'The new methodology for social audits was launched throughout the Group at the end of 2014, having been agreed with the IndustriALL Global Union and shared with internal and external auditing teams, who contributed their comments and suggestions. Prior to the launch, auditors had received theoretical and practical training as part of a “train the trainer” process. These auditors are now working with the new methodology in all audit processes.' Inditex Annual Report 2015

The company discloses its number of new suppliers added in 2015, it also discloses the pre-assessment audits undertaken which are evaluated on the company's code of conduct, which addresses the human and labor rights topics. Since pre-assessment is mandatory to become a supplier, it is clear that all new suppliers have been screened.

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"New suppliers in 2015

Total 416"

“A first assessment takes place before the supplier has entered the supply chain with a pre-assessment audit. In 2015, some 2,703 pre-assessment audits were performed on potential suppliers and factories, of which 88% had a positive outcome. This first filter allows only manufacturers that comply with the standards established in the Code of Conduct to enter the supply chain. From the moment they enter Inditex’s supply chain, they assume responsibility for complying with the Code of Conduct.”