OUR IMPLEMENTATION Assessment and Prioritisation We continually assess the impact of our actions on human rights. Based on the assessment, we prioritise the most severe impacts and risks rela- ting to human rights. There are certain aspects of human rights that we consider salient as our actions could have a stronger impact on these. These relate, but are not limited to the following topics: • Prohibition of child labour and forced labour • Non-discrimination and equal treatment of all employees without distinction of sex, gender and gender identity, ethnicity, nationality, colour, social background, religion, faith, age, legal status, political opinion, disability, sexual orientation, cases of pregnancy, or trade union membership/ activity • Health and safety at the workplace • Freedom of association and collective bargaining • Fostering living wages and living incomes • Working hours in accordance with applicable standards • Need for sustainable water supplies and drinking water • Respecting the rights of indigenous peoples and local communities • Not tolerating or contributing to threats, intimidation and attacks against human rights defenders • Right to effective remedy In this context, we acknowledge that specific groups, such as minorities, children, women, migrant workers and indigenous peoples, are potentially more vulnerable to having their fundamental human rights violated. Prevention and mitigation We implement measures to prevent and mitigate the adverse impacts and risks relating to human rights that we have identified and prioritised. This involves, among other things, aligning ma- nagements and buying practices with this goal, raising awareness and providing training for employees, business partners, and suppliers in order to strengthen the general understanding. In cases where our potential influence to pre - vent and mitigate risks is low, we participate in industry-wide and multi-stakeholder initiatives to work jointly on solutions. Transparency We believe that transparency is a significant component of human rights due diligence. We have initiated efforts to provide greater insight into our supply chains and communicate openly about corresponding risks and the measures we take. We will continue to increase our transpa- rency as part of our human rights efforts. Climate Change & Environmental Aspects We recognise that climate change and other environmental issues can also adversely impact human rights. We are committed to maintaining compliance with laws and standards related to the protection of the environment. We have im- plemented measures to reduce our operational emissions and increase material efficiency and circularity. Additionally, we have decreased the use of hazardous chemicals by implementing a comprehensive chemical management system at all stages of our supply chains for textiles and shoes. Stakeholder engagement Across our value chains, we engage with a wide variety of stakeholders including, but not limited to, suppliers, service providers, workers, and NGOs. We recognise that having effective dialogue with relevant external stakeholders is an integral element of due diligence so that we can share perspectives, knowledge and ad- vance our commitments. We are committed to increasing exchange with stakeholders and their representatives who are potentially and affected in order to receive information that can help us to assess and further develop our approach to human rights. AL In D t I e N rn o a r t d io G n r a o l u B p uy – in In g te P r o n l a ic t y io f n o a r l C P ot li t c o y n S | t A at s e o m f e J n a t n f u o a r r H y u 2 m 02 a 0 n Rights PagSeei4te 4
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