'Vendor Code of Conduct. As a condition of conducting business with TJX and as a means of self-

certification, our merchandise vendors are required to agree to comply with our Vendor Code of Conduct which prohibits involuntary or forced labor, including labor obtained through slavery or human trafficking. Our Vendor Code of Conduct further requires that the goods our merchandise vendors sell to us have been manufactured in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations, which include those pertaining to involuntary labor, forced labor, or human trafficking. It also requires that merchandise vendors ensure

that all subcontractors and any other third parties they use in the production or distribution of goods offered for sale in our stores comply with the principles described in the Vendor Code of Conduct.' - 2

'TJX Global Code of Conduct. Our TJX Global Code of Conduct prohibits behavior that creates an intimidating or hostile work environment, and it requires TJX Associates to obey all applicable laws and regulations of the countries in which we operate, including wage and hour rules. In choosing third parties to work with, our Associates are also expected to select those that act with integrity and in a manner consistent with the ethical principles stated in our Global Code of Conduct. TJX reviews reported concerns and takes appropriate action depending on the nature and severity of the violation.' - 2

No explicit mention in the statement of contractual clauses beyond the Vendor Code of Conduct being 'a condition of conducting business with TJX and as a means of self-certification'. - 2

Vendor Code of Conduct and TJX Global Code of Conduct are not linked to within the statement itself.

No explicit mention of the prohibition of recruitment fees and child labour, or the protection of migrant workers and labour rights in the statement.

However, the Vendor Code of Conduct found at https://www.tjx.com/responsibility/responsible-business/vendor-code-of-conduct , in addition to what is described above, states that:

'CHILD LABOR

Our vendors must not use child labor. The term "child" is defined as anyone younger than 15 years of age (or younger than 14 years of age where the law of the country of manufacture allows 14-year-olds to work). At all times our vendors must respect compulsory education laws. Workers under the age of 18 must not perform hazardous work.'

'FORCED LABOR

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Our vendors must not require workers to surrender any identity papers as a condition of employment; such documents may only be temporarily held to verify a worker’s employment eligibility. Our vendors must reimburse their workers for any recruitment or hiring fees that are paid.'

'FREEDOM OF ASSOCIATION

Our vendors must respect the rights of their workers to choose (or choose not) to freely associate and to bargain collectively where such rights are recognized by law. We prohibit harassment, retaliation, and violence against trade union members and representatives.'

'SUBCONTRACTORS

Our vendors must ensure that all subcontractors and any other third parties they use in the production or distribution of goods offered for sale in our stores comply with the principles described in this Code of Conduct. Additionally, our private label vendors must disclose to TJX’s third-party auditors the names of all such subcontractors, and third parties before social compliance audits are scheduled.'