taking stepsto improve substandard suppliers' practices, including providing advice to suppliers and requiring them to implement action plans.2

Supplier code of conduct:We arecommitted to ensuring that its suppliers adhere to the highest standards of ethics. Suppliers are required to demonstrate that they provide safe working conditions where necessary, treat workers with dignity and respect, and act ethically and within the law in their useof labour. The company works with suppliers to ensure that they meet the standards of the code and improve their workers’ working conditions. Serious violations of the company’s supplier code of conduct will lead to the termination of the business relationship.2

invoking sanctions against suppliers that fail to improve their performance in line with an action plan or seriously violate our supplier code of conduct, including the termination of the business relationship.2