Sources: ICEDAW; ILO, No. 100 & No. 111; WEP; HRIB, 8.2.5; ETI, 7 and 9; FLA II.ND.8, VII.HSE.11, VII.HSE.12 and VIII.HOW.4; FWF, 2; SA8000; GRI 405-2; SA8000 IV.5 

The company recognises the relevance of women’s rights for the sector, given the prevalence of women workers and the different dimensions of inequality they often face. The company requires that its suppliers have measures in place to implement its policy commitment to eliminate discrimination against women through providing equal pay for equal work and measures to ensure equal opportunities throughout all levels of employment. These may include setting up women’s committees that report to management to address and resolve issues, gender-equality training, and eliminating working or employment conditions linked to marital status or family responsibilities or the absence of pregnancy. In addition, the company requires that its suppliers have measures in place to eliminate health and safety concerns that are particularly prevalent among women workers (e.g., sexual harassment, physical security and protection and accommodation of pregnant and nursing workers).