pg. 6

“Last year we organised regular calls and desktop assessments to identify supply chain needs, while this year, we have largely resumed onsite visits and audits, maintaining a blended physical and virtual ethical trade auditing approach.”

Pg. 12

“New raw material suppliers are required to confirm they will adhere to the Principles and comply with applicable local laws. Right from the onboarding stage, they are also required to agree that we may visit and assess their own compliance and that of their suppliers at any time.”

“Such assessment includes an Ethical Trading Audit. Audits are conducted by qualified internal auditors, and are supported by interpreters and cultural facilitators where required. External accredited auditing agencies are appointed to conduct audits only in a limited number of cases. Audits, announced or unannounced, consist of worker interviews, document reviews and site tours, including workers dormitories and communal facilities, and are repeated periodically to confirm ongoing compliance and continuous improvement.”

Pg. 15

“In response to this, the Burberry Responsibility team has supported supply chain partners through the challenges presented by the pandemic by communicating Burberry’s Infection Control Management Policy, training on safe work environments and mental health, conducting onsite visits as well as remote engagement activities to assess risks and provide guidance.”

Pg. 21

“In FY 2021/22, we conducted 601 ethical trading audits and 28 engagement activities. The majority of these activities were conducted by our internal Responsibility team who endeavour to build trust in our ongoing partnerships and drive continuous improvement.”

“Since the start of the global pandemic in March 2020, the Responsibility team has remained in close contact with supply chain partners by developing a blended physical and virtual ethical trade auditing system.”