Supplier and Contractor Due Diligence
'LVUK ensured that LV Group new suppliers are carefully chosen and that, prior to entering into any new contractual relationship with a supplier or contractor, suppliers, and contractors complied with the LV Suppliers’ Code of Conduct.'
'LVUK reserved the right to check adherence of LV Group and its suppliers and supply chains to the principles set out in the LV Suppliers’ Code of Conduct and to conduct compliance audits at any time'
'Upon reasonable request, LVUK made sure that LV Group, and its suppliers and contractors could supply the necessary information and grant access to LVUK representatives to verify compliance with the requirements of the LV Suppliers’ Code of Conduct and for suppliers and contractors to keep proper records to prove compliance with the LV Suppliers’ Code of Conduct and provide access to complete, original, and accurate files to LVUK representatives'
'LV Group suppliers and contractors could be required to improve and correct any deficiency discovered during any such audits'
'LVUK reserved the right to use reasonable endeavours to ensure that all LV Group supplier and contractor template contracts contained clauses to adopt anti-modern slavery standards and practices consistent with our values and culture.'
'LVUK required its staff, suppliers, and their supply chains to engage in and promote honest and ethical conduct, act in accordance with our values and culture, comply with all applicable laws, rules and regulations in their own area and act responsibly, with due care, competence and diligence when dealing with staff, customers, suppliers, agents, and intermediaries' (p.3)