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"Express is dedicated to eliminating human trafficking and forced labor on all levels of our supply chain. Below are the steps Express is taking in furtherance of this goal.

1. Supply Chain Verification. Our list of qualified suppliers and factories is established and maintained in reliance on specific qualification standards and protocols developed by us, in conjunction with our independent third party service provider, which specializes in supply chain compliance. First, our sourcing process includes a supplier verification procedure designed to ensure that we work only with suppliers who are committed to meeting our supply chain standards. Once a supplier is verified, the relationship begins with a written Master Sourcing Agreement (MSA) wherein the supplier agrees that it and the factories that it contracts with will adhere to our sourcing and labor standards, including those prohibiting slavery and human trafficking."

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"3. Supplier Certification. Each supplier is required to sign an MSA in which they agree that they will comply with our Supplier Code of Conduct. The Supplier Code of Conduct requires our suppliers to comply with all applicable laws and policies, including prohibitions against child labor and forced labor."