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5 Dec 2008

Author:
Primark

[PDF] Primark response to Fashion Victims II, Friday 5th December 2008

…Primark [part of Associated British Foods] is constantly reviewing and working on improvements to the working conditions of the people in its supply chain. We have an extensive auditing programme, supplier training programme and work with other third parties, including NGOs and governments, to ensure that our suppliers comply with their contractual commitments under our clear and strict Code of Conduct. In Bangladesh, we continually audit our suppliers…We have also started a programme of direct engagement with workers and junior management to ensure that they are aware of our commitment to them and to continual improvement…

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