We have considered associates in the workplace as direct employees.
pg. 10
"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."
pg. 17
"We mapped our Thai fish supply chain and launched Issara Institute’s Inclusive Labor Monitoring (ILM) model during a four-year timeframe with our Tier 1 suppliers - access to a multi-lingual hotline and online application where workers could report issues and seek assistance as needed."