Kering states it holds is contractors as well as subcontractors to the same standard.
"We require our suppliers to comply with the principles defined in the Group Suppliers’ Charter. We prohibit child labor and forced labor. The Group carries out checking procedures and does not knowingly work with partners who do not Share these essential principles at the heart of their businesses and in the choice of their own service providers. " Document-Code-of-Ethics-EN-2019 Pg 15-16
"Our commitments to our suppliers and subcontractors are in line with the requirements to respect human rights published by the United Nations and stated in the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGP)." Document-Code-of-Ethics-EN-2019 Pg 15-16
"Respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms Given the diversity of its subcontractors and the type of certain materialsused, such as gold or diamonds, Kering ensures that all its suppliers adhere to the Group’s supplier charter and the Kering Standards and enhances the traceability of its sourcing. "Report-Kering-Integrated-Report-2018 pg 22
"Respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms. Given the diversity of its subcontractors and the type of certain materials used, such as gold or diamonds, Kering ensures that all its suppliers adhere to the Group’s supplier charter and the Kering Standards and enhances the traceability of its sourcing." Report-Kering-Integrated-Report-2018 pg 40
Kering also reports on the auditors that audit their supply chain including subcontractors. Document-Kering-Standards-for-raw-materials-and-manufacturing-processes-EN-.pdf pg 129
However, there is no proof from the auditors that Kering complies.