'The Supplier Onboarding Manual represents the most comprehensive supplier framework we have developed to date. All trading partners are required to review and sign their acknowledgement of the Manual and abide by its applicable terms and requirements.' pg 9.
'Suppliers and factories must complete a social compliance evaluation, which integrates criteria that adhere to the principles of the ethical trade initiative (“ETI”), including: • Employment is freely chosen• Freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining are respected• Working conditions are safe and hygienic • Child labour is not used' pg 9
'If a supplier is rated ‘zero tolerance’, we will not engage that supplier, and/or will prepare an exit strategy to promptly cease any existing business relationship. Zero tolerance factors include: • Using child labour, prison, forced, indentured, or bonded labour; ' pg 10
'f a supplier becomes aware that it, or its subcontractors, has any trafficked persons in their facilities, they are required to strictly adhere to local legislation. In the absence of any regulations, the supplier must' pg 12
Since, the company states to pass the supplier manual standards down their supply chain. We have considered 'beyond tier 1'.
pg. 9
“The Manual creates a clear obligation for our suppliers and factories to meet our social compliance standards as a matter of high priority. Suppliers and factories must complete a social compliance evaluation, which integrates criteria that adhere to the principles of the ethical trade initiative (“ETI”), including:
• Employment is freely chosen • Freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining are respected • Working conditions are safe and hygienic • Child labour is not used • Living wages are paid • Working hours are not excessive • No discrimination is practiced • Regular employment is provided • No harsh or inhumane treatment is allowed”
Pg. 11
“The Supplier Manual clearly defines human trafficking and establishes zero tolerance for any form of human trafficking, including the use of trafficked victims within factories. We require suppliers to pass this standard down their own supply chains by establishing their own recruitment policies and procedures that expressly prevent human trafficking Supplier human resources personnel are to be trained in the operation of the policy.”
Modern slavery clause is included in supplier manual and not in code of conduct.
pg. 12
“Given that the new Supplier Manual has incorporated our position on sustainability and the environment, we have chosen to first incorporate our modern slavery provisions into this Manual, rather than via a standalone sustainability policy, as foreshadowed in our First Statement.”
“We have ensured that all suppliers have accepted and signed our Supplier Code of Conduct, which includes the following provisions in relation to worker payment:”
pg. 16
“Modern Slavery Provisions in Supplier Contracts: Lorna Jane did not enter into any supplier contracts during the reporting period.”