'LVUK reserved the right to check adherence of LV Group and its suppliers and supply chains to the principles set out in the LV Suppliers’ Code of Conduct and to conduct compliance audits at any time'
'LV Group suppliers and contractors could be required to improve and correct any deficiency discovered during any such audits' (p.3)
'LVUK reserved the right to use reasonable endeavours to ensure that all LV Group supplier and contractor template contracts contained clauses to adopt anti-modern slavery standards and practices consistent with our values and culture.' (p.3)
'In 2021 compliance training was completed across the UK region including on ethics, and compliance (including to combat modern slavery in our business and supply chains), by way of LVMH training for managers (stores and head office). Regular reminders of our values and culture were provided at retail sessions run during the year.'
'The training enabled us to reduce business risk of non-compliance through efficient processes and reliable data and reporting'
'All documentation, policies and updates are provided for easy access via employee portal for all staff.'
'It remained mandatory for all LVUK staff to familiarize themselves with this statement which forms part of the onboarding of new starters.' (p.3)
'We will start to roll out an updated version of the LV Group Suppliers’ Code of Conduct in the coming financial year. This will help develop and improve our approach towards our suppliers and their supply chains by further requiring them to share our values an culture which includes the eradication of modern slavery in their businesses and supply chains as well as in LVUK' (p.4)