Question: Is a code of conduct included in supplier contracts?
Answer:
Yes
13175057
Project JUST Research Group
2021
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updated over 1 year ago by Manali Rana

It explicitly mentions its suppliers signing a master sourcing agreement which includes VS & Company policies. Since the Supplier Code of Conduct is one of the Company's policy, we may consider that the Supplier Code of Conduct is included in the contract.

pg. 1

"IPS defines “supplier” as the vendor or partner who has signed the Master Sourcing Agreement (MSA) directly with VS&Co."

"VS&Co suppliers must sign the MSA before VS&Co can issue purchase orders and the supplier can begin producing our products. The MSA states that suppliers must comply with VS&Co policies, which includes the Guidebook – a collection of policies and all applicable laws and regulations."

Manali Rana.....2022-07-26 11:00:27 UTC

It is clearly mentioned here that the Supplier certifies compliance with the Supplier Code of Conduct in its written Master Sourcing Agreement.

Traceability Risk assessment, pg. 2

"Once a supplier has passed the risk assessment, the relationship between Victoria’s Secret & Co. and a qualified supplier begins with a written master sourcing agreement wherein the supplier certifies that its factories and any that it may contract with will comply with Victoria’s Secret & Co.’s Supplier Code of Conduct, including codes and any applicable laws pertaining to slavery and human trafficking. No subcontracting is permitted without prior approval."

Manali Rana.....2022-07-26 12:21:14 UTC