Exact statement:
"We are taking actions in our UK supply chains to prevent and address illegal, abusive or forced work, which include:
1. Cocoa – as part of our Cargill Cocoa Promise we are committed to working to protect the rights of children, to raise awareness of labour issues and improve working practices through training and education, for farmers and their communities, and to take action to prevent children being put at risk
2. Soy – our commitment to responsible soy production includes being a signatory to the Brazilian National Pact for the Eradication of Slave Labor, which monitors suppliers. We will not do business with those who appear on this list.
3. Palm – Cargill has developed a global palm policy and we are working towards 100 transparent, traceable and sustainable palm supply chain by 2020, including strict criteria for fair labor rights and human rights. As a member of the Round Table on Sustainable Oil (RSPO), our palm plantations are RSPO certified and we offer RSPO certified palm oil products to our customers.
4. Cotton – we are committed to supporting the work being done by governments and organizations like the Association of Cotton Merchants in Europe and the International Labor Organization to find practical solutions to labour issues while fostering responsible economic development.
5. Poultry – we comply with all legal requirements surrounding employee rights, health and safety, ethical responsibilities and human trafficking."