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Company Response

12 Sep 2024

Vaude's response to allegations of abuses in Myanmar garment factories - October 2024 Update

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We are aware of the misconduct listed in the article and it has occurred repeatedly in the past.

Despite repeated and urgent requests to the factory management to remedy the situation, we have unfortunately observed a lack of commitment to fully enforce them. Some of the requested improvement measurements have not yet been implemented by the management, despite our extensive efforts. This does not align with out strict requirements for ensuring due diligence in our supply chain. Therefore, at the end of 2023, we decided to terminate our collaboration and undertake a responsible disengagement as recommended by FW with the North Shore Group. This will take place in autumn this year…

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