Under Internal Accountability:
"Esprit generally tries to work with suppliers to resolve compliance issues uncovered by audits. However, where remediation efforts fail, or an issue is exceptionally severe or deemed irremediable, Esprit may take action up to and including suspension and/or termination of business with a supplier. “Human trafficking” falls under “illegal activity”, which Esprit considers a zero-tolerance indicator, and will be cause for immediate termination of business with appropriate procedures in place for the protection of and reparation to victims. Esprit encourages its employees, business partners and suppliers to report issues/non-compliances to its Code of Conduct through a confidential complaints mechanism. Esprit commits to evaluate all reports and take corrective action if non-compliances are verified. Its Code of Conduct Implementation Guidelines require its suppliers to establish effective, multi-channel grievance mechanisms that workers can access in confidence to report non-compliances to its Code."
Esprit generally tries to work with suppliers to resolve compliance issues uncovered byaudits. However, where remediation efforts fail, or an issue is exceptionally severe or deemedirremediable, Esprit may take action up to and including suspension and/or termination ofbusiness with a supplier. “Human trafficking” falls under “illegal activity”, which Espritconsiders a zero-tolerance indicator, and will be cause for immediate termination ofbusiness with appropriate procedures in place for the protection of and reparation to victims.3