worker remediation, Corrective action pla
2019
Corrective action plan
Worker remediation, Corrective action pla
2018
Worker remediation,
Corrective action plan
Worker remediation, Corrective action pla
2017
Not Researched
2016
Cancel contracts
Worker remediation, Corrective action pla
2015

MSA whistleblowing mechanism (revised)

Does the company describe a grievance mechanism to facilitate whistle-blowing or the reporting of suspected incidents of slavery or trafficking?
Hotline, Email, Contact Form (direct employees),
Hotline, Email, Contact Form (supply chain workers),
Whistleblower protection (direct employees),
Whistleblower protection (supply chain workers)
Hotline, Email, Contact Form (direct empl
2021
Hotline, Email, Contact Form (direct employees),
Hotline, Email, Contact Form (supply chain workers)
Hotline, Email, Contact Form (direct empl
2020
No
Hotline, Email, Contact Form (direct empl
2019
Whistleblower protection (direct employees),
Whistleblower protection (supply chain workers)
Hotline, Email, Contact Form (direct empl
2018
No
Hotline, Email, Contact Form (direct empl
2017
Not Researched
2016
No
Hotline, Email, Contact Form (direct empl
2015

MSA training (revised)

Does the statement describe training for staff that is specifically geared towards detecting signs of slavery or trafficking?
Procurement / purchasing,
Recruitment / HR,
Leadership,
Suppliers,
Training provided - not specified to who,
In Development
Employees (all), Procurement / purchasing
2021
Suppliers,
Training provided - not specified to who
Employees (all), Procurement / purchasing
2020
Leadership,
Suppliers,
Training provided - not specified to who
Employees (all), Procurement / purchasing
2019
Leadership,
Suppliers,
Training provided - not specified to who
Employees (all), Procurement / purchasing
2018
Leadership,
Suppliers,
Training provided - not specified to who
Employees (all), Procurement / purchasing
2017
Not Researched
2016
Training provided - not specified to who
Employees (all), Procurement / purchasing
2015

MSA Performance Indicators

Does the modern slavery statement define the performance indicators against which the company measures the effectiveness of its actions to combat slavery and trafficking? E.g. number of audits done, number of employee training provided
Yes
Yes, In Development, No
2021
No
Yes, In Development, No
2020
No
Yes, In Development, No
2019
No
Yes, In Development, No
2018
Yes
Yes, In Development, No
2017
Yes
Yes, In Development, No
2016
In Development
Yes, In Development, No
2015

MSA Business Performance Indicators

Has the company reviewed business KPIs to ensure they are not increasing risk of modern slavery? (E.g. expansion to production countries that have a lot of migrant workers)
No
Yes, In Development, No
2021
No
Yes, In Development, No
2020
In Development
Yes, In Development, No
2019
In Development
Yes, In Development, No
2018
In Development
Yes, In Development, No
2017
Not Researched
2016
In Development
Yes, In Development, No
2015

MSA Impact on Company Behaviour

Does the company’s statement describe a change in their policy that occurred as a direct result of the UK Modern Slavery Act 2015?
No
Yes, No
2021
Yes
Yes, No
2020
No
Yes, No
2019
No
Yes, No
2018
Yes
Yes, No
2017
Not Researched
2016
Not Researched
2015

MSA homepage link

Does the company publish a link to their modern slavery statement on their homepage? *Note: The “Year” selected should be the period covered by the Statement. See Methodology.
Yes
Yes, No
2021
Not Researched
2020
Not Researched
2019
Not Researched
2018
Not Researched
2017
Not Researched
2016
Not Researched
2015

MSA historic record

Does the company provide links to their modern slavery statements from previous years (either on their website or in their current statement)? *Note: When researching this metric the "Year" field should be set to the current year.
No
Yes, No
2021
No
Yes, No
2020
No
Yes, No
2019
Not Researched
2018
Not Researched
2017
Not Researched
2016
Not Researched
2015

Human Rights investment policy (sector specific)

Does the investor disclose in its modern slavery statement that it has a human rights investment policy covering any portfolios under management?
Not Researched
2021
Not Researched
2020
Not Researched
2019
Not Researched
2018
Not Researched
2017
Not Researched
2016
Not Researched
2015

Cascading reporting obligations under MSA (sector specific)

Does the investor disclose in its modern slavery statement that it requires investee companies to meet their reporting obligations under the UK Modern Slavery Act?
Not Researched
2021
Not Researched
2020
Not Researched
2019
Not Researched
2018
Not Researched
2017
Not Researched
2016
Not Researched
2015

Assesses MS risks of investee companies (sector specific)

Does the investor disclose in its modern slavery statement that it assesses investee companies prior to investment to identify potential modern slavery risk areas?
Not Researched
2021
Not Researched
2020
Not Researched
2019
Not Researched
2018
Not Researched
2017
Not Researched
2016
Not Researched
2015

Engagement on MS with investee companies (sector specific)

Does the investor disclose in its modern slavery statement active engagement with investee companies on their (investee companies’) modern slavery/ labour exploitation/ human trafficking risks in value chains and business relationships?
Not Researched
2021
Not Researched
2020
Not Researched
2019
Not Researched
2018
Not Researched
2017
Not Researched
2016
Not Researched
2015

Industry initiatives and collaborations (sector specific)

Does the investor disclose in its modern slavery statement that it collaborates with industry and non-industry stakeholders to learn from experts and peers and/or lift the industry standard for preventing, identifying, and mitigating modern slavery, labour exploitation and human trafficking risks, and enabling effective remedy for harms caused or contributed to?
Not Researched
2021
Not Researched
2020
Not Researched
2019
Not Researched
2018
Not Researched
2017
Not Researched
2016
Not Researched
2015

Supplier List

Does the company publish a public list of its suppliers names and addresses?
Not Researched
2021
Not Researched
2020
Not Researched
2019
Not Researched
2018
Not Researched
2017
Not Researched
2016
Not Researched
2015

Shareholder Disclosure

Is there a public record of the company’s largest (institutional) shareholders?
Not Researched
2021
Not Researched
2020
Not Researched
2019
Not Researched
2018
Not Researched
2017
Not Researched
2016
Not Researched
2015

Mention of sex trafficking or exploitation (sector specific)

Does the company, in its modern slavery statement, discuss the risk of sexual exploitation or trafficking in its operations and/or supply chains?
Not Researched
2021
Not Researched
2020
Not Researched
2019
Not Researched
2018
Not Researched
2017
Not Researched
2016
Not Researched
2015

ITP Membership (sector specific)

Does the company disclose that it is part of the International Tourism Partnership (ITP)?
Not Researched
2021
Not Researched
2020
Not Researched
2019
Not Researched
2018
Not Researched
2017
Not Researched
2016
Not Researched
2015

Migrant Workers (sector specific)

Does the company disclose, in its modern slavery statement, any considerations with regards to migrant workers in their (supply chain) workforce?
Not Researched
2021
Not Researched
2020
Not Researched
2019
Not Researched
2018
Not Researched
2017
Not Researched
2016
Not Researched
2015

Agency Labor (sector specific)

Does the company disclose, in its modern slavery statement, any considerations with regards to agency labor in their (supply chain) workforce?
Not Researched
2021
Not Researched
2020
Not Researched
2019
Not Researched
2018
Not Researched
2017
Not Researched
2016
Not Researched
2015

MS User policy (sector specific)

Does the company disclose in its modern slavery statement that it has a modern slavery policy covering any social media platforms it owns or distributes?
Not Researched
2021
Not Researched
2020
Not Researched
2019
Not Researched
2018
Not Researched
2017
Not Researched
2016
Not Researched
2015

Detecting MS on social media (sector specific)

Does the company disclose in its modern slavery statement that it seeks to detect modern slavery on any social media platforms it owns or distributes?
Not Researched
2021
Not Researched
2020
Not Researched
2019
Not Researched
2018
Not Researched
2017
Not Researched
2016
Not Researched
2015

Social media incidents remediation (sector specific)

Does the company disclose in its modern slavery statement any actions taken in response to modern slavery incidents identified or reported on any social media platforms it owns or distributes?
Not Researched
2021
Not Researched
2020
Not Researched
2019
Not Researched
2018
Not Researched
2017
Not Researched
2016
Not Researched
2015

Preventing MS on social media (sector specific)

Does the company disclose in their modern slavery statement any steps they have taken to prevent modern slavery risks on social media?
Not Researched
2021
Not Researched
2020
Not Researched
2019
Not Researched
2018
Not Researched
2017
Not Researched
2016
Not Researched
2015

Initiatives and collaborations (sector specific)

Does the company disclose in its modern slavery statement that it collaborates with industry and non-industry stakeholders to learn from experts and peers and/or lift the industry standard for preventing, identifying, and mitigating modern slavery, labour exploitation and human trafficking risks, and enabling effective remedy for harms caused or contributed to?
Not Researched
2021
Not Researched
2020
Not Researched
2019
Not Researched
2018
Not Researched
2017
Not Researched
2016
Not Researched
2015

MSA Consultation Process

Does the statement describe consulting with any entities that it owns or controls?
Not Applicable
Yes, No, Not Applicable
2021
Not Applicable
Yes, No, Not Applicable
2020
Not Researched
2019
Not Researched
2018
Not Researched
2017
Not Researched
2016
Not Researched
2015

Cooperation initiatives and collaborations (sector specific)

Does the company disclose in its modern slavery statement that it collaborates with industry and non-industry stakeholders to learn from experts and peers and/or lift the industry standard for preventing, identifying, and mitigating modern slavery, labour exploitation and human trafficking risks, and enabling effective remedy for harms caused or contributed to?
Not Researched
2021
Not Researched
2020
Not Researched
2019
Not Researched
2018
Not Researched
2017
Not Researched
2016
Not Researched
2015

Supply chain wages disclosure (sector specific)

Does the company disclose any information about the wages workers receive in their supply chain?
Not Researched
2021
Not Researched
2020
Not Researched
2019
Not Researched
2018
Not Researched
2017
Not Researched
2016
Not Researched
2015

Addressing and monitoring child labour (sector specific)

Does the company have a Child Labour Monitoring and Remediation System (CLMRS) in place that covers 100% of their cocoa sources, is assessed by a third party and references ongoing commitments to improve/expand?
Not Researched
2021
Not Researched
2020
Not Researched
2019
Not Researched
2018
Not Researched
2017
Not Researched
2016
Not Researched
2015

Responds to modern slavery risks associated with COVID-19 (sector specific)

Does the company mention that it provides any type of support to suppliers and/or supply chain workers as the result of the COVID-19 pandemic?
Not Researched
2021
Not Researched
2020
Not Researched
2019
Not Researched
2018
Not Researched
2017
Not Researched
2016
Not Researched
2015

Living wage in supply chains (sector specific)

Does the company provide a commitment on, or detail their action to ensure living wages throughout their supply chain?
Not Researched
2021
Not Researched
2020
Not Researched
2019
Not Researched
2018
Not Researched
2017
Not Researched
2016
Not Researched
2015

Restricting sourcing regions (sector specific)

Does the company explicitly state not sourcing, restricting, or avoiding the sourcing of raw materials or components from specific regions where the state is involved in the exploitation of workers?
Not Researched
2021
Not Researched
2020
Not Researched
2019
Not Researched
2018
Not Researched
2017
Not Researched
2016
Not Researched
2015

Supply chain policy on labour outsourcing (sector specific)

Does the company disclose having a policy on labour outsourcing?
Not Researched
2021
Not Researched
2020
Not Researched
2019
Not Researched
2018
Not Researched
2017
Not Researched
2016
Not Researched
2015

Conflict mineral sourcing (sector specific)

Does the company disclose any information on extra due diligence or precautions they are taking when it comes to sourcing minerals from conflict affected areas?
Not Researched
2021
Not Researched
2020
Not Researched
2019
Not Researched
2018
Not Researched
2017
Not Researched
2016
Not Researched
2015

Covid response (sector specific)

Does the company mention that it provides any type of support to suppliers and/or supply chain workers as the result of the COVID-19 pandemic?
Not Researched
2021
Not Researched
2020
Not Researched
2019
Not Researched
2018
Not Researched
2017
Not Researched
2016
Not Researched
2015

Industry and non-industry initiatives (sector specific)

Does the company mention membership in or partnership with industry specific multi-stakeholder initiatives that address modern slavery issues at one or more levels of the supply chain (raw materials, manufacturing, transport, assembly)?
Not Researched
2021
Not Researched
2020
Not Researched
2019
Not Researched
2018
Not Researched
2017
Not Researched
2016
Not Researched
2015