Question: Does the downstream company audit its supply chain, specifically its Smelter and Refiners (SoRs)?
Answer:
Yes
7972220
L'Oreal
2018
Unverified - Added by Steward
"We have therefore decided to implement a sustainable procurement policy in India based on a limited number of suppliers who have committed to sourcing from legal gated mines only, where working conditions can be closely monitored and human rights respected. They also have to conduct independent audits to ensure such commitments are respected and invest in community-building activities in the areas where they operate to address underlying causes. "