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Company Response

19 Jul 2022

H&M's response to allegations of abuses in Myanmar garment factories

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In each of the cases raised by the BHRRC, we were informed directly and were able to react immediately to seek a solution. All issues reported to us have already been resolved, often thanks to close cooperation between local trade unions, our suppliers and the local H&M Group team at the production office in Yangon. Our team is closely and regularly following up with suppliers to ensure that any violations are identified and appropriately remedied.

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[The full response is attached]

Part of the following timelines

Myanmar: Two workers allegedly arrested by the military at backpack factory; incl. co. response

Myanmar: Garment workers at backpack factory report workers' rights violations in factory, incl. salary cuts, denial of leave & abuse from supervisors; incl. co. response

Myanmar: Workers at Myanmar Jiale Fashion garment factory report labour rights violations incl. forced overtime, increased targets, & suppression of unions; incl. co. response

Myanmar: 86 garment workers reportedly dismissed from H&M & C&A supplier without full compensation; incl. co. responses

Myanmar: 2000 garment workers at Jiu Sheng (Myanmar) garment factory allegedly owed full compensation after factory closure; incl. co. response

Myanmar: Three workers allegedly die of COVID-19 at K-Won & MICC garment factory, due to inadequate COVID-19 preventative measures; incl. co. response

Myanmar: Workers at Sunrise Myanmar garment factory reportedly face labour violations incl. abuse towards women workers, wage exploitation & denial of leave; incl. co. responses