Walk Free+MSA training (revised)+VALUE RETAIL GROUP PTY LTD+2020+Discussion

pg. 10

"Best & Less Group’s Employee Code of Conduct outlines the expectations of employees and contractors including zero tolerance for workplace harassment, bullying, bribery, corruption discrimination and serious misconduct including worker exploitation. All team members are required to undertake induction training which includes the organisation’s expectations outlined within the Employee Code of Conduct."

pg. 12

"• Onboarding, supplier training and communications is provided to all suppliers. Onboarding processes include the requirement for all suppliers to sign and agree to abide by the ESC prior to working with us. Suppliers are also provided with regular training either in- person through our office in China or via video conferencing. In FY20 we conducted 6 training sessions with 250 participants. Training included:

• Living Wages capacity building workshops

• Ethical Sourcing Code and policy awareness training

• Compliance and auditing protocols

• Sustainable Packaging "

Singh Anjali.....2021-11-17 08:57:47 UTC

The report does mention training to employees and suppliers but not directly related to modern slavery (see p. 10, 13). However, the company does mention training in development (see below). Therefore, I have changed the answer from No to In development.

"Continue to build capacity of buying team to identify and mitigate any risks of modern slavery as well as ethical purchasing practices to ensure fair compensation for suppliers" (p.14)

Sofia Gonzalez De Aguinaga.....2021-12-08 21:12:29 UTC

Data copied from BEST & LESS GROUP PTY LTD for 2020