Audits of suppliers (independent) and On-site visits (self-reporting):
'We gather and analyse 3rd party audit data from annual social audits, identifying patterns and common issues to inform next steps and support needed to mitigate risks. Every tier 1 factory is expected to meet our annual audit requirements and we grade these audits depending on the issues found. We work closely with our suppliers and factories on remediation to ensure that the factories are improving, and
worker welfare is protected and monitored.' - 6
'GFR (Goods for Resale)
We monitor our Tier 1 sites through independent third-party audits and specialised programmes. Since 2019, we have extended our monitoring programme to further Tiers, ultimately down to raw material source sites where possible. Our in-house Sustainability team and partner organisation, The Reassurance Network, conduct site visits (both physically and virtually) to promote transparency in the factories we use.' - 7
'Fast Forward
Fast Forward is a next-generation supply chain labour standards improvement programme that works for all suppliers and service providers, in all sectors, at all stages of their social compliance journey.
Modern Slavery in UK supply chains
We implement this programme in our UK supply chain and are currently audting all facilities down to Tier 2, which includes manufacturing sites, reprocessing facilities and landed warehouses.' - 10
'We continue to monitor the presence of young workers through our factory visits and 3rd party audits. We consider
young workers to be more vulnerable and this is a key focus area on our assessments.' - 14