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“Covid-19 pandemic exacerbated indicators of forced labour

Prevention/mitigation steps taken: In 2020 Joules signed the ILO Call to Action “Covid-19: Action in the Global Garment Industry” to work with industry bodies and other brands to ensure that the rights of all workers in the apparel and textile supply chain were maintained throughout the pandemic. Joules has continued to work closely with its suppliers to carry out additional due diligence during this challenging time and has maintained its ethical trading work throughout.”