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pg. 11 "We conducted new assessments at 48 manufacturing sites across 17 countries in 2020, using a remote approach to continue due diligence even when COVID-19 restricted on-site access. " pg. 12 "We assess the sustainability performance and social compliance results of prioritized suppliers using the EcoVadis online platform, leveraging this widely recognized supplier evaluation tool while also unlocking increased visibility and insights for Mars and our suppliers to put into action." pg. 13 "Hundreds of suppliers have now completed EcoVadis, the third party-validated assessment of their sustainability performance that enables them to take targeted actions to improve. We use a risk-based process to prioritize EcoVadis roll-out." Manali Rana[https://wikirate.org/Manali_Rana].....2022-05-09 10:30:40 UTC
pg. 12
In 2011, we developed our Supplier Code of Conduct,
which describes our human rights, ethical and
environmental expectations of first-tier suppliers,
including a prohibition on forced labor, and we initiated
our Responsible Sourcing Program.
This program engaged our first-tier suppliers around the world in improving
their sustainability performance through an industry-standard approach that
leveraged third-party, on-site social compliance audits to identify workplace
issues and drive change where risk is highest.
However, research shows that it is difficult to address the root causes of the
most complex sustainability challenges through audits alone – and, that it is
critically important to engage workers in identifying issues and shaping
solutions
pg. 10
We will continue to evaluate our facilities on a routine basis while expanding our
efforts to address potential risks. We engage independent auditors with
expertise in labor issues to assess our human rights performance in our
workplaces. Non-compliances that are identified are addressed. Our Responsible
Workplace Standard and Site Implementation Guide details our human rights
standards and expectations for our own workplaces, including a prohibition on
forced labor. We also seek to ensure that all Associates in Mars workplaces are
aware of and have access to our accredited Ombudsman program through which
they can confidentially and anonymously report any workplace issue.