"Our independent auditors found no incidents of modern slavery" on page 13
pg. 13
“A non-compliance regarding regular employment was identified in a country in Asia through the FY2022 audit program, where foreign workers at a supplier’s manufacturing facility were charged recruitment fees by the sourcing agent in their home country.”
“During the FY2022 audit program, a potential issue was identified through the SMETA process in a country in Asia where a direct supplier’s manufacturing site was located. Management at the site retained the passports of foreign workers in the administration building adjacent to the worker dormitories. A selection of foreign workers (who were interviewed by the auditor separately from management) indicated that their passports were kept on their behalf for safekeeping.”
However, across the audited suppliers, therewere opportunities for improvements in the four primaryareas of the external Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit(SMETA) review– safety and hygienic conditions– working hours– living wages and benefits– management systems and code implementation pg. 13.