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“The ESGR: • includes metrics which track performance against our GNFR compliance programme and social programmes in Food and C&H, including tier 1 & 2 audit, our food supply chain due diligence programme and worker voice.”

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“Our programmes are built on a robust foundation of compliance which allows us to monitor and track our supplier partner performance against our minimum requirements.”

“AUDIT PROGRAMME It is a requirement that all new direct suppliers to Food and C&H have completed a self-assessment questionnaire and an ethical audit, conducted by an approved third party.”

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“During 2021 we received some comments from workers at a UK site that could have been possible indicators of modern slavery. As a result, we conducted an unannounced audit to review processes and procedures and understand the measures the site had in place.”

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“Seasonal Worker VISA due diligence

In June 2021, we conducted a visit to a Scottish berry supplier partner to review their recruitment process and interview workers on the UK temporary visa scheme.”

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“In response, we have carried out due diligence audits and worker interviews in all of our supplier partner factories in China which have not, to date, identified evidence of any forced Uyghur workers in our factories.”

“Visibility at Tier 2

In 2021, we increased the scope of our audit programme to 83 of our top Tier 2 fabric suppliers using the Higg Index Facility Social and Labour Module (FSLM). In 2022, we are extending this further to include the top 250 facilities, and to support the growing programme we have strengthened the team with four additional members in our sourcing offices and one data analyst in the UK.” (In development)

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“Operations and Logistics

During the year we hosted engagement sessions with our colleagues in the UK and International sourcing offices on modern slavery and spotting its indicators (particularly during visits to our partners’ distribution centres).”