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"Kathmandu’s Human Resources (HR) Department worked with the CSR team to develop compulsory online social compliance training modules for all staff, including headquarter and retail staff. Compliance trainings to date include Kathmandu’s Workplace Code of Conduct, Principles of Fair Labor and Responsible Sourcing and Responsible Purchasing Practices." (p. 27: 1. Online and Kathmandu developed, 2. Frequency not noted, 3. Mandatory)
"All relevant Kathmandu staff are trained on Responsible Purchasing Practices through training modules sourced from ELEVATE." (p. 28: 1. ELEVATE developed, 2. Frequency not noted, 3. Mandatory for relevant staff)
Kathmandu is affiliated with FLA since 2014 and is FLA accredited: "The Fair Labor Association (FLA) ... delivers training to factory workers and management [to address abusive labour practices]" (p. 29)
"In February 2019 Kathmandu began rolling out a pilot project with AAT and a Strategic Supplier based in Ho Chi Minh City" – training included 'human trafficking, gender discrimination, and domestic violence' topics (p. 37: 1. Kathmandu provided, 2. One-off training, 3. Not noted as mandatory)