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Warning Text %XTableStyleMedium2PivotStyleLight16`Corporate Responses,a|  Entity HQ Location Measure CodeTargeted Jurisdictions Target TypeSector OwnershipTickerOwnership DetailsKnown links to XPCCLinked to targeted entities EnforcementAcknowledges concernEvidence of AcknowledgementUndertaken Due DilligenceEvidence of Due DiligenceUndertaken Supplier RemediationEvidence of RemediationProvided Remedy to WorkersEvidence of RemedyActively EngagedEvidence of Discussion CollaboratedEvidence of CollaborationSigned Up To PledgesEvidence of PledgesTerminated RelationshipsEvidence of TerminationTaken Further StepsEvidence of Further StepsFurther InformationRationale for Inclusion/361 Degrees International Limited 361^VE gPlQS [HKPublic1361.HKOwner 1 Wuhao Ding (17.0%). Owner 2 Huihuang Ding (16.3%). Owner 3 Huirong Ding (15.7%). Owner 4 Jiabi Wang (8.16%). Owner 5 Jiachen Wang (8.16%). [Source: https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/361-DEGREES-INTERNATIONAL-5543292/?type_recherche=rapide&mots=361%20degre]Denies concern"Chinese apparel brand 361 Degrees to source Xinjiang materials with China Cotton Industry Alliance" [ https://www.business-humanrights.org/zh-hans/%E6%9C%80%E6%96%B0%E6%B6%88%E6%81%AF/chinese-apparel-brand-361-degrees-sources-xinjiang-materials-with-china-cotton-industry-alliance/ ]. "NNNNt^ Ng 0euhNN 0pj Wnoq^2Nekcؚ W"uTLrvܕl^Tq_R SbԚ(uTLmi|vU\ezz0" [Marked by the "Xinjiang Cotton Incident" in March 2021, the popularity of the national tide further increased the attention and influence of domestic brands, opening up a new space for the development of the sporting goods industry.] [CAR21]. "In addition, the Group continued its marketing campaign under the themes of  Support Cotton from Xinjiang/eceuh  in March 2021. In April, the Group joined hands with various brands in participating in the  China Power -N WRϑ campaign by reinforcing its image as a  Chinese brand  WTLr and a  national brand leTLr in the minds of consumers to enhance its brand image and boost sales growth. On 24 April 2021, 361 ,as the first domestic sportswear brand to cooperate with the China Cotton Industry Alliance ( CCIA ) in promoting domestic sporting goods, officially entered into a strategic cooperation agreement with CCIA in Urumchi, Xinjiang. Under the agreement about such in-depth cooperation between 361 and CCIA, CCIA will provide 361 with the exclusive prime cotton fields and the select high-quality cotton for the Group in its production. 361^NVhTv~{OSRRVhNNSU\ S_e (WeuLN(gP SO(uTTLr361^NV[hNNTvN N{yVhTv ~{beuT\OOS0dk!kSeۏNekbg T T T\O 361^\O~Ǒ-VhTvTLrvSh0~~0beI{OySPge RRVhNNvؚ(ϑSU\0[361 Degrees signed an agreement with the National Cotton Alliance to help the development of the national cotton industry. On the same day, in Urumqi, Xinjiang, the sporting goods brand 361 Degrees signed a strategic cooperation agreement with the National Cotton Industry Alliance (hereinafter referred to as the National Cotton Alliance). This time, the two parties have further reached a long-term "joint" cooperation. 361 Degrees will purchase raw cotton, yarn, fabrics and other excellent raw materials of the National Cotton Alliance brand according to the contract to help the high-quality development of the national cotton industry.] [OS: http://www.xinhuanet.com/photo/2021-04/24/c_1127370894_2.htm] #Important cotton supply chain actorAbercrombie & Fitch Co.USANFXOwner 1 Blackrock Inc (16.88%) [institution]. Owner 2 The Vanguard Group, Inc. (12.89%) [institution]. Owner 3 Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (8.14%) [institution]. Owner 4 Paradice Investment Management, LLC (5.00%) [institution]. Owner 5 State Street Corporation (4.14%) [institution]. [Source: www.uk.finance.yahoo.com/quote/ANF/holders?p=ANF]"We are deeply troubled by reports from Xinjiang and our company does not work with any factories located in the region." [CWS: https://corporate.abercrombie.com/af-cares/sustainability/responsible/update-on-xinjiang]Yesz"In order for vendors to conduct business with Abercrombie & Fitch Co., they must sign our Master Vendor Agreement, which clearly establishes our operational and ethical expectations, including social and environmental sustainability. Reflecting our ongoing due diligence process, vendors are audited throughout the year to ensure compliance with our Vendor Code of Conduct and local regulations... Looking ahead, we will continue to hold our factories accountable, and will only partner with those who uphold our Vendor Code of Conduct." [CWS: https://corporate.abercrombie.com/af-cares/sustainability/responsible/update-on-xinjiang]o"Abercrombie & Fitch Co. stands behind the Joint Statement issued by our trade associations... which advocate that a successful solution will require collaboration among government, industry, labor advocacy groups, non-governmental organizations and other stakeholders." [CWS: https://corporate.abercrombie.com/af-cares/sustainability/responsible/update-on-xinjiang]"In addition to our own due diligence, which is in line with the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, we continue to work with our industry partners to support a solution in Xinjiang and across the global supply chain. Abercrombie & Fitch Co. stands behind the Joint Statement issued by our trade associations, including American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA), Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA), National Retail Federation (NRF), U.S. Fashion Industry Association (USFIA), and Footwear Distributors & Retailers of America (FDRA), which advocate that a successful solution will require collaboration among government, industry, labor advocacy groups, non-governmental organizations and other stakeholders. We also remain committed to working with the Better Cotton Initiative to enhance our cotton tracking." [CWS: https://corp< orate.abercrombie.com/af-cares/sustainability/responsible/update-on-xinjiang]BCIt"A&F shared with APSI that as part of our regular review of our global supply chain, we decided to stop sourcing from the spinner [Huafu Top Dyed Melange Yarn Co. Ltd.] (detailed on page 32) from 2020 onwards for any of our company s brands." [Abercrombie & Fitch's response, 23 March 2020: https://www.business-humanrights.org/en/latest-news/abercrombie-fitchs-response/] Acer Inc.TW2353.TWOwner 1 BlackRock Fund Advisors (3.14%) [institution]. Owner 2 The Vanguard Group, Inc. (2.96%) [institution]. Owner 3 Norges Bank Investment Management (1.34%) [institution]. Owner 4 Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (1.24%) [institution]. Owner 5 Cathay Securities Investment Trust Co., Ltd. (1.12%) [institution]. [Source: www.markets.ft.com/data/equities/tearsheet/profile?s=2353:TAI]J"Acer is a member of the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA), an alliance of the world's leading ICT companies. Since 2008, we have been applying The RBA Code of Conduct as the standard for our suppliers, ensuring that they acknowledge and implement the Code of Conduct that prohibits the use of forced, bonded (including debt bondage) or indentured labor, involuntary prison labor, slavery, and trafficking of persons. We have established a complete labor rights due diligence process for our supply chain based on the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and utilizing the RBA processes and tools to identify, prevent, and mitigate the actual and potential impacts. The process includes conducting risk assessment, on-site audit, education and training for suppliers, as well as conducting supply chain-focused human rights training for our employees... We will continue to monitor and audit our suppliers and follow up on any findings to ensure conformance to the Code of Conduct and to build on our foundation of respect for human rights." [UNSRCOMM, 10 May 2021: https://spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBase/DownLoadFile?gId=36209] "Auditing methods include audits led by management personnel, audits run by third parties, RBA Validated Audit process (VAP), and report review. We select suppliers to undergo on-site audits based on the results of the risk assessment described above. In 2019, we conducted 101 on-site audits of the manufacturing plants with higher risk." [AUSMSA20: https://modernslaveryregister.gov.au/statements/file/c0d65675-33a3-43c9-b4cd-cff6507b289c/] y"Dear Ms. Beatriz Balbin& ' [UNSRCOMM, 10 May 2021: https://spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBase/DownLoadFile?gId=36209] "We will also engage with relevant stakeholders to better understand the situation within our global supply chain and work collaboratively towards sustainable solutions." [UNSRCOMM, 10 May 2021: https://spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBase/DownLoadFile?gId=36209] "As a member of the Resposible Business Alliance..." [AUSMSA20: https://modernslaveryregister.gov.au/statements/file/c0d65675-33a3-43c9-b4cd-cff6507b289c/] 'Important technology supply chain actor Adidas AGDEADSnOwner 1 Groupe Bruxelles Lambert SA (7.14%) [institution]. Owner 2 Nassef Sawiris (3.14%) [individual]. Owner 3 Norges Bank Investment Management (2.65%) [institution]. Owner 4 The Vanguard Group, Inc. (2.61%) [institution]. Owner 5 Thornburg Investment Management, inc. (2.60%) [institution]. [Source: www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/ADIDAS-AG-6714534/company/]8"on learning of allegations against several companies sourcing from Xinjiang, China, where ethnic minorities were reportedly subject to forced labor in spinning mills" [UKMSA18: https://www.adidas-group.com/media/filer_public/02/e5/02e51e8a-220e-4dbb-9291-bdc33921f4cd/modern_slavery_act_transparency_statement_2018.pdf] "In recent years, increased attention has been given to potential forced labour risks in high-risk locations in ... China's Xinjiang region." [AUSMSA20: https://modernslaveryregister.gov.au/statements/file/df7a531a-556b-40e6-aa96-9d43aa8cbe7e/] "In 2019, for example, on learning of allegations against several companies sourcing from Xinjiang, China, where ethnic minorities were reportedly subject to forced labor in spinning mills we explicitly required our fabric suppliers not to source any yarn from the Xinjiang region." [UKMSA18: https://www.adidas-group.com/media/filer_public/02/e5/02e51e8a-220e-4dbb-9291-bdc33921f4cd/modern_slavery_act_transparency_statement_2018.pdf; see also AUSMSA20: https://modernslaveryregister.gov.au/statements/file/df7a531a-556b-40e6-aa96-9d43aa8cbe7e/] "With respect to Xinjiang, we have engaged extensively with our China suppliers and reiterated our strict prohibition on all forms of forced labour, including prison labour. We have issued advisories to those same suppliers, informing them of their obligations to meet relevant government sanctions and trade restrictions. And we have conducted due diligence to ensure that supply chain partners are not linked to entities suspected of involvement in serious human rights harms or forced labour." [UKMSA19: https://www.adidas-group.com/media/filer_public/9e/98/9e9824f9-d063-4a6d-a8d0-3ec50e724036/adidas_modern_slavery_act_transparency_statement_2019.pdf ; see also AUSMSA20: https://modernslaveryregister.gov.au/statements/file/df7a531a-556b-40e6-aa96-9d43aa8cbe7e/] "With respect to Xinjiang, we have engaged extensively with our China suppliers and reiterated our strict prohibition on all forms of forced labour, including prison labour. We have conducted due diligence to ensure that suppliers are not linked to entities suspected of involvement in serious human rights harms or forced labour." [UKBEIS, 03 November 2020: https://committees.parliament.uk/writtenevidence/13102/pdf/] "In Spring 2019 we required all Tier 2 material suppliers to stop sourcing processed yarn from Xinjian< g. This action was taken following our investigations into claims of links to forced labour at Huafu Textiles, a Tier 3 spinning mill located in Aksu, Xinjiang... We have also conducted assessments of our Tier 3 raw material sources, such as leather, rubber and cotton, and have worked with industry partners and civil society, to identify and address risks of modern slavery." [UKBEIS, 03 November 2020: https://committees.parliament.uk/writtenevidence/13102/pdf/] "Although we have no direct contractual relationship with Huafu, we asked for access to audit their spinning facilities in Aksu. They obliged. Our investigations found no evidence of forced labour, or of government involvement in the hiring of their workforce. Despite these findings our suspension of Huafu Aksu continues pending receipt of a third-party assessment by an independent consultancy specializing in forced labour. We are hopeful that those investigations will verify our own preliminary audit results." [Response to Media Reports related to Xinjiang, China, 25 July 2019: https://media.business-humanrights.org/media/documents/files/documents/adidas_Response_BHHRC_25July20199279.pdf] "Having examined the allegations outlined in your letter, it appears the complainant is referencing claims made by the Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI) in March 2020. At the time, we investigated the ASPI s allegations and confirmed that we had no active or ongoing relationships with any of the textile or apparel facilities named in their report. We have in place mature screening and approval processes that consider each supplier s labor compliance, including forced labor risks. This due diligence system, which accords with the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises, is described in detail here: www.adidas- group.com/en/sustainability/managing-sustainability/human-rights/supply-chain-approach/ and our Forced Labor policy is available here: www.adidas- group.com/en/sustainability/people/factory-workers/#/forced-labor/" [UNSRCOMM, 10 May 2021: https://spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBase/DownLoadFile?gId=36211] "In terms of concerns over the dispatch of Uighur workers to other parts of China. For more than a decade we have had a policy in place that prohibits the employment of Uighur or other ethnic minority populations through government-mandated scheme. We continue to enforce that policy and monitor closely our supply chain." [Brand responses to Baptist World Aid Australia, 13 March 2021: https://baptistworldaid.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Uyghur_Forced_Labour_-_Brand_Responses.pdf] "In March 2020 we publicly shared our response to research findings published by the Asutralian Strategic Policy Institution (ASPI), which alleged that Uyghur workers were being exploted by manufacturers in China. We investigated and confirmed that we had no active or ongoing relationship with any of the suppliers named in that report" [AUSMSA20: https://modernslaveryregister.gov.au/statements/file/df7a531a-556b-40e6-aa96-9d43aa8cbe7e/] A spokesperson for Adidas said the company "sources cotton exclusively from other countries and takes a variety of measures to ensure fair and safe working conditions in its supply chain." [A response to the Guardian's enquiry about the STRG_F findings, 5 May 2022: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/may/05/xinjiang-cotton-found-adidas-puma-hugo-boss-tops-researchers-claim-uyghur]"We thank the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee for the opportunity to submit information on how we conduct human rights due diligence and prevent the use of forced labour in our supply chain." [UKBEIS, 03 November 2020: https://committees.parliament.uk/writtenevidence/13102/pdf/] "Thank you for your letter of 12 March 2021." [UNSRCOMM, 10 May 2021: https://spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBase/DownLoadFile?gId=36211]  "Those efforts include close engagement with the Fair Labor Association, which has called on its affiliates to develop timebound plans to address forced labor risks related to Xinjiang (see Link), and our collaboration with industry associations in North America, who have recently issued a Statement (see Link) on this matter. We continue to work closely with all relevant stakeholders, including civil society, to address the issues raised in the ASPI r< eport." [adidas response to research findings published by the Australian Strategic Policy Institution, 16 March 2020: https://media.business-humanrights.org/media/documents/files/documents/adidas_Response_BHHRC_16March2020.pdf] "It is important that brands engage with concerned stakeholders to discuss the human rights situation in the region and the impact this has on employment and the workplace. This requires and open and informed dialogue and the development of appropriate industry level assurance models. We are currently engaged with the Fair Labor Association, the Better Cotton Initiative and others, to strengthen assurance processes and map a way forward." [Response to Media Reports related to Xinjiang, China, 25 July 2019: https://media.business-humanrights.org/media/documents/files/documents/adidas_Response_BHHRC_25July20199279.pdf] "To support sustainable cotton sourcing activities, in 2020 adidas joined an Expert Task Force on Forced Labour and Decent Work to examine and improve assurance methods at a farm level. This engagement resulted in a public report with guidelines on how to tackle decent work and forced labour risks in the cotton supply chain, globally." [AUSMSA20: https://modernslaveryregister.gov.au/statements/file/df7a531a-556b-40e6-aa96-9d43aa8cbe7e/] "We were early signatories to the American Apparel Footwear Association - Fair Labor Association (AAFA-FLA) pledge on responsible recruitment and are working closely with the IOM on a partnership that comprise specialized trainings and due diligence measures for our business partners in receiving countries and for recruitment agencies in sending countries, especially in high-risk migrant corridors previously identified as part of our foreign labour risk mapping efforts" [AUSMSA20: https://modernslaveryregister.gov.au/statements/file/df7a531a-556b-40e6-aa96-9d43aa8cbe7e/] 7BCI, Fair Labor Association (FLA), Transparency Pledge Terminated"In spring 2019, we explicitly required our materials suppliers not to buy yarn from the Xinjiang region. That included a prohibition on sourcing yarn from Huafu Top Dyed Melange Yarn Co. Ltd, which produces in that region." [adidas response to research findings published by the Australian Strategic Policy Institution, 16 March 2020: https://media.business-humanrights.org/media/documents/files/documents/adidas_Response_BHHRC_16March2020.pdf] "There have been indirect linkages with the Xinjiang region with respect to the production of yarn. We have however eliminated those linkages, through the following actions: a) In Spring 2019 we required all Tier 2 material suppliers to stop sourcing processed yarn from Xinjiang. This action was taken following our investigations into claims of links to forced labour at Huafu Textiles, a Tier 3 spinning mill located in Aksu, Xinjiang b) In parallel with the above, we supported a decision by the Better Cotton Initiative  which is the primary supplier of cotton to adidas globally - to end its licensing of Better Cotton production in Xinjiang... We conducted follow-up investigations and within two weeks made public our findings. In short, none of the named suppliers were manufacturing adidas products." [UKBEIS, 03 November 2020: https://committees.parliament.uk/writtenevidence/13102/pdf/] "There were media reports claiming that a yarn producer, Huafu, which has spinning operations in Aksu, was linked to re-education programs in Xinjiang. Our position on forced labour is very clear and is well known to our business partners and to their subordinate suppliers. We strictly prohibit forced labour, including all forms of prison labour, in our own operations and in our supply chain. Huafu operates 5 spinning plants in various locations across China and Vietnam and, indirectly, supplies yarn to many international apparel brands. On learning of these allegations, we asked our materials suppliers to immediately suspend any sourcing of yarn from Huafu Aksu, to allow us time to investigate." [Response to Media Reports related to Xinjiang, China, 25 July 2019: https://media.business-humanrights.org/media/documents/files/documents< /adidas_Response_BHHRC_25July20199279.pdf]"We also recognize that the potential risks of forced labour can also be found in the upstream supply chain, where we have no direct contractual relationships. We have therefore focused on targeted modern slavery trainings and capacity building programs for our Tier 2 fabric mills, and other materials suppliers, to help them identify and remedy unscrupulous employment practices. A great deal of our work around forced labour risks is focused on migrant labour and fair recruitment processes. These activities have been undertaken in partnership with the IOM  the UN s International Organisation for Migration. We have also conducted assessments of our Tier 3 raw material sources, such as leather, rubber and cotton, and have worked with industry partners and civil society, to identify and address risks of modern slavery. Our roadmap for addressing such risks - through a rolling three-year  modern slavery outreach program  and progress against targets has been shared publicly. See Business & Human Rights Resources website at: https://www.business-humanrights.org/en/latest-news/adidas-invitation-for-stakeholder-engagement-on-modern-slavery-risks-in-hot-spot-countries/ which provides links to all reports." [UKBEIS, 03 November 2020: https://committees.parliament.uk/writtenevidence/13102/pdf/] A""Development of a Modern Slavery Training Module for Tier 2 supply chain from high-risk countries such as Taiwan, China, Vietnam and Indonesia to drive awareness and provide practical guidance on good work practices" [AUSMSA20: https://modernslaveryregister.gov.au/statements/file/df7a531a-556b-40e6-aa96-9d43aa8cbe7e/] /Aksu Huafu Color Spinning Co., Ltd. ?KQςNSZ[r~ gPlQSCNM#054Import/export restrictionPrivateOwner 1 m3W^NSZ[ۏQS gPlQS 0institution0. Owner 2 Ym_lNSZ[r~ gPlQS 0institution0. 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Our company is the largest colour spinning production base of Huafu Fashion Co., Ltd. It was established in December 2010. In 2015, under the policy of developing the textile and garment industry in Xinjiang to drive employment and relying on the high-quality cotton resources in Xinjiang, our company has vigorously expanded the production scale. At the end of 2019, 780,000 spindles of spinning and 40,000 tons of dyeing have been completed and put into operation. The annual production of cotton yarn is 97,000 tons, the total industrial output value is 2.41 billion yuan, and the sales income is 18.22 100 million yuan, and 79.77 million yuan in taxes. At present, there are 4,462 employees (including 88% of ethnic minority employees). Huafu has become an excellent enterprise that solves the most e< mployment of local labour force and makes outstanding social contributions, and contributes to the development of Xinjiang's textile industry. It has played a positive role in poverty alleviation. However, some overseas organizations and personnel unreasonably labelled our company as "violating human rights" on the grounds of "forced labour". This is a typical case of slander and malicious slander. This exposes their sinister intentions to curb the prosperity and progress of Xinjiang by sabotaging the development of Xinjiang's textile enterprises and sowing ethnic relations. Our company has always adhered to the enterprise spirit of "people-oriented, honest management, stronger enterprise, and service to the society", adhered to the morality of "integrity, straightness, honesty, truthfulness, trustworthiness and righteousness", firmly established the concept of operating according to law and integrity, and abided by the laws and regulations. We protect the rights and interests of employees in accordance with the law, and legal obligations such as tax payment and supervision are performed, and the company's reputation and influence have been continuously improved. Based on the principle of voluntariness, our company adopts voluntary registration to recruit employees, focusing on absorbing rural surplus labour and helping them find employment. Our company signs labour contracts with employees, pays wages in full and on time every month, and effectively protects the remuneration of employees. At present, the average monthly salary of employees is about 3,200 yuan, and more than 2,600 poor families have been lifted out of poverty, and we help to realize the target of  one person s employment, poverty alleviation for the whole family . We also provide extended family-like care to employees in terms of working and living conditions, growth and talent development, humanistic care, and social security. The company pays attention to listening to the opinions and suggestions of employees, actively protects the rights and interests of employees, solves their demands in a timely manner, and builds a corporate culture of mutual trust and mutual benefit. Our company attaches great importance to the training of employees, and conducts pre-job training for newly recruited employees for no less than a week, so that employees can master skills, understand corporate culture, safety production and labour rights protection, etc., to open up their career development channel; 88% of the company's employees are ethnic minorities. The company regards the cultivation of ethnic minority employees as an important part of team building, and will arrange employees with a certain management foundation, devotion to their jobs, skilled business, and good use of the national common language. There are now more than 150 people in the positions above the team leader, who play a role of mentoring and guiding in basic management positions such as team leaders and coaches. In recent years, the quality of employees has been continuously improved, and many employees of ethnic minority enterprises have won industry recognition and Rewards, such as: Patiguli Tursun, the instructor of the automatic winding process of the first factory, won the fourth national textile industry model worker; the former textile squad leader of the fifth factory, Nurguli Tudi, won the 2017 Huafu Character, etc. The personal development rights of ethnic minority employees have been fully guaranteed. Our company has been working hard to be an enterprise insisting on the principle of  people-oriented, mobilizing the enthusiasm and creativity of employees, and constantly strengthening the endogenous driving force of enterprise and the development of employees as well as paying back to the society. In October this year, the Arab envoys in China and the representatives of the Arab League in China visited our company. The envoys and representatives had a warm conversation with our employee, Wugram Asim. This young woman who used to only have children at home is proud to tell everyone that she has voluntee< red to work in the company for more than three years. Now she has a monthly salary of 3,500 yuan. The company has purchased social insurance for her. Wages will go up. Hadar Robley, Charg d'affaires ad interim of the Djibouti embassy in China, said: "This company is doing a very good job. These employees are very happy to work and live here, and they have all their rights." Tuhaiya said, "The employees of Huafu Company enjoy a comfortable and stable life, and they have good treatment in terms of clothing, food, housing, training, etc." The so-called "forced labour" is a complete fabrication! Our company expresses strong indignation for a series of practices of these organizations and personnel, and firmly opposes it! Our company fully defends the image of Xinjiang textile enterprises and safeguards the legitimate rights and interests of Xinjiang textile enterprises.] [OS http://info.texnet.com.cn/detail-847601.html] . ^cS=NV\j'Y[}Y bS^cS=NV\j /f?KQςNSZ[r~ gPlQSnyO!.szQvOyON :NRReu~~NNSU\T1+;eZWS%cNyg\O(u0 blQSY~IYL NN:N,g ڋO~% ZP:_ON gR>yO vON|^y brVhzOl~%0ڋO~%v‰_ u[V[l_lĉ OlOL]Cgv Ole\L~zI{l_INR lQSvO^Tq_TR NecGS0 blQS,g@w?avSR ǑS?ab Te_8T~XT] ͑p8T6eQQg[YORRR .^RvQ1\N0blQSNXT]~{RRT T kg ceS>e]D R[OONXT]vl_G0vMR XT]gs^GW]D3300CQ]S ]/}O2600Y7b+V[^[sN1+0lQS؏~NXT]'Y[^N,vsQ1r [cfMQ9cXT] N Ns ㉳QhTl?b0P[sY1\f[I{0lQSla>P,TXT]a^ yg~bXT]Cgv Se㉳Q}YXT]ɋBl0 'Y[‰ wNkblQSXT]Ɖ ,TNN]\Ou;mv`Q0 яt^eg \peleXT] }( NecGS _YN_NLNhp_TVYR Sbb] S_eb؏/fN TꁨR~R{]^Ye~ gx^cNhQV,{VJ\~~LNRR!jySbNNSMR~sR\S=NT0W_N2017t^aRNSZ[NiryS0 eSNSRRT~N[0Pў}v QzzOc  :_돳RR  a[bNۏLSbS6R blQSh:y:_p$aha ZWQS[blQS\hQRMckSeu~~ONb_a ZWQ~beu~~ONvTlCgv0 ;NcNa"^cS=NV\jvN~0 ;NcNS=NY(?]N/f?KQςNSZ[r~ gPlQSXT]03z[v]\O 3z[v6eeQ S=NY(?]NS_fRzO:_0sNSv]\OsX )nvu;magN p_[r^v]S ؏ gsQ_sQ1rXT]v[ S=NY(?]N_s`ُNegKN Nfv]\O:gO0 Nb bNޏ~S=NY(?]N yYyYvEeN0 S=NY(?]NbSS=NY(?]N s(W/feu?KQςNSZ[r~ gPlQSX1S~~]^;`Ye~ r^NASQt^v~~]\O0 2012t^7g ~ gSN~ beg0R?KQςNSZ[r~ gPlQS^X z)R0WǏNbՋ ۏeQNlQS]\O02017t^8g lQSbbN~~]^;`Ye~ ؏ TeWXT]d\Ob ]\OS_fR_xN FO w0Rs~evXYvNϑ hQOv(ϑ bɉ_Q/}_NNReS;mR ~~bz[ ~OyXT]S>eVYR0 s(Wbkg]D4500YCQ u;meg}Y0(Wُ̑ baɉ]Qm gO N[vR?Q V:NbNN*NQlSbNNN]N gN3z[]\O gN3z[6eeQ ُbɉ_^8^O0s(WblQ_Neg0RlQS Ns bNNw Ns Ns (W^:SpNN?bP[ i[P[(W?KQς~WN-N Nf[0s(W b1\`}Y}Yr^]\O beP[Ǐ_eg~kp0'Y[ǏNkƉ w wbNs^evu;m'T0 VSNS?e[ #al eu~>T\emSS돌T:_돳RR b,TNNT_ul ُ/fkQS0bNbvN~SJTɋ'Y[b/f?aeglQS Nsv lQSl g:_bNRR l gr^mbNv1u0N+R g(u_vNYV eR:YbNvRRCg)R 4xOWbNvx^yu;m bNZWQ NT{^bOfRs`ُN]\O (W]S̑Nv}Y}Yr^ NS (u]vSKbR }Yu;m[Patiguli Tursun: Hello, everyone, my name is Patiguli Tursun, and I am the rotating director of Aksu Huafu Textiles Co., Ltd. Our company is the largest colour spinning production base under Huafu Fashion Co., Ltd., established in December 2010. At the end of 2019, 780,000 spindles of spinning and 40,000 tons of dyeing had been completed and put into operation. The annual production of cotton yarn was 97,000 tons, and the total industrial output value was 2.41 billion yuan. At present, there are more than 5,000 employees (88% of which are from ethnic minorities). Huafu has become an excellent enterprise with the most employment for local labour and outstanding social contribution, and has played an active role in helping the development of Xinjiang's textile industry and poverty alleviation. Our company has always pursued the enterprise spirit of "people-oriented, honest operation, stronger enterprise, and service to the society", firmly established the concept of operation according to law and integrity, abide by national laws and regulations, protect the rights and interests of employees according to law, and fulfil legal obligations such as tax payment. The credibility and influence are continuously improved. Based on the principle of voluntariness, our company adopts voluntary registration to recruit employees, focusing on absorbing rural surplus labour and helping them find employment. Our company signs labour contracts with employees, pays wages in full and on time every month, and effectively protects the remuneration of employees. At present, the average monthly salary of employees is < about 3,300 yuan, and more than 2,600 poor families have been lifted out of poverty. The company also provides general care to employees as a big family, arranges vehicles to transport employees to and from get off work free of charge, and solves problems such as turnover housing and children's schooling. The company pays attention to the opinions and suggestions of employees, actively protects the rights and interests of employees, and solves the demands of employees in a timely manner. Please watch a video of our employees and listen to them talk about work and life. In recent years, the quality of ethnic minority employees has been continuously improved, and many people have won industry commendations and awards, including myself. At that time, I was an automatic winding process coach and was fortunate to be awarded the title of the fourth national textile industry model worker; our fifth factory The former spinning squad leader Nuerguli Tudi won the title of "Moving Huafu Character in 2017". The US and Western anti-China forces disregard the facts, confuse right and wrong, fabricate "forced labor" lies out of thin air, and wantonly suppress and sanction us. Our company expresses strong indignation and resolutely opposes it! Our company will spare no effort to defend the image of Xinjiang textile enterprises and resolutely safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of Xinjiang textile enterprises. Gulinisa Abash: My name is Gulinisa Abash, and now I am the head coach of the spinning process of X1 Factory of Xinjiang Aksu Huafu Textiles Co., Ltd., and I have been working in textiles industry for more than ten years. In July 2012, through a friend's introduction, I came to Huafu to apply for a job, passed the interview successfully, and entered the company. In August 2017, the company asked me to be the head coach of the spinning process, and at the same time, I had to train the staff's operation skills. The work became busier, but seeing the increasing output of the team and the excellent quality, I felt that it was worth it no matter how tired I was. I have now brought out more than 80 apprentices, some of them have become workshop operators, and some have become team leaders. I am very happy to see their growth and progress. Let's see, our company has a modern working environment, warm and comfortable living conditions. The company has allocated staff dormitories, as well as living allowances, holiday benefits, cultural activities on important festivals, skills competitions, and awards to outstanding employees. Now my monthly salary is more than 4,500 yuan, and my life is getting better and better. Here, I feel that I have endless energy, because I have changed from a farmer to an industrial worker, and I have a stable job and a stable income, which makes me feel very confident. Now my husband also comes to work in the company, we go to get off work together, bought a house in the urban area, and our children go to school in Aksu Fangcheng No.1 Middle School. Now, I just want to work hard and make life more and more prosperous. Let's take a look at our daily life through a video. American anti-China politicians spread rumours and slander "Xinjiang Uyghurs suffer from oppression and forced labour." I was very angry after hearing this. This is nonsense. I tell you from my personal experience: I came to the company voluntarily, and the company did not force us to work or interfere with our freedom. Those people with ulterior motives try to fabricate lies to deprive us of our rights to work and destroy our happy life. We firmly refuse! I will cherish this job even more, keep working hard in the factory, and create a better life with my own hands!] [OS: https://xj.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202111/12/WS618e4ad1a3107be4979f7fdb.html] YES"Aksu Huafu is committed to fully transparent management practices which would fulfill the requirement of its valuable clients and customers worldwide by means of conducting independent audit. We ensure that the company complies with its legal, ethical and humanistic commitment, and surely guarantees that any  forced labor is intolerable and prohibited in Aksu Huafu. For this purpose, the company hired Bureau Veritas (BV), an independent organization first established in Belgium in 1828, which is now recognized as a world leading organization in testing, inspection and certification, to audit and inspect Aksu Huafu's Social & Labor Convergence Project (SLCP) in July 2019. BV conducted on-site audit and inspection on nine aspects of Aksu Huafu, including the company's overall business and operation, recruitment and employment practices, working hours, wages and benefits, working conditions, employee participation and inclusion, health and safety, dismissal procedures and management systems. According to BV, there is no evidence of "forced labor" or discrimination in Aksu Huafu. The audit conclusion of BV is that the policies and the implementation of labor and employment are comply with international labor standards and the Labor Law of the People's Republic of China and [the rights of our employees are respected and protected]." [USDHS, 09 March 2022: https://www.regulations.gov/comment/DHS-2022-0001-0067]"The Bill that assumes forced labor exists in all goods produced in Xinjiang has no convincing evidence and obviously violates the basic principle of non-discrimination in international trade. Moreover, articles are unreliable which provided by those media, non-government organizations (NGOs) and scholars who have not done fieldwork or are unfamiliar with the conditions in Xinjiang. The implementation of the Bill will not protect the rights and interests of Uighurs but will jeopardize the livelihoods of Uighurs in Xinjiang. It will result in huge loss of employment opportunities in the whole community." [USDHS, 09 March 2022: https://www.regulations.gov/comment/DHS-2022-0001-0067])"Aksu Huafu has taken robust initiatives to enhance the living standard of people in Xinjiang region by providing job opportunities with decent pay and benefits, and safe work conditions. Our company always share the mutual goal of concerning the well-being of our employees, meanwhile we firmly committed to our social responsibilities. " Strictly prohibit the employment of any form of "forced labor" and ensure that the company<  does not participate in such practices in any way; " Comply with all applicable labor laws and ensure the requirements of employees' working hours, wages and benefits according to law; " Prohibit any malicious discrimination based on the employee's race, religion, disability or such protected factors under the applicable anti-discrimination law; " Actively protect the health and well-being of each employee at work and prohibit any form of harassment or maltreatment; " Provide each employee with safe and healthy working conditions in accordance with applicable occupational safety requirements; and " Comply with all aspects of the latest 2018 Sustainability Contract for Textile and Garment Enterprises (CSC9000T) first formulated by China National Textile and Apparel Council (CNTAC) in 2005." [USDHS, 09 March 2022: https://www.regulations.gov/comment/DHS-2022-0001-0067] Aldi Nord"There has been widespread allegations by NGOs and media of the forced labour in Xinjiang of the Uighur people" [AUSMSA19: https://www.aldiunpacked.com.au/storage/2020/07/ALDI-Australia-FY19-Modern-Slavery-Statement.pdf]"As a preventative measure our teams on the ground conducting ALDI Social Audits assessments are working on integrating additional forced labour checklists for site visits in this region. In addition, a pre-approval process for production facilities in Xinjiang has been introduced to ensure additional transparency." [AUSMSA19: https://www.aldiunpacked.com.au/storage/2020/07/ALDI-Australia-FY19-Modern-Slavery-Statement.pdf](Important agriculture supply chain actorAldi SdAlstom SA (inc. Bombardier)FRALOkOwner 1 The Caisse de dpt et placement du Qubec (17.4 %) [institution]. Owner 2 DWS Investment GmbH (2.14%) [institution]. Owner 3 The Vanguard Group, Inc. (2.06%) [institution]. Owner 4 Oddo BHF Asset Management SAS (1.94%) [institution]. Owner 5 BlackRock Fund Advisors (1.50%) [institution]. [Source: www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/ALSTOM-4607/company/]"Following the publication of the Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI) report, Alstom undertook a review of the alleged forced labour issues with our supplier [KTK Group] mentioned in the report. The review process and its outcome are detailed in our answers below. Overall, based on the scope and methodology of the review, the documentation and information we received from the Supplier and external audits organised, we did not identify human rights incidents at the plant that supplies us. We shall continue to assess this specific case and monitor potential human rights issues in our supply chains generally" [UNSRCOMM, 10 March 2021: https://spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBase/DownLoadFile?gId=36225] "Following the publication of the ASPI report, Alstom undertook a review of alleged forced labour issues in the Supplier's factories supplying Alstom. This Supplier has been supplying metal parts (eg. cable trays, plates, mounting brackets) for Alstom projects since 2006 and a range of interior components for ex-Bombardier Transportation projects since 2007... The review conducted by Alstom includes feedback from the Alstom Procurement Department resulting from regular site visits and audits of the Supplier facility that supplies Alstom' a specific review between Alstom management and the Supplier; and other documentation review. In addition, Alstom and Bombardier Transportation organised two separate on-site audits, led by two external world-leading audit companies. These reviews were finalised in September 2020 and based on the scope and methodology of the review ad the documentation and information received from the Supplier, no human rights incidents at the plant that supplies us could be identified. We continue to assess and monitor this specific case and monitor potential human rights issues in our supply chains generally" [UNSRCOMM, 10 March 2021: https://spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBase/DownLoadFile?gId=36225] "Following the publication of the ASPI report, Alstom has carried out a specific review into the use of Uyghur labour and the possible use of forced labour at the Supplier plant in Changzhou that supplies Alstom. The review conducted by Alstom includes feedback from the Alstom Procurement Department resulting from regular site visits and audits of the Supplier facility that supplies Alstom, specific review between Alstom Procurement and Corporate Social Responsibility - and the Supplier - CEO, HR and Sustainability- and other documentation review. In addition, Alstom and Bombardier Transportation organised two separate on-site audits, led by two external world- leading audit companies. These reviews were finalised in September 2020 and based on the scope and methodology of the review and the documentation and information received from the Supplier, no human rights incidents at the plant that supplies us could be identified" [UNSRCOMM, 10 March 2021: https://spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBase/DownLoadFile?gId=36225] "During the Reporting Period one of the China-based global suppliers to Alstom was named in an Australian Strategic Policy Institute report dated 1 March 2020 on forced labour practices. The supplier has denied allegations of modern slavery. Alstom undertook a review of potential forced labour issues in the supplier, including internal interviews, document reviews and third party audit. The reviews and audit were finalised in September 2020 and no human rights incidents were identified at the plant that supplies to Alstom. Alstom continues to audit the supplier and to closely monitor the situation." [AUSMSA21: https://modernslaveryregister.gov.au/statements/file/d0d28278-b1f9-4746-9b9e-903efde3acd3/] "I am responding to your letter dated March 12, 2021. We appreciate the opportunity to share with you our point of view and the actions we have taken on this important matter" [UNSRCOMM, 10 March 2021: https://spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBase/DownLoadFile?gId=36225]"Alstom aims to be transparent on the review the Group has conducted on this issue and has engaged with various stakeholders, including local, national and regional authorities, when asked. Based on the the review completed to date Alstom has not identified human rights incidents at the plant that supplies Alstom. We continue to thoroughly assess this supplier and our entire supply chain." [UNSRCOMM, 10 March 2021: https://spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBase/DownLoadFile?gId=36225]("Alstom's entire approach aims to integrate sustainable development as a key element of the Procurement policy. Beyond simple awareness raising, Alstom has developed a mandatory training programme for the Procurement and Supplier Quality communities to encourage the strong involvement of all buyers.The main objectives of this training is to learn about (i) how to anchor CSR considerations at every stage of the sourcing process,a(ii) the challenges that responsible sourcing represents for Alstom, (iii) the monitoring of supplier evaluations, and (iv) the support for implementing corrective action plans. Two levels of training have been proposed for the 2020/21 period: the complete training module initially dedicated to Procurement managers and now open to buyers An introduction to sustainable procurement in the form of < an e-learning module for new buyers. As of 31 March 2021, 93% of sourcing managers (representing the priority target) have been trained." [UNSRCOMM, 10 March 2021: https://spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBase/DownLoadFile?gId=36225]&Important transport supply chain actorAmazon.com, Inc.AMZN?Owner 1 The Vanguard Group, Inc. (6.56%) [institution]. Owner 2 Blackrock Inc. (5.55%) [institution]. Owner 3 Price (T.Rowe) Associates Inc (3.23%) [institution]. Owner 4 State Street Corporation (3.22%) [institution]. Owner 5 FMR, LLC (3.06%) [institution]. [Source: www.uk.finance.yahoo.com/quote/AMZN/holders?p=AMZN] "The human rights abuses alleged to be occurring in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR), including the export of forced labor to other regions, are alarming and require a strong and coordinated response from governments and the business community." [Amazon's updated response to the Australian Strategic Policy Institute's report on forced labour of ethnic minorities from Xinjiang, 02 October 2020: https://www.business-humanrights.org/en/latest-news/amazons-updated-response-to-the-australian-strategic-policy-institutes-report-on-forced-labour-of-ethnic-minorities-from-xinjiang/] "we recognise the Committee is particularly concerned with allegations of abuse in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR) of China. The human rights abuses alleged to be occurring in XUAR, including the export of forced labour to other regions, are alarming and require a strong and coordinated response from governments and the business community" [UKBEIS, 03 November 2020: https://committees.parliament.uk/writtenevidence/13767/pdf/]W"We regularly assess suppliers, using independent auditors as appropriate, to monitor continued compliance and improvement" [Amazon's updated response to the Australian Strategic Policy Institute's report on forced labour of ethnic minorities from Xinjiang, 02 October 2020: https://www.business-humanrights.org/en/latest-news/amazons-updated-response-to-the-australian-strategic-policy-institutes-report-on-forced-labour-of-ethnic-minorities-from-xinjiang/] "We took immediate steps to investigate the findings in the March 2020 Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI) report and actively collaborate with industry partners, subject matter experts, governments and other relevant stakeholders to further enhance our due diligence efforts in line with ASPI recommendations" [Amazon's updated response to the Australian Strategic Policy Institute's report on forced labour of ethnic minorities from Xinjiang, 02 October 2020: https://www.business-humanrights.org/en/latest-news/amazons-updated-response-to-the-australian-strategic-policy-institutes-report-on-forced-labour-of-ethnic-minorities-from-xinjiang/] "Amazon recognizes that the United States government, through several trade-related actions, has recently identified a number of entities as possibly being engaged in the use of forced labor related to ethnic minorities from Xinjiang. Amazon is actively investigating its supply chain and has not identified direct sourcing links with any of those entities." [Amazon's updated response to the Australian Strategic Policy Institute's report on forced labour of ethnic minorities from Xinjiang, 02 October 2020: https://www.business-humanrights.org/en/latest-news/amazons-updated-response-to-the-australian-strategic-policy-institutes-report-on-forced-labour-of-ethnic-minorities-from-xinjiang/] "Following the release of the March 2020 Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI) report, we took urgent action to investigate the findings. Our investigation concluded that we do not directly source from three of the four entities linked to Amazon in the original version of the ASPI report. We clarified this with ASPI and they have since corrected their report. We stopped sourcing from the fourth entity, which is based outside Xinjiang, following the addition of that company to the U.S. Department of Commerce's Entity List in July 2020. Amazon recognises that the United States government, through several trade-related actions, has recently identified a number of entities as possibly being engaged in the use of forced labour related to ethnic minorities from Xinjiang. Amazon is actively investigating its supply chain and, to date, has not identified direct sourcing links with any of those entities other than the one entity identified above with which we have terminated our relationship. In addition, we are taking steps to increase our due diligence regarding forced labour throughout our supply chains in China. We are working closely with subject matter experts, governments, and industry associations, such as the Responsible Business Alliance and the National Retail Federation, to explore all potential approaches to responsibly address this situation. We will continue to aggressively respond to credible findings, in line with our stated policies." [UKBEIS, 03 November 2020: https://committees.parliament.uk/writtenevidence/13767/pdf/] "As part of our desire to continually improve, we are committed to sharing more details about our approach. In 2019, we published our first interactive supplier map that provides details on suppliers of Amazon- branded apparel, consumer electronics and home goods products. We expanded the map in 20203 to include additional suppliers and product categories, and to include information on capacity building programmes completed by individual suppliers. This year we also disclosed additional information about our supplier assessment process and audit results, about our approach to worker engagement, and about the goals we have set for ourselves on such topics as forced labour training. " [UKBEIS, 03 November 2020: https://committees.parliament.uk/writtenevidence/13767/pdf/] "To analyse risk in the supply chain, we use a combination of desk-based research, supply chain mapping against existing human rights indices, as well as internal and industry audit results" [UKBEIS, 03 November 2020: https://committees.parliament.uk/writtenevidence/13767/pdf/] "In 2020, we strengthened our efforts to identify and prevent the risk of modern slavery. We helped suppliers of Amazon- branded products (Suppliers) increase their capacity to responsibly manage migrant worker recruitment and offered more ways for our Suppliers workers to voice concerns... We expanded modern slavery training programs to raise awareness throughout our own operations." [AUSMSA20: https://modernslaveryregister.gov.au/statements/file/caa256b6-64b3-41ad-be26-74a77b0ab19b/] "We took immediate steps to investigate the findings in the March 2020 Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI) report and actively collaborate with industry partners, subject matter experts, governments and other relevant stakeholders to further enhance our due diligence efforts in line with ASPI recommendations" [Amazon's updated response to the Australian Strategic Policy Institute's report on forced labour of ethnic minorities from Xinjiang, 02 October 2020: https://www.business-humanrights.org/en/latest-news/amazons-updated-response-to-the-australian-strategic-policy-institutes-report-on-forced-labour-of-ethnic-minorities-from-xinjiang/] "This submission sets out the steps we have taken to set clear policies and standards, embed respect for human rights in our business, improve our ability to identify and protect vulnerable groups, and strengthen our due diligence and compliance processes." [UKBEIS, 03 November 2020: https://committees.parliament.uk/writtenevidence/13767/pdf/]"We took immediate steps to investigate the findings in the March 2020 Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI) repor< t and actively collaborate with industry partners, subject matter experts, governments and other relevant stakeholders to further enhance our due diligence efforts in line with ASPI recommendations" [Amazon's updated response to the Australian Strategic Policy Institute's report on forced labour of ethnic minorities from Xinjiang, 02 October 2020: https://www.business-humanrights.org/en/latest-news/amazons-updated-response-to-the-australian-strategic-policy-institutes-report-on-forced-labour-of-ethnic-minorities-from-xinjiang/] "We are also working closely with industry associations such as the Responsible Business Alliance and the National Retail Federation to explore all potential approaches to responsibly address this situation and support both of their recent statements on this issue" [Amazon's updated response to the Australian Strategic Policy Institute's report on forced labour of ethnic minorities from Xinjiang, 02 October 2020: https://www.business-humanrights.org/en/latest-news/amazons-updated-response-to-the-australian-strategic-policy-institutes-report-on-forced-labour-of-ethnic-minorities-from-xinjiang/] "In 2020, we strengthened our efforts to identify and prevent the risk of modern slavery... We enhanced our partnerships with industry associations and non-profit organizations to develop best practices in addressing risk of modern slavery." [AUSMSA20: https://modernslaveryregister.gov.au/statements/file/caa256b6-64b3-41ad-be26-74a77b0ab19b/] "Amazon engaged Verite, a recognized leader in global labor protection, to develop a Responsible Recruitment Guidebook for our Suppliers focused on migrant worker recruitment... In 2020, the guidebook was shared with Suppliers in China, Malaysia, and Taiwan where recruitment fee issues were identified." [AUSMSA20: https://modernslaveryregister.gov.au/statements/file/caa256b6-64b3-41ad-be26-74a77b0ab19b/] "we have stopped sourcing from the fourth entity [O-Film Technology Co. Ltd ('kIQybN gPlQS)] following the addition of that company to the U.S. Department of Commerce's Entity List in July 2020." [Amazon's updated response to the Australian Strategic Policy Institute's report on forced labour of ethnic minorities from Xinjiang, 02 October 2020: https://www.business-humanrights.org/en/latest-news/amazons-updated-response-to-the-australian-strategic-policy-institutes-report-on-forced-labour-of-ethnic-minorities-from-xinjiang/] Ambika Cotton Mills Ltd.INAMBIKCOzOwner 1 C Bhavani (39.70%) [individual]. Owner 2 Puthan Veedu Chandran (10.50%) [individual]. Owner 3 Apple Housing Finance Ltd. (2.98%) [institution]. Owner 4 Acadian Asset Management LLC. (0.06%) [institution]. Owner 5 American Century Investment Management, Inc. (0.03%) [institution]. [Source: www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/AMBIKA-COTTON-MILLS-LIMIT-46730155/company/]*Anta Sporting Goods Co., Ltd.] [SO(uT gPlQS[2020.HKyOwner 1 [VEƖVc gPlQS (47.56%) 0institution0. Owner 2 [cVE gPlQS (5.95%)0institution0. Owner 3 [bDD,g gPlQS (4.27%) 0institution0. Owner 4 Shine Well (Far East) Limited (0.35%)0institution0. Owner 5 Talent Trend Investment Limited (0.04%) 0institution0. [Source: https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/ANTA-SPORTS-PRODUCTS-LIMI-6170948/?type_recherche=rapide&mots=anta%20spor]"bNla0RNяeBCIShvXf v^[dkN%N͑sQR bNck(W/TRvsQ z^ Q~~0 \O:NN[c~ NecRsXObLRvlQS [TLrN2019t^b:N^tXo}YhSU\OSOBetter Cotton Initiative {yBCI vOXT0T\Ov~|Rw/fNhQtT0W:SvsXOb҉^QS cRsQNǑ-O^vsXObTSc~SU\ OhQtT0W:Shvy iSuNf g)RNhQ f g)RNy isX0 bNNvǑ-TO(u-NVhN:SQNvh Sbeuh (W*geg_N\~~Ǒ-TO(u-NVh0 [TLrZWcZP}YkNNc gkNS RN:N^'Ym9cOO(vЏRňY v^N@b gO^FUNw c~cRsONNvSU\0 [TLr" [We have noticed the statement issued by BCI recently and are seriously concerned about this matter. We are initiating relevant procedures to withdraw from the organization. As a company that continuously promotes environmental protection actions, the ANTA brand became a member of the Swiss Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) in 2019. The pure original intention of the cooperation is to promote the environmental protection and sustainable development of the procurement supply chain from the perspective of global and regional environmental protection, so that the planting and production of cotton in various regions of the world is more conducive to cotton farmers and the planting environment. We have been purchasing and using cot< ton from China's cotton producing areas, including Xinjiang cotton, and will continue to purchase and use Chinese cotton in the future. The Anta brand insists on doing every piece of clothing and every pair of shoes, is committed to providing consumers with high-quality sports equipment, and continues to promote the development of environmental protection together with all suppliers. Anta brand] [OS: https://weibo.com/anta] +Antarctic E-Commerce Co., Ltd. WSg5uFUN gPlQS [ 002127.SZOwner 1 _sey (24.94%). Owner 2 4T_lel[NbD gPlQS (3.99%) [institution]. Owner 3 /n-N.Y~{ gPlQS (3.37%) [institution]. Owner 4 1gꖲ (2.75%). Owner 5 Nwm0NWSbD-N_ gPTO (2.29%) [institution]. [Source: https://www.qcc.com/firm/45220040b6ffd01c2685af0856df97e4.html]"#euh-NV]؏ NY(u# WSgNg/ecTO(ueuh(ϑ}Y'`Nkؚ" ["#China alone would wish for more XinjiangCotton due to its popularity# Antarctic people support and use Xinjiang cotton for a long time! Good quality! Cost-effective!"] [OS: https://weibo.com/njrbrand]-Aolan Foods (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. pQߘT Nwm gPlQSyOwner 1OLAM INTERNATIONAL LIMITED [institution]. [source: https://www.qcc.com/firm/331d9b0593c19ac58e4d8ceb4b6802a6.html] Apple Inc.AAPLIOwner 1 The Vanguard Group, Inc. (7.72%) [institution]. Owner 2 Blackrock Inc. (6.26%) [institution]. Owner 3 Berkshire Hathaway, Inc (5.41%), [institution]. Owner 4 State Street Corporation (3.79%) [institution].Owner 5 FMR, LLC (2.14%) [institution]. [Source: www.uk.finance.yahoo.com/quote/AAPL/holders?p=AAPL&.tsrc=fin-srch] Provides app hosting services [Apple accused of hosting apps by Chinese group tied to Uyghur genocide, 26 March 2021: https://appleinsider.com/articles/21/03/26/apple-accused-of-hosting-apps-by-chinese-group-tied-to-uyghur-genocide] "We reviewed our worldwide manufacturing supply chain for forced labour risks, including final assembly and test partners around the world. In 2020, despite the challenges and travel restrictions due to COVID-19, we were able to have independent, third-party assessments conducted at supplier sites in multiple countries, and the teams verified key documentation, investigated hiring practices and conducted extensive interviews with workers in local languages. In 2020, there were no findings of forced or debt-bonded labour in Apple s supply chain." [AUSMSA20: https://modernslaveryregister.gov.au/statements/file/29de05c3-87c0-4557-a5ae-b6a8ea26d74e/] "In addition to regular, pre-scheduled assessments, we also conduct unannounced audits. These surprise assessments encourage our suppliers to continue to meet our standards at all times, not just during scheduled visits. In 2020, a total of 1,121 assessments were conducted across manufacturing sites, smelters and refiners, and service providers, including those that support AppleCare and Apple Retail. Apple-managed assessments covered a cumulative total of 94 percent of Apple s supplier spend based on assessments conducted since 2007. Of those 842 Code and Standards compliance assessments conducted, 15 percent were initial assessments where we visited facilities for the first time. We conducted 107 unannounced assessments and investigations where the supplier facility was provided no advance notice. Beyond manufacturing facilities, we assessed 35 AppleCare Contact Centres and 14 logistics centres in 22 countries." [AUSMSA20: https://modernslaveryregister.gov.au/statements/file/29de05c3-87c0-4557-a5ae-b6a8ea26d74e/] u"Lens Technology Co. Ltd, a major Apple supplier and Chinese maker of smartphone touch screens, phased out Uyghur factory workers transferred from Xinjiang through a state-backed labor program last year, according to former staff and shop owners near one of its factories. The company has also ceased hiring Uyghur workers, according to current staff." [Chinese Suppliers to Apple, Nike Shun Xinjiang Workers as U.S. Forced-Labor Ban Looms, 20 July 2021: https://www.wsj.com/articles/chinese-suppliers-to-apple-nike-shun-xinjiang-workers-as-u-s-forced-labor-ban-looms-11626795627?cx_testId=200&cx_testVariant=cx_9&cx_artPos=1]  Apple abhors forced labor and we have zero tolerance for forced labor of any kind. We support efforts to strengthen U.S. law and believe the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act [S. 65] should become law. We never tried to  water down provisions of the bill, nor did we instruct anyone else to do so. We provided suggested edits to make the bill more clear and we believe more effective. [Apple s response to the Coalition s disclosure request, 15 December 2020: https://enduyghurforcedlabour.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/44/Response-by-Apple.pdf ; see also - Apple is lobbying against a bill aimed at stopping forced labor in China, 20 November 2020: https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2020/11/20/apple-uighur/ ; see also - https://lda.senate.gov/filings/public/filing/718b1de1-9cf6-4954-ab50-27ce1859a439/print/] Lobbied about H.R.6210: Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act [LD-2 disclosure form: https://lda.senate.gov/filings/publi< c/filing/96e719e1-cd29-48a8-b782-7d99920ed95e/print/]Relationship with O-Film Group reportedly terminated [Apple Is Said to Cut Off Chinese Supplier Over Xinjiang Labor, 17 March 2021: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-03-17/shares-of-china-s-ofilm-drop-after-firm-loses-foreign-customer] The Campaign for Accountability (CfA) has filed a complaint with US CBP over Apple's alleged violation of the US Tariff Act re. forced labour in its supply chain [Source: https://www.techtransparencyproject.org/articles/cfa-files-complaint-over-forced-labor-apples-supply-chain0 ; see also, original source: https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/21069357-cfa-cbp-complaint-apple-inc] ASDA Stores Ltd.UKz"Through the year, we have seen high profile examples of the increased risk of modern slavery, trafficking and exploitation, both here in the UK, most notably in Leicester, and globally, such as in Xinjiang province in China." [UKMSA21, https://corporate.asda.com/media-library/document/asda-modern-slavery-statement-2021/_proxyDocument?id=00000179-b369-d026-abff-b7eda23a0000] "We are absolutely clear in our supplier standards that no forced labour should be used to produce our goods at any level within our supply chain. We audit our suppliers through a risk-based approach, providing them with the tools to mitigate risks within their own extended supply base. All suppliers are made aware of our modern slavery policy.In 2019, Xinjiang was added to three other provinces in China (Jilin, Liaoning and Heilongjiang) where we require any facility in that region to go through assessments to identify any potential forced labour issues." [UKFAC, 10 February 2020: https://committees.parliament.uk/publications/4785/documents/48313/default/] "Our supplier standards are very clear that no forced labour should ever be used to produce our goods. To monitor this, we take a risk-based approach to auditing first tier factories in our supply chain and include second tier factories for George suppliers." [UKFAC, 10 February 2020: https://committees.parliament.uk/publications/4785/documents/48313/default/] "Suppliers undergo a risk-based disclosure and auditing process to check the facilities and validate relevant details. Information is gathered from a range of sources including colleagues, suppliers, audit firms and other external partners. This data informs a dashboard that provides insight into supply chain risks, allowing us effectively manage areas of higher risk. The same information also governs the internal controls for order placing within Asda. This process is also done for second tier George clothing, nominated packaging and trim suppliers to ensure ethical sourcing." [UKFAC, 10 February 2020: https://committees.parliament.uk/publications/4785/documents/48313/default/] "we have strong due diligence in the supply chain to eliminate cotton from areas like Xinjiang." [UKFAC, 10 February 2020: https://committees.parliament.uk/publications/4785/documents/48313/default/] "we ask that all suppliers identify if they are using raw materials or ingredients from the Xinjiang region, and if they are, work with us to discuss how they can be removed and alternative sources found. Action Required: Check your supply chain for any products that may potentially originate from the Xinjiang region. Communicate with your Asda commercial contact about removing any sourcing from the region and finding alternative locations. Cascade this message to all suppliers and factories in your supply chain. As required by Asda s Standards for Suppliers, ensure that you have systems in place to monitor compliance with our Standards and all applicable laws." [CWS: https://www.asdasupplier.com/news/responsibility/xinjiang-asdas-policy-regarding-the-prohibition-of-forced-labour]""Thank you for your letter dated 27 January in relation to your committee s ongoing inquiry into Xinjiang. I have answered your questions separately below." [UKFAC, 10 February 2020: https://committees.parliament.uk/publications/4785/documents/48313/default/] "The British Retail Consortium s Ethical Labour Working Group is chaired by our Director of Responsible Sourcing Compliance and is a key industry forum for understanding the direction of legislation and providing feedback. A key focus for the group in 2020 has been following reports from the Xinjiang province of China stating that the Uyghur Muslim population suffers from gross human rights violations including forced labour. In response, Asda commenced a review of products sourced from the region and contributed to ongoing forums discussing the issue, primarily via the British Retail Consortium." [UKMSA21: https://corporate.asda.com/media-library/document/asda-modern-slavery-statement-2021/_proxyDocument?id=00000179-b369-d026-abff-b7eda23a0000]"You may be aware of reports from the Xinjiang province of China stating that the Uyghur Muslim population suffers from gross human rights violations including forced labour. In response, the UK Foreign Secretary announced measures in January to ensure that British companies are not profiting from human rights violations in Xinjiang. We wanted to draw your attention to these comments and remind you it is your responsibility as a supplier to take steps to ensure the products you sell to us are not produced in factories that are complicit in human rights infractions. Asda is committed to buying and sourcing products that are produced in a responsible way and that comply with all applicable laws related to responsible sourcing. The Asda Standards for Suppliers, under which we op< erate, set out expectations of suppliers. The standards prohibit involuntary labour including underage, forced, coerced, bonded, involuntary imprisoned, exploited, trafficked, and indentured labour in your operations, your subcontractors operations and throughout your supply chain. We expect our suppliers to have systems in place to monitor for signs of forced labour. It is the responsibility of suppliers to ensure that these standards are satisfied and cascaded and monitored throughout your entire supply chains." [CWS: https://www.asdasupplier.com/news/responsibility/xinjiang-asdas-policy-regarding-the-prohibition-of-forced-labour]"7Asia Silicon Industry (Qinghai) Co., Ltd N2mExNRwm N gPlQSTOwner 1 Asia Silicon Co., Ltd. (78.58%) 0institution0. Owner 2 [~Nmb/g_S:SbDcƖV gPlQS (7.60%) 0institution0. Owner 3 [~Nmb/g_S:SRkl{]NNbDWё( gPTO) (4.58%) 0institution0. Owner 4 KQbsO*g.YenbDWё( gPTO) (3.20%)0institution0. Owner 5 RwmGl[ybbglSbDWё( gPTO) (2.75%) 0institution0. [Source: https://www.qcc.com/firm/e9f3c086e5400c325f7abd6c47ec6502.html ]"Important solar supply chain actorAsics CorporationJP7936.TOwner 1 The Master Trust Bank of Japan, Ltd [institution]. (Trust Account) (6.9%), Owner 2 - MUFG Bank, Ltd. (4.29%) [institution]. Owner 3 Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (3.61%) [institution]. Owner 4 Custody Bank of Japan, Ltd. (Trust Account) (3.46%) [institution]. Owner 5 JP Morgan Chase Bank 385632 (3.39%) [institution]. [Source: www.corp.asics.com/en/investor_relations/stock_information/shareholder_structure]"ASICS operates a Group-wide risk management system to identify, analyze, evaluate, mitigate, monitor and report risks. This includes the risk of human rights violations." [AUSMSA20: https://modernslaveryregister.gov.au/statements/file/08ccfb67-fc46-4c37-b9a1-94e008f47898/] "ASICS conducts ongoing due diligence to identify and address potential risks and prevent to prevent forced labor, slavery and human trafficking in our business activities and supply chains. In addition to information from our own, on the ground supplier visits, information from our internal sourcing and product development divisions and local sourcing partners, ASICS also utilizes information from external resources. These include information from authorities such as the U.S. government from NGO partners such as ILO Better Work and The Institute for Human Rights and Business or industry bodies (the Social Responsibility Committee of the American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) and the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC)." [AUSMSA20: https://modernslaveryregister.gov.au/statements/file/08ccfb67-fc46-4c37-b9a1-94e008f47898/] "ASICS continuously monitors Tier 1 and major Tier 2 suppliers to evaluate compliance with its company standards including standards to prevent the incidence of modern slavery, human trafficking and child labor in our supply chains." [AUSMSA20: https://modernslaveryregister.gov.au/statements/file/08ccfb67-fc46-4c37-b9a1-94e008f47898/] I"ASICS does not tolerate modern slavery in our supply chain in any form. As part of our wider commitment to creating products safely and sustainably, we are committed to using our influence to identify and collaborate with our partners on eradicating modern slavery across our supply chains. This even extends to the areas of the supply chain where we have no direct business relationships. We do this work both independently, and together with other stakeholders within and outside the sporting goods industry." [AUSMSA20: https://modernslaveryregister.gov.au/statements/file/08ccfb67-fc46-4c37-b9a1-94e008f47898/] "ASICS also utilizes information from external resources. These include information from authorities such as the U.S. government from NGO partners such as ILO Better Work and The Institute for Human Rights and Business or industry bodies (the Social Responsibility Committee of the American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) and the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC)." [AUSMSA20: https://modernslaveryregister.gov.au/statements/file/08ccfb67-fc46-4c37-b9a1-94e008f47898/] Transparency Pledge, BCIMarch 25 2021: Promotes use of Xinjiang cotton (https://www.forcedlabourfashion.org/forcedlabourfashion-cowards). [Social media post: https://ie.bjd.com.cn/5b165687a010550e5ddc0e6a/contentApp/5b16573ae4b02a9fe2d558f9/AP605cb126e4b0063e4e8351ea.html?contentType=0&isBjh=0&isshare=1]ASOS plcASC.LsOwner 1 Aktieselskabet af 5.5.2010 (26.02%) [institution]. Owner 2 T. Rowe Price Group (14.65%) [institution]. Owner 3 Camelot Capital Partners (6.01%) [institution]. Owner 4 The Capital Group Companies, Inc (5.87%) [institution]. Owner 5 Baillie Gifford & Co (5.19%) [institution]. [Source: www.asosplc.com/investor-relations/shareholder-information/major-shareholders/]]"we re aware of several civil-society and media reports concerning modern slavery risks in Xinjiang. Concerns have been raised that forced-training programmes supply imprisoned camp detainees to mills and factories in the area" [UKMSA1920: https://asos-12954-s3.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/files/4816/3308/6126/modern-slavery-statement-2019-2020.pdf]"The Better Cotton Initiative (BCI), an ASOS partner, has developed a roadmap, which sets out their due diligence processes in monitoring the situation in this region. As of September 2019, more than 80% of the cotton sourced by ASOS is classified as more sustainable and 64% of ASOS cotton is sourced through BCI. We will continue to monitor this risk and work closely with BCI on its action plan for the region." [UKMSA1920: https://asos-12954-s3.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/files/4816/3308/6126/modern-slavery-statement-2019-2020.pdf] "As part of that commitment, we have conducted a review of the manufacturing Tiers (Tiers 1-3) of our supply chain and have taken action to ensure we have no connections to the XUAR." [UKFAC, 11 February 2021: https://committees.parliament.uk/publications/4787/documents/48317/default/] "We have already undertaken a review of Tiers 1-3 of our supply chain and have taken action to ensure that we have no manufacturing linked to the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region at these levels, including to ensure no manufacturing facilities are employing Uyghurs through the reported forced labour transfer schemes. We will continue to monitor risks in Tiers 1-3 and take decisive action in line with the Brand Commitment as soon as risks are identified. We are also committed to taking all credible steps within our control to gain visibility of Tiers 4 and 5 of our supply chain in the XUAR by November 2021" [UKFAC, 11 February 2021: https://committees.parliament.uk/publications/4787/documents/48317/default/] "There is limited risk of links to the XUAR in Tiers 4 and 5 of our supply chain (farm level), however as outlined above, we h< ave taken (and continue to take) steps to further reduce this risk  including by banning any cotton produced in the region  and we have confidence in the majority of our supply chain at those levels. We have also written to our third-party brand partners asking them to apply a similar ban on cotton sourced from the XUAR and hosted a workshop with Anti-Slavery International and other brand partners on our approach to the region" [UKFAC, 11 February 2021: https://committees.parliament.uk/publications/4787/documents/48317/default/] "we have taken several steps to ban any connection with the XUAR, including requiring suppliers to declare and disengage from any relationships with companies from the region." [UKFAC, 11 February 2021: https://committees.parliament.uk/publications/4787/documents/48317/default/] "We conduct unannounced audits at least once per year across all tier 1 and tier 2 factories. These audits give us a realistic picture of actual working conditions and help us to meet the three pillars of our ethical trade programme: visibility of our supply chain and transparency; addressing social impacts; and ongoing monitoring." [UKFAC, 11 February 2021: https://committees.parliament.uk/publications/4787/documents/48317/default/] "as BCI s Mass Balance Chain of Custody model does not include traceability from product to farm, ASOS will work with the industry to encourage BCI to move ahead with its consultation and to develop higher levels of traceability as quickly as possible, with an immediate focus on reduction of risks relating to cotton produced in China. We will also continue our work switching our cotton to more sustainable sources, helping us gain visibility of the remaining 15% of our cotton." [UKFAC, 11 February 2021: https://committees.parliament.uk/publications/4787/documents/48317/default/] "Finally, and as outlined above, we have taken several steps to ban any connection with the XUAR, including requiring suppliers to declare and disengage from any relationships with companies from the region." [UKFAC, 11 February 2021: https://committees.parliament.uk/publications/4787/documents/48317/default/] "We signed the Coalition to End Forced Uyghur Labour s Call to Action in November 2020. As part of that commitment, we have taken the following action... " " Conducted a review of all Tier 1 to 3 (manufacturing level) factories. This includes determining indirect links between suppliers and other subsidiaries or parent companies via publicly available information such as company registration links or company financial reports.." [Source: LCD11, 16 November 2021]q"We have also written to our third-party brand partners asking them to apply a similar ban on cotton sourced from the XUAR" [UKFAC, 11 February 2021: https://committees.parliament.uk/publications/4787/documents/48317/default/] "we have written to our third-party brand partners, informing them of our expectation that they will undertake similar actions [due diligence] for their own supply chains." [UKFAC, 11 February 2021: https://committees.parliament.uk/publications/4787/documents/48317/default/] "We signed the Coalition to End Forced Uyghur Labour s Call to Action in November 2020. As part of that commitment, we have taken the following action... " Contacted our suppliers and brand partners with regards to the US Withhold Release Order and asked them to proactively identify and halt any product potentially at risk of violating this Order." [Source: LCD11, 16 November 2021] " we have been working to require our tier 1-3 suppliers to declare their fabric supplier facilities throughout 2021. This includes fabric mills, fabric converters, markets, fabric stockists and fabric agents" [Source: LCD11, 16 November 2021] "Thank you for your letter of 27th January 2021 requesting further detail on ASOS approach to sourcing from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR) in China. As a responsible retailer committed to protecting the human rights of people throughout our supply chain and eradicating modern slavery risks wherever they exist, we are pleased t< o respond with the requested information." [UKFAC, 11 February 2021: https://committees.parliament.uk/publications/4787/documents/48317/default/] "We ve also been grateful for the opportunity to contribute our thoughts on strengthening of modern slavery legislation to governments around the world, including in Australia, France, and in the UK, where our evidence was included in the Government response as part of the Home Office s Transparency In Supply Chains consultation." [ASOS Signs Anti-Slavery International Charter, 18 October 2020: https://www.antislavery.org/asos-anti-slavery-charter/]R"Through our partnerships with IndustriALL Global Union and Anti-Slavery International, we have been working to eliminate any risk of exposure to the XUAR throughout out supply chain and have signed the Coalition to End Forced Uyghur Labour s Call to Action." [UKFAC, 11 February 2021: https://committees.parliament.uk/publications/4787/documents/48317/default/] "ASOS reported on the Xinjiang region in our January 2020 Modern Slavery Statement, which you can read in detail here. Since then we have been working closely with civil society organisations and the Coalition to End Forced Uyghur Labour, which continues to highlight reports of human rights abuses being perpetrated against Uyghurs and other Turkic- and Muslim-majority peoples in the XUAR and other parts of China." [UKFAC, 11 February 2021: https://committees.parliament.uk/publications/4787/documents/48317/default/] "We will also continue to engage closely with the Coalition, Uyghur rights organisations, trade unions, our third-party brand partners, and industry and civil society partners including Anti- Slavery International, to ensure that the actions we are taking are sufficient to protect Uyghur workers throughout China and the world." [UKFAC, 11 February 2021: https://committees.parliament.uk/publications/4787/documents/48317/default/] "Through our partnerships with IndustriALL Global Union and Anti-Slavery International, formed in 2017, we have been working to eliminate any risk of exposure to the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR) throughout our supply chain." [Source: LCD10, 16 November 2021] "We have also been working with industry colleagues to encourage the Better Cotton Initiative to develop higher levels of traceability as quickly as possible, with an immediate focus on reduction of risks relating to cotton produced in China." [Source: LCD11, 16 November 2021]AEnd Uyghur Forced Labour Call to Action, Transparency Pledge, BCI"We signed the Coalition to End Forced Uyghur Labour s Call to Action in November 2020. As part of that commitment, we have taken the following action& Conducted a review of all Tier 1 to 3 (manufacturing level) factories& " Following this review, disengaged from two Tier 1 factories with links to the XUAR. In early 2021, following the acquisition of Topshop, Topman, Miss Selfridge and HIIT by ASOS, we immediately exited four suppliers to those brands with links to the XUAR." [Source: LCD11, 16 November 2021]!"We have& hosted a workshop with Anti-Slavery International and other brand partners on our approach to the region" [UKMSA1920: https://asos-12954-s3.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/files/4816/3308/6126/modern-slavery-statement-2019-2020.pdf] "In China specifically, we have carried out modern slavery training with our suppliers in conjunction with the Ethical Trading Initiative, with three webinars attended by 62 factories and 29 suppliers." [UKFAC, 11 February 2021: https://committees.parliament.uk/publications/4787/documents/48317/default/] "In September 2021 ASOS announced the next phase of its Fashion with Integrity programme, with four key 2030 goals: Be Net Zero, Be More Circular, Be Transparent, and Be Diverse. Through Be Transparent, ASOS has committed to ensuring 100% of own-brand products will have supply chains mapped to raw material level by 2030, extending our existing supply chain mapping. Within that target we will be prioritising high-risk materials such as cotton." [Source: LCD11, 16 November 2021]ASUSTek Computer Inc.2357.TWlOwner 1 Chung Tang Shih (4.05%) [individual]. Owner 2 The Vanguard Group, Inc. (3.01%) [institution]. Owner 3 Expert Union Ltd. (2.78%) [institution]. Owner 4 Yuanta Securities Investment Trust Co., Ltd. (2.29%) [institution]. Owner 5 Invesco Hong Kong Ltd. (2.19%) [institution]. [Source: www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/ASUSTEK-COMPUTER-INC-6492304/company/]Banswara Syntex LimitedBANSWRAS7Baoding Luye Shuozidao Trading Co., Ltd. O[^~SUxP[\FU8 gPlQSM#083pOwner 1 l)P. Own< er 2 sofe. Owner 3 lNe. [Source: https://www.qcc.com/firm/91b04759c658190edcb74135db390811.html ]'Beijing Automobile Co., Ltd. SN}lfN gPlQS1958.HKOwner 1 SN}lfƖV gPlQS (42.63%) 0institution0. Owner2 SNN gPlQS (12.83%) 0institution0. Owner 3 4bYRNlQS (9.55%) 0institution0. Owner 4 m3W^,gnvf?CgbDWёON( gPTO) (4.27%) 0institution0. [Source: https://www.qcc.com/firm/efd3a5017be710f96dfd6e0d6a9c5b37.html]IBeijing Geling Shentong Information Technology Co., Ltd. SNyONuygq_T v^u[(WcO gR@b(W:SWv@b gl_0lĉ0bN%NyONuygq_T v^u[(WcO gR@b(W:SWv@b gl_0lĉ0dk!kReQnUS NO[eƉve8^~%Nuq_T0bN\~~cRN]zfb/gvۏek :N[7bT>yOR g'YNyOTN{|vSU\ZPQyg!.s0vMR FUdlybv;NNRSbAIW@xYe0zfga;Su0zfgaW^0zfgaNTNTQ1ZPNI{ (uN]zfb/gKLN 9eSu;m0 bN%NT\e(WQv\peSO l g:_돠ReQbNlQS v^N TR Tl _ \͑0Y*Nrz[:ggGW][ nƖVv^l gO(u:_돳RR0[~g_N[N@b gXT](Wk)Y]\O~_gTSN1uy_ NSNe c*NNSV byL0 NyeT'`+R XT]vD_GNb4ls^c0Neu:NO bNXT]v6eeQ܏ؚNl[gNO]D NSXT]y)RTbSU\v:gO v^b go}Yv]\OagN0bN[NYt^eg(Weuv]\OT!.sa0Rj0 b ^gǏُRXf vsQe\Pbk[nZPezcc0gT b`Ʌdkw_a"@b gNvj`[nS_NOwner 1 JP Morgan Chase & Company (9.15%) [institution]. Owner 2 The Vanguard Group, Inc. (7.40%) [institution]. Owner 3 Dodge & Cox Inc (6.19%) [institution]. Owner 4 Blackrock Inc. (3.39%) [institution]. Owner 5 FMR, LLC (2.65%) [institution]. [Source: www.uk.finance.yahoo.com/quote/GPS/holders?p=GPS&.tsrc=fin-srchf"we are taking steps to better understand how our global supply chain may be indirectly impacted, including working with our suppliers and actively engaging with industry trade groups, expert stakeholders, and other partners to learn more and advance our shared commitment to respecting human rights... we will continue to actively collaborate with other brands and key stakeholders to explore and implement solutions." [Gap Inc. Statement on XUAR, 20 March 2020: https://media.business-humanrights.org/media/documents/files/documents/Gap_Inc._Statement_March_20_2020.pdf] "Specifically, we are piloting a traceability technology to give us deeper visibility into our supply chain, and have also begun utilizing a survey for all of our garment and mill suppliers that asks them to declare country of origin for the yarn and cotton inputs that are being used in our branded apparel. Further, we have communicated to our vendors that Gap Inc. prohibits the direct or in< direct sourcing of any products, components, or materials from Xinjiang in the process of manufacturing any orders for Gap Inc." [UKBEIS, 03 November 2020: https://committees.parliament.uk/writtenevidence/13173/pdf/] "We adopt a comprehensive view of the industry and areas of risk and focus our efforts where we do business and where our programs can have the greatest impact. Further, we have built a map of our suppliers Tier 2 textile mill locations and will be pursuing further due diligence in textile mills that are located in areas that are deemed high risk. We have communicated responsible recruitment requirements to Tier 2 mills in Taiwan and South Korea where there is elevated risk to foreign contract workers and expect suppliers in those countries to comply with our requirements by the end of 2020." [UKBEIS, 03 November 2020: https://committees.parliament.uk/writtenevidence/13173/pdf/] "Beyond our Tier 1 and 2 facilities, we have also engaged stakeholders to address the risk of forced labor deeper in the supply chain. Looking to the raw materials used for our products, we recognize that forced and child labor is a risk, particularly within cotton cultivation... We also recognize that a significant amount of the world s cotton supply is grown and spun in the XUAR region. We have therefore taken steps to better understand how our global supply chain may be indirectly impacted, including working with our suppliers and actively engaging with industry trade groups, expert stakeholders, and other partners to learn more and advance our shared commitment to respecting human rights." [UKBEIS, 03 November 2020: https://committees.parliament.uk/writtenevidence/13173/pdf/] "We recognize that policies and expectations alone are not a sufficient safeguard against forced labor within our supply chain. Our statements lay the foundation for a comprehensive approach to engaging and collaborating with our suppliers towards monitoring, remediating and continuous improvement. Gap Inc. s Supplier Sustainability team within our Global Sustainability department is responsible for the implementation of our supply chain policies and standards relevant to human trafficking and forced labor, which are reflected within our COVC. Our Supplier Sustainability team members  who are locally hired in the countries from which we source and speak local languages  assess and validate that suppliers are meeting the expectations outlined in our COVC. We assess risks to especially vulnerable groups, including migrant labor and women in the workplace; our COVC specifies our management approach towards ensuring free and voluntary labor for these groups." [UKBEIS, 03 November 2020: https://committees.parliament.uk/writtenevidence/13173/pdf/] "Gap Inc. monitors all Tier 1 branded apparel suppliers from which we directly source for forced labor and human trafficking. Facilities from Tier 1 suppliers include cut-and-sew production, sub-contractors, and supporting units such as dyeing, embroidery, and wash units. In 2017, we defined and communicated social criteria to Tier 2 fabric vendors, including textile production facilities and subcontractors. These social criteria include provisions involving forced and child labor. We have expanded an augmented version of our Assessment and Remediation program into our Tier 2 strategic textile mills, enabling us to directly evaluate working conditions at the mill level. Over the longer term, we anticipate enrolling our strategic Tier 2 mill vendors into industry initiatives such as the Social Labor Convergence Program, which includes assessments on the risk of forced labor." [UKBEIS, 03 November 2020: https://committees.parliament.uk/writtenevidence/13173/pdf/] "Thank you for the invitation to provide written testimony to the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee." [UKBEIS, 03 November 2020: https://committees.parliament.uk/writtenevidence/13173/pdf/] "Gap Inc. works with governments, NGOs, and trade unions, and monitors resources  such as the U.S. Department of State s Trafficking in Persons Annual Report < and the Global Slavery Index  to identify high risk areas in our supply chain." [UKBEIS, 03 November 2020: https://committees.parliament.uk/writtenevidence/13173/pdf/] Lobbied about H.R. 6210: Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act [https://www.opensecrets.org/federal-lobbying/clients/bills?bid=hr6210-116&id=D000000547&year=2020] "we will continue to actively collaborate with other brands and key stakeholders to explore and implement solutions" [Gap Inc. Statement on XUAR, 20 March 2020: https://media.business-humanrights.org/media/documents/files/documents/Gap_Inc._Statement_March_20_2020.pdf] "We can confirm that we do not source any garments from Xinjiang. Recognizing, however, that a significant amount of the world s cotton supply is grown and spun there, we have taken steps to better understand how our global supply chain may be indirectly impacted, including working with our suppliers and actively engaging with industry trade groups, expert stakeholders, and other partners to learn more and advance our shared commitment to respecting human rights." [UKBEIS, 03 November 2020: https://committees.parliament.uk/writtenevidence/13173/pdf/] "We also recognize that a significant amount of the world s cotton supply is grown and spun in the XUAR region. We have therefore taken steps to better understand how our global supply chain may be indirectly impacted, including working with our suppliers and actively engaging with industry trade groups, expert stakeholders, and other partners to learn more and advance our shared commitment to respecting human rights. As always, we will continue to actively collaborate with other brands and key stakeholders to explore and implement solutions." [UKBEIS, 03 November 2020: https://committees.parliament.uk/writtenevidence/13173/pdf/] 0GCL Integrated Technology Co., Ltd. OSkƖbybN gPlQS2506.HK1Owner 1%SvQpSbD{t gPlQS (15.29%) [institution]. Owner 2 _lςOSk^{t gPlQS (8.88%) [institution]. Owner 3OSkƖV gPlQS (7.96%) [institution]. Owner 4-N^bD,g{t)Y%m gPlQS- VtQ VRbDTOON gPTO (3.95%) [institution]. Owner 5 TNWNNbD gPlQS (2.62%) [institution]. [Source: https://www.qcc.com/firm/bcaa8101139f2dd700edc58170462a26.html]-GCL-Poly Energy Holdings Limited O)RTSknc gPlQS3800.HKOwner 1 Zhu Gong Shan Family (25.4%) [institution]. Owner 2 UBS Asset Management Switzerland AG (4.96%) [institution]. Owner 3 Invesco Capital Management LLC (3.38%) [institution]. Owner 4 BlackRock Advisors (UK) Ltd. (1.82%) [institution]. Owner 5 Norges Bank Investment Management (0.77%) [institution]. [Source: https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/GCL-POLY-ENERGY-HOLDINGS-6171040/company/].Geely Automobile Holdings Co., Ltd. T)R}lʎc gPlQS175.HKdOwner 1 Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co. (40.4%) [institution]. Owner 2 Shu Fu Li (2.80%). Owner 3 The Vanguard Group, Inc. (1.68%) [insitution]. Owner 4 BlackRock Fund Advisors (1.44%) [institution]. Owner 5 E Fund Management Co., Ltd. (0.96%) [institution]. [Source: https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/GEELY-AUTOMOBILE-HOLDINGS-6165704/company/ ]General Motors CompanyGM\Owner 1 Blackrock Inc. (8.07%) [institution]. Owner 2 The Vanguard Group, Inc. (7.07%) [institution]. Owner 3 Capital Research Global Investors (6.55%) [institution]. Owner 4 Capital World Investors (5.52%) [institution]. Owner 5 Berkshire Hathaway, Inc (4.13%) [institution]. [Source: www.uk.finance.yahoo.com/quote/GM/holders?p=GM&.tsrc=fin-srch]:"We will continue to actively monitor and take appropriate steps to address risks that any of our supply chain partners throughout the world do not meet the high ethical and human rights standards expressed in our Code" [UNSRCOMM, 12 May 2021: https://spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBase/DownLoadFile?gId=36235] "We appreciate the opportunity to address the concerns expressed in your letter" [UNSRCOMM, 12 May 2021: https://spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBase/DownLoadFile?gId=36235] Goertek Co., Ltd. Lk\N gPlQS2241.HKOwner 1Lk\ƖV gPlQS (17.09%) [institution]. Owner 2Yn (9.38%). Owner 3/n-N.Y~{ gPlQS (7.50%) [institution]. Owner 4Y (7.33%). Owner 5-NV8RёN gPlQS (2.43%) [institution]. [Source: https://www.qcc.com/firm/b3cf9e74313cc53f2e8ca0ee4dbae0bf.html]Gokak Mills Ltd 532957.BO Google LLCGOOGLPOwner 1 The Vanguard Group, Inc. (7.63%) [institution]. Owner 2 Blackrock Inc. (6.78%) [institution]. Owner 3 FMR, LLC (4.47%) [institution]. Owner 4 State Street Corporation (3.69%) [institution]. Owner 5 Price (T.Rowe) Associates Inc (2.44%) [institution]. [Source: www.uk.finance.yahoo.com/quote/GOOGL/holders?p=GOOGL&.tsrc=fin-srch]"Google continually assesses modern slavery risk in our supply chains. Our assessment processes identify higher-risk areas of our business based on external reports and standards, country and sector risk profiles, and input from experts in this area." [AUSMSA20: https://modernslaveryregister.gov.au/statements/file/90b26d53-2ffb-4de2-bc0d-677b0cd5bd1b/] "We conduct due diligence on direct suppliers that are identified as having higher risk through the assessments described in the preceding section (collectively, the  higher-risk suppliers ). As part of the<  due diligence process, higher-risk suppliers complete a self-assessment questionnaire about their working conditions and management systems. The due diligence process also includes supplier background checks, examination of labor-related red flags that appear in publicly available databases and media sources, and a review of higher-risk suppliers names against human trafficking watch lists. If we discover red flags, we conduct extensive and documented follow-ups to address these issues. In certain cases, we may decide to no longer pursue a relationship or to terminate our current relationship with a supplier" [AUSMSA20: https://modernslaveryregister.gov.au/statements/file/90b26d53-2ffb-4de2-bc0d-677b0cd5bd1b/] 4Guangdong Hongxing Industrial Co., Ltd. ^N*mtQ[NN gPlQS1209.HKOwner 1 y*m (22.68%). Owner 2 hT_ (16.20%). Owner 3gVl (12.96%). Owner 4 퐇tΘ (6.48%). Owner 5 Yt (6.48%). [Source: https://www.qcc.com/firm/4181235723ee092254b5432d33523427.html]1Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., Ltd. ^]}lfƖVN gPlQS601238.SH & 2238.HKDOwner 1^]}lf]NƖV gPlQS (53.10%)[institution]. Owner 2HKSCC NOMINEES LIMITED (29.89%)[institution]. Owner 3 ^]GlW)Y|CgbDWё{t gPlQS (3.84%)[institution]. Owner 4^]NNbDcƖV gPlQS (1.67%)[institution]. Owner 5^]ёcDN{t gPlQS-^ёDN"[{tO 3SyRbDWё (1.65%) [institution]. ]Source: https://www.qcc.com/firm/76acadd00af8a8880f471e093b46617e.html] Invested in XPCC s economic development zone. [OS: http://www.gd.gov.cn/zzzq/gdyw/content/post_3540619.html; http://www.uetd.gov.cn/contents/4/59.html]8Guangzhou Huimei Fashion Group Co., Ltd. ^]^Gle\ƖVN gPlQSOwner 1 dNyrƖVN gPlQS. Owner 2e^NS. Owner 3 US. Owner 4 SNTbbD-N_ gPTO [institution]. Owner 5 swmGlbON{tTOON gPTO [institution]. [Source: https://www.qcc.com/firm/572c65f03f3ec700db8732764d2fbc9a.html],"5fY~YN[bm9 /eceuh (u_Sb O(NT0N g:N,g :N_ u#5f:cVh# " ["Inman has always been protecting consumers, supporting Xinjiang cotton, and creating high-quality products with heart. Taking comfort as the foundation, it is born for comfort! #InmanSupportingCountryCotton# "] [OS:https://weibo.com/gzinman] GUESS, Inc.GESOOwner 1 Blackrock Inc. (9.63%) [institution]. Owner 2 The Vanguard Group, Inc. (6.57%) [institution]. Owner 3 Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (6.18%) [institution]. Owner 4 - FMR, LLC (5.09%) [institution]. Owner 5 - State Street Corporation (2.61%) [institution]. [Source: www.uk.finance.yahoo.com/quote/GES/holders?p=GES&.tsrc=fin-srch]"As a global company, GUESS is extremely concerned about human rights issues. This includes, of course, the kinds of forced labor concerns raised by your November 9, 2021 email." [LCD06, 12 November 2021]"As a result of our monitoring, risk management and due diligence processes that are already in place& " [Source: LCD06, 12 November 2021]"We have also made efforts to educate our supply chain employees and partners on the issue as we seek partners that share in our values, and adhere to our supplier code of conduct." [Source: LCD06, 12 November 2021]5"As a result of our monitoring, risk management and due diligence processes that are already in place, GUESS has previously terminated our business relationships with vendors in this region as it is always our intent to comply on all matters of trade regulation and customs." [Source: LCD06, 12 November 2021]Haier Group Corporation wm\ƖVlQSTOwner 1 _^tOe. [Source: https://www.qcc.com/firm/ee9f28081c60a4dfd189a024d9fbfb26.html]@Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Co., Ltd. mg]wm^ZƉpeW[b/gN gPlQSM#014 002415.SZOwner 1 -N5uwm^ƖV gPlQS (38.91%) [institution]. Owner 2 y V (10.31%). Owner 3 euZbD{t gPTOON (4.83%) [institution]. Owner 4 NwmؚkDN{tTOON gPTO -ؚkq\1S܏gWё (?) [institution]. Owner 5 eunf^bD gPTOON (1.95%) [institution]. [Source: https://www.qcc.com/firm/47e8760382f7462a4ad889f3c0e2729a.html]Supplies XPCC. [OS: https://www.hrw.org/report/2019/05/01/chinas-algorithms-repression/reverse-engineering-xinjiang-police-mass; http://ccgp-bingtuan.gov.cn/ZcyAnnouncement/ZcyAnnouncement8/ZcyAnnouncement5001/qE0v7qhTpxyrAK8YU9BqVg==.html]>Hikvision Europe's statement regarding the U.S. Commerce Department's decision icon-share SHARE We regret that Hikvision has been caught up in what is a broader political and trade dispute. Hikvision will request that the US Government remove the company from its list of Chinese entities facing trade restrictions. Any such decisions should reflect an international rules-based approach and be supported by evidence. Hikvision is a socially-responsible company. Our mission is to keep people, organizations, and property safe and secure. We are proud that our company is trusted in Europe and we will continue to invest in Europe s security. We are confident in our business continuity plan that ensures the sustainability of our global supply chain and we have th< e capability to continuously provide quality products to our valued partners and customers in Europe. [CWS: https://www.hikvision.com/europe/newsroom/latest-news/2019/hikvision-europe-s-statement-regarding-the-u-s--commerce-departm/?q=hikvision%20europe-s%20statement%20regarding%20the%20u.s.%20commerce%20department-s%20decision&position=4 ]. "12g17e wm^_q_(WvQ_OlQOSS^Xfy VFURN/ec-NVQNsNS:N1u\lQSReQ[SOnUS0ُ*NvQ[/fke9hncv wm^_q_ǏS0s(W*gfxS0uNT.U-NVQ(uNT0" [On December 17, Hikvision issued a statement on its WeChat public account saying that the U.S. Department of Commerce s decision of placing the company on the Entity List on the grounds of supporting China s military modernization is baseless. Hikvision has not developed, produced or sold Chinese military products in the past or at present.] [OS: https://m.jiemian.com/article/6921503.html ] 8Hangzhou Miller Xiangfan Clothing Co., Ltd. mg][RTGb gp gPlQSOwner 1QIQ. Owner 2. Owner 3 SNnAmbRNbD-N_ gPTO [institution]. Owner 4SN_h OZN gPlQS [institution]. Owner 5SZWgDQ_RNbDTOON gPTO [institution]. [Source: https://www.qcc.com/firm/ea645310f020b92827b56c72f5753148.html]V"#b/eceuh# eub gg}Yv~h _Nb gyO#N hQR/ec-NV~~ gňNNvA~cSU\0#/eceuhR:c-NV # ". "#b/eceuh# VlTLrwmoKN[ (uVyV}Yh/ec#eu}vvh# /ecVyVhNNRSU\:NVl&^egfY}YNT . " ["#Xinjiang Cotton China Heart# Xinjiang cotton is known as "the golden cotton", and it is a high-quality natural fiber raw material recognized by the global industry. We have always firmly supported and used Xinjiang cotton. We believe that a Chinese brand should use Chinese raw materials and be made in China, which could forge the people with the confidence of a great country and clothing of good quality. In the future, @Hailanzhijia will still stick to its social responsibilities as a national brand, and fully support the prosperity and development of China'< s textile and garment industry. #Support Xinjiang Cotton Support Made in China# ". "#I support Xinjiang Cotton# National brand Hailan Home, chooses the best cotton of the motherland to support #Xinjiang Snow White Cotton#, supports the vigorous development of the motherland's cotton industry to bring more good products to the people. "] [OS: https://weibo.com/ihla?sudaref=www.google.com] }Henan Shenhuo Coal & Power Co., Ltd. lWS^ykpdq5uN gPlQS and its subsidiary Xinjiang Shenhuo Coal & Electricity Co., Ltd. eu^ykpdq5u gPlQS 000933.SZOwner 1 Shangqiu State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission (SASAC) (21.2%) [institution]. Owner 2 Shangqiu Orient Investment Co., Ltd. (8.59%) [institution]. Owner 3 Orient Securities Asset Management Co., Ltd. (4.20%) [institution]. Owner 4 Shangqiu Tianxiang Investment Co., Ltd. (3.65%) [institution]. Owner 5 China International Capital Corp. Ltd. (2.39%) [institution]. [Source: https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/HENAN-SHENHUO-COAL-POWE-6496861/]Recruiting documents describe it as a "Xinjiang-aid enterprise supported by the Henan provincial government" and as "actively responding to the call for the development of the western region of the country" [BP28].&Important aluminium supply chain actorHennes & Mauritz ABHM-B.STuOwner 1 The Stefan Persson family and related companies (50.5%) [individual]. Owner 2 The Lottie Tham family and related companies (5.4%) [individual]. Owner 3 STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST CO, W9 (4.8%) [institution]. Owner 4 JP MORGAN CHASE BANK NA (1.8%) [institution]. Owner 5 Swedbank Robur fonder (1.8%) [institution]. [Source: www.hmgroup.com/investors/shareholders/]""we are deeply concerned by reports from civil society organizations and media that include accusations of forced labour and discrimination of ethnoreligious minorities in Xinjiang." [H&M s response: https://media.business-humanrights.org/media/documents/files/documents/HM_response_0.pdf]"we adopt our due diligence to the various parts of our supply chain from manufacturing to farm level. We are committed to upholding international labour standards and we systematically conduct due diligence which aims to identify and address any risks in our supply chain. It is our most basic responsibility and essential for our business success" [H&M s response, 23 March 2020: https://media.business-humanrights.org/media/documents/files/documents/HM_response_0.pdf] "we have conducted an investigation at all the garment manufacturing factories we work with in China" [H&M s response, 23 March 2020: https://media.business-humanrights.org/media/documents/files/documents/HM_response_0.pdf] "We systematically conduct due diligence which aims to identify and address any risks in our supply chain  from manufacturing to farm level." [CWS: https://hmgroup.com/sustainability/fair-and-equal/human-rights/h-m-group-statement-on-due-diligence/] "All our direct suppliers sign our Sustainability Commitment that clearly spells out our expectations with regards to forced labour and discrimination linked to religion or ethnicity. We have a due diligence process in place that aims to identify and address any risks in our supply chain." [Brand responses to Baptist World Aid Australia, 13 March 2021: https://baptistworldaid.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Uyghur_Forced_Labour_-_Brand_Responses.pdf] "Our commitment to operating with respect for international standards is reflected ino perational level policies and guidelines.We conduct human rights risk and impact assessments and due diligence to identify and address risk to people across our supply chain. This relates to all aspects of our business, including the sourcing of our cotton. The focus of our due diligence is evolving as our business and the external environment changes, and our processes continue to develop as we incorporate learnings from issues, situations, human rights experts and stakeholders." [UKBEIS, 03 November 2020: https://committees.parliament.uk/writtenevidence/13176/pdf/] "We do recognise that the risk of human rights abuses, including modern slavery and forced labour exists, in various forms, in all countries and sectors. The risk of forced labour related to our industry is most prominent upstream in our product supply chain and is often linked to specific raw materials and processes. However, there is also a heightened risk connected to staff outsourcing and migrant workers. We handle all of these risks through our due diligence process. We engage with experts and other stakeholders to further strengthen our processes and procedures to prevent forced labour and to address issues in a responsible way." [UKBEIS, 03 November 2020: https://committees.parliament.uk/writtenevidence/13176/pdf/] "We conduct human rights due diligence across our supply chain, including but not limited to, own operations, < newmarkets,suppliers andmaterials.Ourapproach,informedbytheUNGuidingPrincipleonBusinessand Human Rights, is adjusted to operational context and risk, business relationships and the nature of our involvement with an impact. The focus of our due diligence is on our identified salient issues, with a special focus on our manufacturing supply chain. Our process continuously develops as we incorporate learnings from issues, situations, human rights experts and stakeholders. With a diverse and global manufacturing supply chain involving more than 1,700 manufacturing factories around the world employing 1.6 million people, and many more throughout our supply chain, our work to ensure compliance with international human rights and labour standards has been ongoing for many years and is continuous. It is our most fundamental responsibility and essential for our business success." [UKBEIS, 03 November 2020: https://committees.parliament.uk/writtenevidence/13176/pdf/] "We strictly prohibit any type of forced labour in our supply chain, regardless of the market or region. All allegations made about H&M Group or its conduct are investigated. If we discover and verify a case of forced labour at a supplier or business partner we work with, we will take immediate action and, as an ultimate consequence, look to terminate the business relationship. Each situation is handled on a case by case basis and actions may include additional assessments, enhanced processes and engagement with external experts andstakeholders." [UKBEIS, 03 November 2020: https://committees.parliament.uk/writtenevidence/13176/pdf/] "Our salient issues, including the risk of forced labour and child labour, form the basis for our ongoing analysis of human rights risk across our operations and supply chains, and we apply this to different situations and contexts to inform a risk-based approach for our due diligence and prioritise our efforts." [AUSMSA20: https://modernslaveryregister.gov.au/statements/file/e6220493-ea87-462a-8896-9edee85aa4bd/] "Business functions assess their sustainability risks, including risks to human rights, on a regular basis to ensure the existence and adequacy of prevention and mitigation plans. In 2020 we had a special focus on construction, facility management and warehouse operations. In combination with, and as part of awareness raising, we engaged country staff to establish heat maps for each country" [AUSMSA20: https://modernslaveryregister.gov.au/statements/file/e6220493-ea87-462a-8896-9edee85aa4bd/] "During 2020 we continued further mapping of our upstream tier 2 supplier (fabric/ yarn) to increase traceability. This work will continue during 2021, including strengthening risk-based due diligence further upstream in our key material supply chains." [AUSMSA20: https://modernslaveryregister.gov.au/statements/file/e6220493-ea87-462a-8896-9edee85aa4bd/] "Going forward, we will continue to engage throughout the value chain to ensure we fulfil our responsibility to respect human rights and combat modern slavery. Special focus for 2021 includes... Undertake a review of human rights risks, with a focus on forced labour and child labour, for our primary materials and material supply chains, including recycled materials. This to inform potential updates of material sourcing strategies using a risk-based approach and priorities in relation to product traceability." [AUSMSA20: https://modernslaveryregister.gov.au/statements/file/e6220493-ea87-462a-8896-9edee85aa4bd/] `"we have conducted an inquiry at all the garment manufacturing factories we work with in China aiming to ensure that workers are employed in accordance with our Sustainability Commitment, and that they comply with our migrant worker guideline." [CWS: https://hmgroup.com/sustainability/fair-and-equal/human-rights/h-m-group-statement-on-due-diligence/]"Business & Human Rights Resource Centre invited H&M to respond to the following item... H&M sent us the following response" [H&M s response, 23 March 2020: https://media.business-humanrights.org/media/documents/files/documents/HM_response_0.pdf] "We hereby enclose our written responses to your letter dated 16th October 2020." [UKBEIS, 03 November 2020: https://committees.parliament.uk/writtenevidence/13176/pdf/] "Considering the complexity of the situation, we are in close contact with human rights experts, other brands, and stakeholders continuously, to evaluate how we can further strengthen our due diligence and responsibly address the situation. [H&M s response, 23 March 2020: https://media.business-humanrights.org/media/documents/files/documents/HM_response_0.pdf] "We are also working with experts and other stakeholders to further strengthen our due diligence and address any situation in a responsible way... Furthermore, in collaboration with the industry and supply chain partners, we will continue our work to strengthen the traceability of cotton." [CWS: https://hmgroup.com/sustainability/fair-and-equal/human-rights/h-m-group-statement-on-due-diligence/] "Considering the complexity of the situation, we are in close contact with human rights experts, other brands, and stakeholders continuously, to evaluate how we can further strengthen our due diligence and responsibly address the situation." [H&M s response, 23 March 2020: https://media.business-humanrights.org/media/documents/files/documents/HM_response_0.pdf] "Being well aware of the complexity of the situation, we are in close dialogue with human rights experts, other brands, and stakeholders, to evaluate how we can further strengthen our due diligence." [Brand responses to Baptist World Aid Australia, 13 March 2021: https://baptistworldaid.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Uyghur_Forced_Labour_-_Brand_Responses.pdf] "Feasible and effective due diligence in relation to all our sourcing (including cotton) requires collaboration and engagement in a transparent and honest way at company, industry and government levels. H&M Group is a member of the Ethical Trading Initiativ< e (ETI), an alliance of companies, trade unions and NGOs, that promotes respect for workers' rights around the globe" [UKBEIS, 03 November 2020: https://committees.parliament.uk/writtenevidence/13176/pdf/] "Together with other brands, retailers and the industry, we are therefore looking to identify and develop scalable solutions for the entire industry to strengthen the traceability of cotton." [UKBEIS, 03 November 2020: https://committees.parliament.uk/writtenevidence/13176/pdf/] 4Hetian Haolin Hair Accessories Co., Ltd. T0uimgSpT gPlQS M#034 & M#061UOwner 1 ^i. [Source: https://www.qcc.com/firm/8ffbe9635a706c43d954cabf172836e8.html]Other sanctioned entity)Hetian Taida Garment Co., Ltd. T0ul gň gPlQS M#003 & M#062iOwner 1 V\j_lcgR. Owner 2 YAm܏. [Source: https://www.qcc.com/firm/c21aa36e2ecf1f4525cf526b34b390a9.html] Hisense Group Co., Ltd. wmOƖV gPlQSyOwner 1 ۏ. Owner 2 Ngm. Owner 3 &qeP. Owner 4 gw[. [Source: https://www.qcc.com/firm/31d8f9b114df02101f8cd77541f0d192.html] Hitachi, LtdHTHIYOwner 1 The Master Trust Bank of Japan, Ltd.(Trust Account) (15.15%) [institution]. Owner 2 Custody Bank of Japan, Ltd.(Trust Account) (5.92%) [institution]. Owner 3 STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY 505223 (2.40%) [institution]. Owner 4 Nippon Life Insurance Company (2.07%) [institution]. Owner 5 NATS CUMCO (2.04%) [institution]. [Source: www.hitachi.com/IR-e/stock/information/index.html]"After ASPI (the Australian Strategic Policy Institute) report was published we conducted a social compliance review based on an international standard via a third party, to review the supplier s management system, specifically looking at how employees were managed, given the allegations stated in the report. Since the supplier does not have production facilities in the Xinjian Uyghur Autonomous Region, the review was conducted on the factories outside of the Region where the components for us were made. As a result, there were no findings to support the forced labor." [UNSRCOMM, 21 May 2021: https://spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBase/DownLoadFile?gId=36282] "We understand that HRDD is a continuous process. We made commitment to conduct HRDD in our Code of Conduct and Human Rights Policy and accordingly, we have been promoting the process and trying to improve our human resources and supply chain management. Through our HRDD process, we identified that forced labor and migrant workers labor conditions are the issues that we should assess deeper and take measures to prevent and/or mitigate. From this year, the CEO and the heads of business units will receive reports on the progress of the initiatives and will hold discussions on a regular basis in the Executive Sustainability Committee in order to enhance the company s actions on human rights due diligence and the prevention of forced labor. We are also strengthening the systems and frameworks and provided a practical guide for our business units and group companies to enable them to identify, prevent or mitigate their salient human rights risks." [UNSRCOMM, 21 May 2021: https://spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBase/DownLoadFile?gId=36282] "Furthermore, Hitachi has been performing third party audits of certain manufacturing bases of its and its group companies suppliers in China and the rest of Asia. Hitachi requests suppliers, that are identified as needing improvement, for planned actions and monitors them. This year we made a list of questionnaires focused on forced labor and migrant workers labor conditions for production sites of ourselves as well as business partners of certain criteria. The results will be used as a basis for the improvement combined with other measures. About the  cascading to our suppliers, we ask our tier 1 suppliers to ensure that their suppliers understand and respect our policy. We include it in our CSR Procurement Guidelines." [UNSRCOMM, 21 May 2021: https://spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBase/DownLoadFile?gId=36282] "We have appointed procurement officers to oversee local procurement in China, the rest of Asia, Europe, and the Americas. These officers carry out activities such as working group, CSR audits, and CSR procurement seminars, as well as support distribution and collection of the Check Sheet to the suppliers in their respective regions." [UNSRCOMM, 21 May 2021: https://spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBase/DownLoadFile?gId=36282] "We have conducted SA8000 audits for the suppliers pointed out in the report by a third party based on the international standard. As a result, we identified no issues such as forced labor or < child labor. However, when we audited the suppliers, we found that there are some areas that need improvement. With the consent of the suppliers, we requested improvements." [Japanese Companies Links to Forced Labor in Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region and Corporate Responsibility, 08 April 2021: https://hrn.or.jp/eng/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/d2bf42ace8fdfc36f7d41d32715bffd3.pdf]rced_Labour_-_Brand_Responses.pdf] 9"Firstly, we have asked the supplier [unnown] about the fact and they explained the situation. Then we conducted a social compliance review via a third party. Although forced labor was not found, through these processes we had dialogues with them and reminded them the importance of our policy." [UNSRCOMM, 21 May 2021: https://spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBase/DownLoadFile?gId=36282] "For existing suppliers, we have a robust program, the Supplier Sustainability Development Program that focuses on suppliers with a higher sustainability risk (which includes modern slavery and human trafficking risks). The SSDP prioritises suppliers according to a risk matrix combining country risk, commodity risks based on operations characteristics, criticality of the supplier and spend volume. The program consists of three main elements: training, assessment, and monitoring. Training on sustainability priorities is provided for both suppliers and Hitachi Energy Australia s employees, on-site assessments evaluate performance status, and improvement plans are monitored to ensure timely completion. Risks related to modern slavery and human trafficking are specifically addressed in the training programs and assessment protocols." [AUSMSA21: https://modernslaveryregister.gov.au/statements/file/86d1f410-ed46-4cc4-a92d-188e95582ea9/] "In response to your inquiries, we reply as follows:" [UNSRCOMM, 21 May 2021: https://spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBase/DownLoadFile?gId=36282] 'Hongda Communication Co., Ltd. [ gPlQSkOwner 1[5uP[N*YyN gPlQS [institution]. [Source: https://www.qcc.com/firm/5a6a5310ad1fd51a37db2714f0684c6c.html]9Hopson Silicon Industry (Shanshan) Co., Ltd. TvExN/U gPlQSM#230\Owner 1 TvExNN gPlQS. [Source: https://www.qcc.com/firm/efc29e10afde4c995530e013571c8c8a.html]Co-lation. Receives subsidies. [BDR48]; Its CEO is XPCC Zhejiang Chamber of Commerce s honorary president. [CWS: http://www.hoshinesilicon.com/cn/xwzx/info_15.aspx?itemid=963&lcid=8] 000  7g15e euTvExN(/U) gPlQS1\gVN@b mZOreu\peleNCg :N1u \vQReQybkۏS8f TUSNNSh%NckXf N N:NXfcke яg gVN@b mZOreu\peleNCg :N1u [blQSۏL6R yblQS(WuN]NExvǏ z-NX[(W :_돳RR ُ[hQ/f+R g(u_v #T{_4Y{_>\v0 TvExN/fhQtSv]NExuNON _N/fVQ͑uNONvO^FU0vMR blQS gpeCS TXT] S+TIle0~>T\e0Ve0T(KQeI{20YO*Nle vQ-N ~>T\eXT]`Skcя50%0blQSleV~]\OzQ ċ:N leV~T ;mRHQۏƖSO 0 blQS cgq1\0W1\я0ST1u bvSRbXXT] _YvBlL/fS_0WTeO0blQS cgq-NNSNlqQTV 0RRl 0 0RRT Tl 0I{l_T gsQL?elĉĉ[ (Ws^I{?a0OSFUNvW@xKN NNXT]~{RRT T ^zSl_ObvRRsQ|0OlOL]TlCgv v^:NXT]-pNTyOi0ON[L8\e]\O6R XT]gGW]DpeCSCQ0 lQSvTyu;mMWYPhQ kNkg g360CQeMQ9:NXT]cOOO[0MQ9cXT] N Ns0lQS^ g{t:W0kt:W gs^N^ ؏zN;SR[0k0R%f0\[0S\I{͑'Ye lQSO:NXT]S>ey)R >NR^;mR0XT]ZZ'NZ6Z cgqV[l_ĉ[ O~v^vGPg XT]؏ g&^t^GP TyRRCgvGWOl_0RO0  N;e4x N[܀NĖ0gVN@b NCg :NPS T~N[ \blQSReQ [SOnUS _c[NlQSThQSOXT]v)Rv0(Wdk bNh:y:_p$ahaTZWQS[0bN\OlMckSONTXT]vTlCgv ZWQ TgVvetL_eN0R^ ["On July 15, Xinjiang Hoshine Silicon Industry (Shanshan) Co., Ltd. issued a solemn statement on the fact that  a certain country has included it in the list of prohibited import trade on the grounds of so-called "suspected violation of the human rights of ethnic minorities in Xinjiang". The following is the full text of the statement: Recently,  a certain country sanctioned our company on the grounds of so-called "suspicion of violating the human rights of ethnic minorities in Xinjiang", claiming that our company had "forced labour" in the process of producing industrial silicon. Hoshine is both a global industrial silicon manufacturer and a supplier to important domestic manufacturers. At present, our company has thousands of employees, including more than 20 ethnic groups such as Han, Uyghur, Hui, Kazakh, etc. Among them, Uyghur employees account for about 50%. Our company's ethnic unity work is outstanding, and it was rated as "Advanced Group of National Unity and Friendship ". Our company recruits employees according to the principle of  from local, two-w< ay free choice . Many job seekers are local people of all ethnic groups. In accordance with the "Labor Law", "Labor Contract Law" of the People's Republic of China and other laws and relevant administrative regulations, our company signs labor contracts with employees on the basis of equality, voluntariness and consensus, and establishes labor relations protected by law. The legitimate rights and interests of employees are protected in accordance with the law, and various insurances are purchased for employees. The company implements an 8-hour work system, and the average monthly salary of employees is several thousand yuan. The company's various living facilities are complete, and each person has a monthly meal allowance of 360 yuan; we also free accommodation for employees and free shuttles to and from get off work. Our company has basketball courts, badminton courts, supermarkets, and a medical office. On major festivals such as the Spring Festival, Rozi Festival, and Eid al-Adha, the company will provide employees with benefits and hold festivals. In accordance with national laws, employees will be given corresponding holidays for weddings, funerals, and marriages. Employees also have paid annual leave, and all labor rights and interests are protected in accordance with the law. Lies are self-defeating, facts speak louder than words.  A certain country used the so-called "human rights issue" as an excuse to ignore the facts and put our company on the "entity list", which harmed the interests of the company and all employees. Here, we express our strong indignation and firm opposition. We will defend the legitimate rights and interests of enterprises and employees in accordance with the law, and resolutely fight against the unreasonable behavior of that country to the end! "]0OShttp://www.siliconchina.org/2021/0723/27073.html 0 ? Negc?R(g'Y[}Y b/fegꁰeuTvExN/U gPlQSvN TXT] S? Negc?R(g Nt^27\ /fN T[hQ{tXT ;N#s:W`cgv^~~te9e0 002020t^ bǏ^XbՋۏeQlQS TlQS~{NRRT T Ջ(ug3*Ng kg]D4500CQ lckT]Dm0RN5800CQ lQS cĉ[:NbN4~ NiNё lQS[L8\e]\O6R hT+gTGPeck8^Oo`0lQS^ g{t:W0kt:WI{ЏRe kt^O~~>NR Tvog {tk[ ؏O[g>NRLkTk[0wƋz[I{;mR NYOu;m0N[Yi_0 00lQSvu;magN_}Y N:NFzegXT]O^NnwߘX kg ceS>ee ߘXm܃y{|_Y _}YT XT]N_na0bNvOO[agN_N_}Y ?b̑ gzz05uƉ0rzkSu OO[9(uhQMQ01uNu;m:SyS:S܏ lQS؏QYNASQ'Y]f MQ9cXT] N Ns0bTbvYP[(WlQS]\O g6eeQ10000CQ]S0bNpNNf؏pNN?b QYt^^*Ni[P[ s(WveP[Ǐ_ gn gsT _Y gS_UabN0 00VFURN OrFzegNCg :N1u [blQSۏL6R ba0Ryr+R$a` h:yZWQS[bNlQS9h,g NX[(W :_돳RR _Nl gNUOXT]:_ VFUR萄vZPl/f[hQv0Abulati Alimu: Hello everyone, I am an employee from Xinjiang Hesheng Silicon Industry (Shanshan) Co., Ltd. My name is Abulati Alimu. I am 27 years old and a security administrator. I am mainly responsible for on-site safety check. In 2020, I entered the company through a job interview and signed a labor contract with the company. The probation period was 3 months, and the monthly salary was 4,500 yuan. After the regularization, the salary increased to 5,800 yuan. The company implements an 8-hour work system, with normal rest on weekends and holidays. The company has sports facilities such as basketball courts and badminton courts. Every year, the company organizes and holds the "Hopsing Cup" basketball competition, as well as regular singing competitions, knowledge competitions and other activities. The leisure life is rich and colorful. The living conditions of the company are very good. A halal canteen is specially built for Muslim employees. Meal allowances are distributed on time every month. Our accommodation conditions are also very good. The room has air conditioning, TV, an independent bathroom, and the accommodation fee is free. Since the living area is far from the factory, the company has also prepared more than a dozen buses to shuttle employees to and from get off work for free. My wife and I both work in the company with a monthly income of around 10,000 yuan. We bought a car and a house, and we are planning to have a child at the end of the year. Now we are living a wonderful life, and many friends are envious of us. The US Department of Commerce sanctioned our company on the grounds of "violating the human rights of Muslims". I am particularly angry and express my firm opp< osition! There is no "forced labor" in our company, and no employee is forced, and what the U.S. Department of Commerce is doing is completely wrong.] [OS: http://www.chinese-embassy.org.uk/chn/zt/beautifulxinjiangchnnew/202110/t20211008_9594713.htm ]"important solar supply chain actor,Hopson Silicon Industry Co., Ltd. TvExNN gPlQS 603260.SHOwner 1[lTvƖV gPlQS (50.89%) 0institution0. Owner 2Wq (12.89%). Owner 3Wp h (11.67%). Owner 4 [T[milQS (9.03%) 0institution0. Owner 5WzV (0.98%) . [Source: https://www.qcc.com/firm/94b293000e164198237b797ada0ce597.html]Its CEO is XPCC Zhejiang Chamber of Commerce s honorary president. [CWS: http://www.hoshinesilicon.com/cn/xwzx/info_15.aspx?itemid=963&lcid=8] 0яg VN@b mZOreu\peleNCg :N1u [blQSۏL6R yblQS(WuN]NExvǏ z-NX[(W :_돳RR ُ[hQ/f+R g(u_v #T{_4Y{_>\v0TvExN/fhQtSv]NExuNON _N/fVQ͑uNONvO^FU0vMR blQS gpeCS TXT] S+TIle0~>T\e0Ve0T(KQeI{20YO*Nle vQ-N ~>T\eXT]`Skcя50%0blQSleV~]\OzQ ċ:N leV~T ;mRHQۏƖSO 0blQS cgq1\0W1\я0ST1u bvSRbXXT] _YvBlL/fS_0WTeO0blQS cgq-NNSNlqQTV 0RRl 0 0RRT Tl 0I{l_T gsQL?elĉĉ[ (Ws^I{?a0OSFUNvW@xKN NNXT]~{RRT T ^zSl_ObvRRsQ|0OlOL]TlCgv v^:NXT]-pNTyOi0ON[L8\e]\O6R XT]gGW]DpeCSCQ0lQSvTyu;mMWYPhQ kNkg g360CQeMQ9:NXT]cOOO[0MQ9cXT] N Ns0lQS^ g{t:W0kt:W gs^N^ ؏zN;SR[0k0R%f0\[0S\I{͑'Ye lQSO:NXT]S>ey)R >NR^;mR0XT]ZZ'NZ6Z cgqV[l_ĉ[ O~v^vGPg XT]؏ g&^t^GP TyRRCgvGWOl_0RO0 N;e4x N[܀NĖ0VN@b NCg :NPS T~N[ \blQSReQ [SOnUS _c[NlQSThQSOXT]v)Rv0(Wdk bNh:y:_p$ahaTZWQS[0bN\OlMckSONTXT]vTlCgv ZWQ TVvetL_eN0R^ [Recently, The US sanctioned our company on the grounds of so-called "suspicion of violating the human rights of ethnic minorities in Xinjiang", claiming that our company had "forced labour" in the process of producing industrial silicon. This is totally a lie. Hoshine is both a global industrial silicon manufacturer and a supplier to important domestic manufacturers. At present, our company has thousands of employees, including more than 20 ethnic groups such as Han, Uyghur, Hui, Kazakh, etc. Among them, Uyghur employees account for about 50%. Our company's ethnic unity work is outstanding, and it was rated as "Advanced Group of National Unity and Friendship ". Our company recruits employees according to the principle of  from local, two-way free choice . Many job seekers are local people of all ethnic groups. In accordance with the "Labor Law", "Labor Contract Law" of the People's Republic of China and other laws and relevant administrative regulations, our company signs labor contracts with employees on the basis of equality, voluntariness and consensus, and establishes labor relations protected by law. The legitimate rights and interests of employees are protected in accordance with the law, and various insurances are purchased for employees. The company implements an 8-hour work system, and the average monthly salary of employees is several thousand yuan. The company's various living facilities are complete, and each person has a monthly meal allowance of 360 yuan; we also free accommodation for employees and free shuttles to and from get off work. Our company has basketball courts, badminton courts, supermarkets, and a medical office. On major festivals such as the Spring Festival, Rozi Festival, and Eid al-Adha, the company will provide employees with benefits and hold festivals. In accordance with national laws, employees will be given corresponding holidays for weddings, funerals, and marriages. Employees also have paid annual leave, and all labor rights and interests are protected in accordance with the law. Lies are self-defeating, facts speak louder than words. The US used the so-called "human rights issue" as an excuse to ignore the facts and put our company on the "entity list", which harmed the interests of the company and all employees. Here, we express our strong indignation and firm opposition. We will defend the legitimate rights and interests of enterprises and employees in accordance with the law, and resolutely fight against the unreasonable behavior of that country to the end! "] [OS: http://news.ts.cn/system/2021/07/15/036661281.shtml] HP Inc.HPQSOwner 1 The Vanguard Group, Inc. (10.63%) [institution]. Owner 2 Dodge & Cox Inc (10.31%) [institution]. Owner 3 Blackrock Inc. (9.82%) [institution]. Owner 4 State Street Corporation (5.34%) [institution]. Owner 5 Primecap Management Company (2.42%) [institution]. [Source: www.uk.finance.yahoo.com/quote/HPQ/holders?p=HPQ&.tsrc=fin-srch]$"Embedded in our commitment is a risk-based approach to conduct due diligence to identify, prevent, mitigate, and document potential and actual severe adverse human rights impacts. This requires risk sensing, risk assessment, engagement with a range of different entities, and auditing using<  relevant industry standards. We also assess performance and complete corrective action where required and integrate what we learn into our capability-building and prevention programs.' [UNSRCOMM, 14 May 2021: https://spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBase/DownLoadFile?gId=36239] "Through research, on-site due diligence, and engagement with supplier facilities and industry groups, HPE has identified the following salient risks in its supply chain: the risk of forced student labor in China, and the risk of forced labor specific to foreign migrant workers in Taiwan, Malaysia, and Singapore. As outlined in HPE s Supply Chain Responsibility: Our Approach, HPE takes a systematic approach to sensing, understanding, and addressing risk" [AUSMSA20: https://modernslaveryregister.gov.au/statements/file/6fe08b6c-5952-4c8b-aba5-536a2e81c8fd/] "HPE sought to increase engagement and transparency with our key suppliers by initiating annual social responsibility meetings. In 2020, these meetings focused on key opportunities, challenges, and needs of suppliers, while discussing two of HPE s SER program priorities: forced labor and worker voice... Through Elevate, a leading supply chain consultant, HPE and HP Inc. provided two virtual supplier trainings in China on managing forced and bonded labor risks, and ensuring worker voice. HPE invited all suppliers across China. Approximately 150 HPE supplier participants attended." [AUSMSA20: https://modernslaveryregister.gov.au/statements/file/6fe08b6c-5952-4c8b-aba5-536a2e81c8fd/] "Thank you for your letter dated March 12, 2021. We appreciate the opportunity to describe how HP respects human rights." [UNSRCOMM, 14 May 2021: https://spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBase/DownLoadFile?gId=36239] ? "Through research, on-site due diligence, and engagement with supplier facilities and industry groups, HPE has identified the following salient risks in its supply chain: the risk of forced student labor in China, and the risk of forced labor specific to foreign migrant workers in Taiwan, Malaysia, and Singapore. As outlined in HPE s Supply Chain Responsibility: Our Approach, HPE takes a systematic approach to sensing, understanding, and addressing risk. We engage with a broad range of stakeholders to research and better understand issues of concern regarding social and environmental responsibility in our supply chain, including geographic risks, labor trends, and environmental risks. These stakeholders include workers (through interviews, surveys, capability building programs, and our ethics concerns reporting system), industry groups, suppliers, governments, socially responsible investors, non- governmental organizations (NGOs), and human rights groups, such as the Leadership Group on Responsible Recruitment (LGRR), the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA), the Business Roundtable on AI and Human Rights, the World Economic Forum, Business Against Slavery Forum, the Responsible Minerals Initiative, and the Responsible Labor Initiative. Stakeholder engagement is a critical step toward a coordinated and effective response to important social and environmental challenges." [AUSMSA20: https://modernslaveryregister.gov.au/statements/file/6fe08b6c-5952-4c8b-aba5-536a2e81c8fd/] "Stakeholder engagement: Hewlett Packard Enterprise engages with a broad range of stakeholders, including workers at HPE supplier facilities (through worker interviews and capability building programs), industry bodies, governments, and NGOs. This engagement allows us to research and better understand practices that can lead to modern slavery in the supply chain. For example, HPE is a member of several leading industry groups in the fight against modern slavery, including the RBA, the Responsible Labor Initiative (RLI), the Global Business Initiative (GBI), the UN Global Compact, and the LGRR. These relationships collectively help HPE to leverage shared resources, collaborate on new tools, share best practices, engage with external stakeholders, and advocate for higher cross-industry standards." [CWS: https://www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/getpdf.aspx/c04945685.pdf]%Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd NS:Nb/g gPlQSjOwner 1 NS:NbDc gPlQS [institution]. [Source: https://www.q< cc.com/firm/6b242b475738f45a4dd180564d029aa9.html]&Ackonwledges (But denies surveillance)#Huawei executives have mostly deflected questions about how its products are used in Xinjiang, saying it did not supply the region directly.  That is not actually one of our projects, Huawei s global cybersecurity chief, John Suffolk, said, when asked by a British parliamentary committee in 2019 about Xinjiang surveillance systems using Huawei equipment.  It is done via a third party.  We sell technology all around the world, but we don t operate it. We don t know how our customers choose to operate it, Alykhan Velshi, Huawei Canada s vice president of corporate affairs, said last year, when asked by Canadian Broadcasting Corp. Radio about its surveillance technology sales in Xinjiang.He added:  Certainly what s happening in Xinjiang causes me a great deal of concern, as it should cause everyone who is concerned about human rights abroad, but Huawei selling to customers who may sell to customers who may do something? That, to me, is a different issue entirely. [OS: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2021/12/14/huawei-surveillance-china/ ]}Hubei Yihua Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. VnS[SS]N gPlQS and its subsidiary Xinjiang Yihua Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. eu[SS] gPlQS 000422.SZOwner 1 Yichang State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission (SASAC) (17.5%) [institution]. Owner 2 Hubei Hengxin Yingjia Investment Partnership LP (5.14%) [institution]. Owner 3 Wen Bin Wu (5.13%) [individual]. Owner 4 De Ming Dai (5.13%) [individual]. Owner 5 Caitong Fund Management Co., Ltd. (2.96%) [institution]. [Source: https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/HUBEI-YIHUA-CHEMICAL-INDU-6496842/company/]In a 2021 article posted to social media, Xinjiang Yihua was held up as an example of a company that has participated in a programme in Zhundong Economic and Technological Development Zone that had transferred 8 "batches of 175 Uyghur people each from one neighbouring county [BoRR21]. Important PVC supply chain actor Hugo Boss AGBOSS.DEWOwner 1 Zignago Holding SpA (9.03%) [institution]. Owner 2 - PFC Srl (Vicenza) (5.77%) [institution]. Owner 3 Henderson Global Investors Ltd. (4.75%) [institution]. Owner 4 Frasers Group plc (4.46%) [institution]. Owner 5 AllianceBernstein Ltd. (3.11%) [institution]. [Source: www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/HUGO-BOSS-AG-10800354/company/]{"In light of the allegations of human rights violations in Xinjiang made in public reports" [CWS: https://group.hugoboss.com/fileadmin/media/pdf/sustainability/company_commitments_EN/HUGO_BOSS_Statement_on_Xinjiang.pdf] "It goes without saying that we have taken the public reports and the associated allegations regarding human rights violations in the Xinjiang region very seriously and initiated measures accordingly." [Source: LCD12] "Referring to the current allegations of human rights violations in Xinjiang made in public reports" [UNSRCOMM, 05 May 2021: https://spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBase/DownLoadFile?gId=36183] Z"we scrutinize all direct suppliers worldwide and demand proof that the materials used to manufacture our goods are produced according to these values and standards. This also includes identifying sub-suppliers and the production facilities they use for our goods." [CWS: https://group.hugoboss.com/fileadmin/media/pdf/sustainability/company_commitments_EN/HUGO_BOSS_Statement_on_Xinjiang.pdf] "Effective starting October 2021, our new collections have been verified in line with our global standards once again" [CWS: https://group.hugoboss.com/fileadmin/media/pdf/sustainability/company_commitments_EN/HUGO_BOSS_Statement_on_Xinjiang.pdf] "we have also requested our direct suppliers to inform us and confirm that the production of our goods in our supply chain is carried out in accordance with our values and standards and, in particular, that human rights and fair working conditions are observed along the supply chain. In addition, we have added the request for this confirmation to our already very comprehensive onboarding process for all new suppliers." [Source: LCD12] "we are aware that our international sourcing activities could be associated with negative impacts on human rights, human rights- related risks along the entire supply chain are an elementary component of the company's management of risk. Therefore, we have a defined Due Diligence process in place." [UNSRCOMM, 05 May 2021: https://spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBase/DownLoadFile?gId=36183] "To monitor compliance with our standards in general, we have a dedicated Social Compliance Program in place. It was fully accredited by the Fair Labor Association (FLA) for the first time in 2018 and is regularly assessed. The HUGO BOSS Social Compliance Program currently covers finished good suppliers as well as fabric and trimming suppliers." [UNSRCOMM, 05 Ma< y 2021: https://spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBase/DownLoadFile?gId=36183] 'In the case of finished goods suppliers, audits or self- assessments are carried out before active business relations are established, while fabric and trimmings suppliers must carry out a relevant self-assessment. The social compliance audits are repeated regularly over the course of the business relationship  partially announced, some unannounced. Each audit is followed by an extensive report. If HUGO BOSS detects any lack of cooperation and repeated violations in follow-up audits, the company will terminate the relationship with a supplier as a last resort." [UNSRCOMM, 05 May 2021: https://spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBase/DownLoadFile?gId=36183] "So far, HUGO BOSS has not procured any goods originating in the Xinjiang region from direct suppliers. Furthermore, to be able to verify that the materials used to manufacture our goods are produced according to our above outlined values and standards, we scrutinize all direct suppliers worldwide and demand proof. This also includes identifying sub-suppliers and the production facilities they use for our goods. Where relevant, we require our suppliers to immediately transfer the sourcing of materials for our products to other sources. With regards to the previously mentioned allegations, we want to ensure that our products only contain cotton or other materials if they are in compliance with our values and standards. Therefore, effective starting October 2021, our new collections have been verified in line with our global standards once again." [UNSRCOMM, 05 May 2021: https://spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBase/DownLoadFile?gId=36183] "Our position on respect for human rights applies worldwide, without exception. It goes without saying that we take the allegations of human rights violations very seriously and have initiated measures accordingly. HUGO BOSS has not procured any goods from direct suppliers originating in the Xinjiang region. Already in 2020, we requested our direct suppliers to inform us and confirm that the production of our goods is carried out in accordance with our values and standards and, in particular, that human rights and fair working conditions must be observed along our supply chains. [...] Of course, we are also reviewing the critical points of the report in depth, which were not shared with us in advance by the TV station." [CWS: https://pas-eu-groupsitetypo3.azurewebsites.net/en/responsibility/news-and-downloads/latest-topics/message/statement-on-current-inquiries-on-the-xinjiang-region]"Response to the Joint Communication from Special Procedures, Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights" [UNSRCOMM, 05 May 2021: https://spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBase/DownLoadFile?gId=36183] "HUGO BOSS maintains an ongoing dialog with key stakeholders. This enables us to understand expectations, identify require- ments and discuss any challenges. For our organization, working together to create new strategies in the most diverse areas of sustainability represents both an obliga- tion and an opportunity. This is why we partner with relevant initiatives such as the Fair Labor Association (FLA) and the Partnership for Sustainable Textiles." [CWS: https://group.hugoboss.com/fileadmin/media/pdf/sustainability/company_commitments_EN/HUGO_BOSS_Statement_on_Xinjiang.pdf] "HUGO BOSS joined the FLA in 2014 to promote and protect employee rights and to advance improvements to working conditions. In addition, we are for instance in close exchange with the Partnership for Sustainable Textiles." [UNSRCOMM, 05 May 2021: https://spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBase/DownLoadFile?gId=36183] March 25 2021: Promotes use of Xinjiang cotton (https://www.forcedlabourfashion.org/forcedlabourfashion-cowards). [Social media post: https://news.sina.com.cn/c/2021-03-25/doc-ikknscsk1454383.shtml] March 28 2021: Claims that previous social media post was "unauthorized" (https://www.forcedlabourfashion.org/forcedlabourfashion-cowards}. [Bloomberg: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-03-28/hugo-boss-under-fire-from-chinese-stars-over-xinjiang-pledge] /Huizhou Mingkai Industrial Co., Ltd. `]Q[N gPlQSM#001aOwner 1 V_dW. Owner 2 ĞtQNS. [Source:https://www.qcc.com/firm/45bb84efbbcd1ebc9573888f72700010.html]iFLYTEK Co., Ltd. y'YޘN gPlQSM#016 002230.SZ Owner 1 -NVyRO gPlQS (11.21%) [institution]. Owner 2 R^\ (7.31%). Owner 3 /n-N.Y~{ gPlQS (5.21%) [institution]. Owner 4 -Ny'YDN~% gP#NlQS (3.63%) [institution]. Owner 5 [_wyb gPlQS (2.49%) [institution]. [Source: https://www.qcc.com/firm/a34efdb4b5b7fe1b698316b260dae7ca.html]"10g8e y'YޘS^Xfy y'Yޘb ghQtHQvN]zf8h_b/g ُN8h_b/ghQegꁎNy'Yޘv;NxS b g;NwƋNCg0V?e^\y'YޘReQ[SOnUSv^ NO[vQe8^~%Nu͑'Yq_T0y'Yޘh:y bN[Ndk`Q] gHh \~~:N[7bcOO(vNTT gR0bN\Te gsQ?e^yg3uɋ0 y'Yޘh:y vQyg!P[3IQeP^vONNyOnf`W0\~~yc (uN]zf^}YNLu vt_ cRN]zfb/gv^(u=0W0bN gO_lQSv~%\~~Oc< eP^b0a">yOTLuSeZSO[y'YޘvsQ_0 [On October 8, iFLYTEK issued a statement saying that it has the world s leading artificial intelligence core technologies, all of which come from iFLYTEK s independent research and development. IFlYTEK owns property rights over these technologies. The U.S. government's decision of including iFLYTEK in the Entity List will not have a significant impact on the company s day-to-day operations. iFLYTEK said: "We have a plan for this situation and will continue to provide customers with high-quality products and services. We will actively appeal to the relevant U.S. government departments." iFLYTEK also said: "We actively advocate bright and healthy corporate values, comply with applicable laws and regulations, and our products and technologies are being widely used in education, medical care and other social inclusive fields. We will continue to uphold the concept of "building a better world with artificial intelligence" and promote the application of artificial intelligence technology. We are confident that the company will continue to develop healthily. Thank you from all walks of life and the news media for your concern about iFLYTEK. ] [OS: https://www.sohu.com/a/345569530_115831] IKEA Limiteda"allegations and reports of human rights violations have been raised in connection to the Xinjiang region" [AUSMSA20: https://modernslaveryregister.gov.au/statements/file/58325a1a-6df6-4276-a359-12fcadeb3b67/] "We take these allegations very seriously." [IKEA Response re. Forced labour in factories in Xinjiang, China, https://media.business-humanrights.org/media/documents/files/documents/IKEA_response.pdf] "Recently, allegations and reports of human rights violations have been raised in connection to the Xinjiang region, in China." [CWS: https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/files/pdf/e1/8c/e18c8a4a/modern-slavery-statement-2021.pdf] "We have been deeply concerned by reports of human rights violations and accounts of forced labour in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region" [UKBEIS, 03 November 2020: https://committees.parliament.uk/writtenevidence/13175/pdf/] "When allegations about unfair treatment in the Xinjiang region surfaced, we conducted audits at the one sub-supplier we had in Xinjiang at the time" [UKBEIS, 03 November 2020: https://committees.parliament.uk/writtenevidence/13175/pdf/] "IKEA continues to source cotton from other regions in China (outside of Xinjiang). In those regions, Inter IKEA Group has cotton experts and auditors securing traceability and following up on their standards, including human rights, related to global cotton sourcing." [AUSMSA20: https://modernslaveryregister.gov.au/statements/file/58325a1a-6df6-4276-a359-12fcadeb3b67/] "IKEA has created traceability specifications for suppliers and supply chains to ensure that IKEA suppliers only receive cotton that is grown sustainably under approved schemes, such as BCI. This cotton is marked and separated from cotton intended for other producers in every step of the production process, supported by production documentation and verified through periodic audits." [UKBEIS, 03 November 2020: https://committees.parliament.uk/writtenevidence/13175/pdf/] "Our IWAY verification process relies on both internal and external auditors to verify compliance, as well as IWAY development teams to ensure continuous improvement." [UKBEIS, 03 November 2020: https://committees.parliament.uk/writtenevidence/13175/pdf/] "Besides implementing transparent and reliable routines to ensure, verify and report IWAY, announced and unannounced audits are performed both by IKEA IWAY auditors and third-party organisations."[UKBEIS, 03 November 2020: https://committees.parliament.uk/writtenevidence/13175/pdf/] "IWAY has been updated on a regular basis to take into account environmental and social developments and emerging issues in the global value chains ensuring it remains a relevant and effective tool to combat all risks to human rights in IKEA s supply chain... During FY20, we finalised the revision of IWAY to align with the commitments and ambitions defined in our sustainability strategy. The new IWAY  IWAY 6.0  defines the expectations on suppliers when it comes to caring for people, the planet and animals." [CWS: https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/files/pdf/e1/8c/e18c8a4a/modern-slavery-statement-2021.pdf] "Additionally, we would like to further underline that we at IKEA have a comprehensive due diligence system for cotton, in which we utilize chain of custody traceability and make sure it is segrega< ted throughout the entire supply chain." [Source: LDC10, 16 November 2021] 'The Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) is one of our approved schemes for CMSS. BCI takes a holistic approach to sustainable cotton production, covering all three pillars of sustainability: environmental, social and economic. Historically we have used BCI licensed cotton from Xinjiang. However, on 11 March 2020, BCI took the decision to suspend its assurance for the 2020/2021 cotton harvest. We stood behind the BCI decision immediately. Because it s not possible to complete verification activities and since there is no BCI certified cotton in the region, we have taken the decision to leave and source from other regions and markets that are compliant with both our licensing partners and our internal demands. In order to secure that we know where our cotton comes from, we rely on our traceability standards. IKEA has created traceability specifications for suppliers and supply chains to ensure that IKEA suppliers only receive cotton that is grown sustainably under approved schemes, such as BCI. This cotton is marked and separated from cotton intended for other producers in every step of the production process, supported by production documentation and verified through periodic audits." [UKFAC, 01 March 2021: https://committees.parliament.uk/publications/4924/documents/49265/default/] "The IKEA brand welcomes this opportunity from the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee to share our commitment and approach to protecting the rights of all people in the IKEA value chain." [UKBEIS, 03 November 2020: https://committees.parliament.uk/writtenevidence/13175/pdf/] Written responses provided by IKEA Supply, AG in response to request from the UK Parliament Foreign Affairs Committee with respect to forced labour [UKFAC, 01 March 2021: https://committees.parliament.uk/publications/4924/documents/49265/default/] "We continue to work with partnerships and relationships with NGOs and other organisations or institutions  such as the International Organization for Migration (IOM), the Institute for Human Rights and Business (IHRB), Save the Children and UNICEF - all who can, with their expertise and vast knowledge of the subject matter, support us in identifying areas where we might be vulnerable for unethical treatment of people working directly or indirectly with our business." [UKBEIS, 03 November 2020: https://committees.parliament.uk/writtenevidence/13175/pdf/ ; see also UKFAC, 01 March 2021: https://committees.parliament.uk/publications/4924/documents/49265/default/] ^"since the harvest from the cotton season 2020-21 will not be approved by BCI, IKEA has taken the decision to stop sourcing cotton from Xinjiang, China." [IKEA of Sweden General Statement: http://preview.thenewsmarket.com/Previews/IKEA/DocumentAssets/566626.pdf] See similar statement in AUKMSA20, p. 11] "In March 2020, Better Cotton Initiative decided to suspend their assurance activities in the region from the upcoming cotton season, which in turn also lead IKEA to stop sourcing cotton from the Xinjiang region." [CWS: https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/files/pdf/e1/8c/e18c8a4a/modern-slavery-statement-2021.pdf] "Since the harvest from the cotton season 2020-21 will not be approved by BCI, IKEA has taken the decision to discontinue sourcing cotton from Xinjiang, China" [UKBEIS, 03 November 2020: https://committees.parliament.uk/writtenevidence/13175/pdf/] /Industria de Diseo Textil, S.A. (inc. Zara SA)IDEXFhOwner 1 Amancio Ortega (59.30%) [individual]. Owner 2 Mera Ortega (5.05%) [individual]. Owner 3 Capital Research & Management Co. (World Investors) (1.35%) [institution]. Owner 4 Baillie Gifford & Co. (1.23%) [institution]. Owner 5 Norges Bank Investment Management (1.01%) [institution]. [Source: www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/INDITEX-16943135/company/]"We take reports of improper social and labour practices in any part of the garment and textile supply chain extremely seriously." [UKBEIS, 03 November 2020: https://committees.parliament.uk/writtenevidence/13179/pdf/] z""In order to secure the sustainability of Inditex s supply chain, we conduct comprehensive due diligence and remediation and continuously update these processes to set best practice in all of our sourcing markets...We continue to conduct thorough due diligence across our supply chain in China through our internal teams and expert external partners to ensure the absence of forced labour and compliance with our Code of Conduct and international labour standards. " [Inditex response, 11 March 2020: https://media.business-humanrights.org/media/documents/files/documents/Inditex_response_0.pdf] "Inditex has conducted thorough due diligence on this issue which has not found any evidence of direct or indirect commercial relations with any factory in XUAR or with the factories that the ASPI March 2020 report alleged to be in Zara s supply chain." [UKBEIS, 03 November 2020: https://committees.parliament.uk/writtenevidence/13179/pdf/] "We regularly conduct detailed and robust due diligence and monitoring of all of our suppliers<  to ensure that none are directly or indirectly engaged in labour rights abuses." [UKBEIS, 03 November 2020: https://committees.parliament.uk/writtenevidence/13179/pdf/] "The steps that we are taking in order to have visibility of our supply chain are based on three main pillars: raising awareness among suppliers, supplier traceability management, and traceability audits." [UKBEIS, 03 November 2020: https://committees.parliament.uk/writtenevidence/13179/pdf/] "Inditex performs preliminary and ongoing human rights due diligence processes in order to identify, prevent, mitigate and account for human rights impacts in any part of our value chain." [UKBEIS, 03 November 2020: https://committees.parliament.uk/writtenevidence/13179/pdf/] "It is important to note that we conduct due diligence both in the markets in our current supply chain, as well as in any new sourcing market that we are considering." [UKBEIS, 03 November 2020: https://committees.parliament.uk/writtenevidence/13179/pdf/] "We continue to conduct thorough due diligence across our supply chain in China through our internal teams and expert external partners to ensure the absence of forced labour and compliance with our Code of Conduct and international labour standards." [Inditex response, 11 March 2020: https://media.business-humanrights.org/media/documents/files/documents/Inditex_response_0.pdf] "within the context, we want to stress that Inditex has conducted robust due diligence throughout our entire supply chain and has not found any evidence of direct or indirect commercial relations with any factory in the region referred in your letter. Regarding our supply chain monitoring over the past year, Inditex has strengthened its processes both in the social and traceability field in line with the UN Guiding Principles, reaching the farthest tiers of our supply chain." [UNSRCOMM, 07 May 2021: https://spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBase/DownLoadFile?gId=36195] "Due diligence: Human rights due diligence at Inditex entails identifying and prioritizing potential impacts on human rights throughout the value chain, to subsequently integrate the findings into the Group's various management processes. We have partnered with respected human rights organizations to conduct our supply chain human rights risk assessment. Inditex's due diligence process is based on the guidelines and recommendations included in the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. This process includes the following steps: " Identification of potential negative impacts of our operations or relations: We identify the potential impacts of our operations or relations by analysing all links of the value chain. Several sources of information are used to inform this process such as, but not limited to: internal analysis lead by the company department in charge of the management of the value chain specific area, international and national legislation, international best practices in relation to human rights, information from reliable sources about potential and actual human rights impacts within different contexts, information about the supply chain gathered through all the types of assessments regularly performed (namely, traceability, social, pre-assessment and special audits), the experience and learnings gathered in the field by Inditex's local sustainability teams, or the inputs collected through the interactions and communication with all the stakeholders that we regularly cooperate with (for instance, IndustriALL Global Union or the International Labour Organization). Stakeholder engagement is key in this process to understand the perspective of potentially affected stakeholders or their legitimate representatives to improve the quality of the company's analysis of actual and potential human rights.All the information gathered through these inputs is consolidated on a preliminary potentialhuman rights impacts map." [UNSRCOMM, 07 May 2021: https://spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBase/DownLoadFile?gId=36195] "Supply chain management: In addition to our Human Rights strategy, all of our s< uppliers and manufacturers must comply with our stringent Code of Conduct for Suppliers and Manufacturers to form part of our supply chain which explicitly outlaws all forms of forced or involuntary labour. We have in place robust monitoring and evaluation tools and systems in order to assure that none of our suppliers are directly or indirectly enga8" d in labour rights abuses. We believe that working with suppliers to improve delivers the best outcome for workers, but we will also take action should suppliers not make changes when necessary. We also go further than monitoring and evaluation, and work on the basis of continuous improvement.As part of this process, we are committed to working with expert stakeholders at both local and international levels to uphold and safeguard labour standards throughout out supply chain.Our traceability and compliance approach which feeds our due diligence process is applied throughout the entire supply chain, including all tiers and processes, and therefore provide relevant insights on the supply chain reality, its main challenges and areas requiring improvement. We do this through three main actions: traceability strategy, compliance assessment and remediation and continuous improvement." [UNSRCOMM, 07 May 2021: https://spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBase/DownLoadFile?gId=36195] " Traceability strategy: This consists of the steps we are taking to have visibility of our supply chain and it is based on three main pillars: raising awareness among suppliers, supplier traceability management, and traceability audits. " Raising awareness among suppliers: All suppliers are required to embrace the Group's sustainability policy as a pre-requisite to be able to produce the items that Inditex places on the market. Criteria used are stringent to ensure a sustainable supply chain which protects and upholds human and labour rights, as well as environmental standards. Suppliers are provided with training, awareness-raising and support, to jointly have a positive impact on the entire supply chain and use leverage within the industry to uphold these stringent standards. " Supplier traceability management: Suppliers must register in our traceability management system every factory that they intend to use for each stage of production. These units must each undergo the Inditex screening process to be approved and authorised for every order. This requires suppliers to identify the factories which will be involved in production, detailing processes used and facilities from raw material processes to finished product. " Traceability audits: The traceability team monitors the assignment of manufacturers by the suppliers in each order placed. Based on this analysis, traceability audits are triggered, the methodology of which is continuously strengthened. The main aim is to verify in situ that the Group's production is undertaken in the factories and units declared by the supplier and authorised by Inditex. The traceability audit methodology features two-steps: o The first step comprises an unannounced visit to the factory's facilities to verify theproduction processes it can carry out, ongoing production and completed production. o In the second step, the result of the visit is compared with the information recorded by the suppliers in the platform (traceability management system), to demonstrate that both the processes and the units completed by the factory align with what was declared and approved. Repeated traceability noncompliance can lead to terminating the relationship with the supplier. [UNSRCOMM, 07 May 2021: https://spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBase/DownLoadFile?gId=36195] "^"Inditex works on the basis of continuous improvement, and remediation is a key tool in the sustainable management of the supply chain and the protection of workers through respect and promotion of human and labour rights." [UKBEIS, 03 November 2020: https://committees.parliament.uk/writtenevidence/13179/pdf/] "In order to secure the sustainability of Inditex s supply chain, we conduct comprehensive due diligence and remediat< ion and continuously update these processes to set best practice in all of our sourcing markets..." [Inditex response, 11 March 2020: https://media.business-humanrights.org/media/documents/files/documents/Inditex_response_0.pdf]  Remediation and continuous improvement: Inditex works on the basis of continuous improvement meaning that remediation is an integral tool in the sustainable management of the supply chain and the protection of workers through respect and promotion of human and labour rights. Should any breach of the Code be identified at a supplier or facility in Inditex's supply chain through an audit, a Corrective Action Plan is launched with different time frames attached depending on the severity of the breach. In addition to Inditex teams, other stakeholders such as NGOs, trade unions or other civil society organisations can be involved in the setting and implementation of these plans. We believe that working with factories to improve delivers the best outcome for workers. However, should a supplier or facility not be willing to make necessary improvements we take action. [UNSRCOMM, 07 May 2021: https://spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBase/DownLoadFile?gId=36195]"Thank you for getting in touch with us regarding the Committee s inquiry... We would like to support your inquiry by detailing in this letter the way in which we are working to do this." [UKBEIS, 03 November 2020: https://committees.parliament.uk/writtenevidence/13179/pdf/] "Business & Human Rights Resource Centre invited Inditex to respond to the following items... Inditex sent the following response:" [Inditex response, 11 March 2020: https://media.business-humanrights.org/media/documents/files/documents/Inditex_response_0.pdf] "Thank you also for the context provided according to the information that you have received and for allowing us the opportunity to provide feedback since we take any reports of improper social and labour practices in any part of the garment and textile supply chain extremely seriously." [UNSRCOMM, 07 May 2021: https://spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBase/DownLoadFile?gId=36195]"as established in the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, we go further by collaborating with expert stakeholders to develop solutions to maintain a sustainable supply chain. Since 2017, we have been working on a Public Private Partnership with the International Labour Organization to enhance human and labour rights covering the fundamental rights and principles at work  including the prevention of Forced Labour. China is among the four countries involved in this collaboration, with the project running in different provinces such as Hebei, Shandong, Hubei and Anhui, where different stakeholders (such as employers and workers organisations) have been involved. This is an industry-wide issue and we continue to engage on this issue with relevant stakeholders, predominantly other fashion retailers and industry associations, to further understand the issues highlighted in the report to create leverage and develop the best solutions for workers." [Inditex response, 11 March 2020: https://media.business-humanrights.org/media/documents/files/documents/Inditex_response_0.pdf] "We also continuously strengthen our engagement with stakeholders at every level of the supply chain to prevent any kind of forced labour. These stakeholders include the Ethical Trading Initiative, the International Labour Organization or IndustriALL Global Union, among other international and local organisations." [Inditex response, 11 March 2020: https://media.business-humanrights.org/media/documents/files/documents/Inditex_response_0.pdf] "Engagement with numerous stakeholders, industry organisations, NGOs and other brands are central to this Strategy and are key to upholding and safeguarding labour standards throughout our supply chain." [Inditex response, 11 March 2020: https://media.business-humanrights.org/media/documents/files/documents/Inditex_response_0.pdf]  The Group takes a holistic approach regarding the protection of the rights of the workers involv< ed in such production, joining forces with several actors, including local and international organizations, and communities themselves. By way of an example, in order to foster sustainability across the cotton supply chain, Inditex collaborates with other experts in the sector, such as the International Labour Organization (ILO), Textile Exchange or Organic Cotton Accelerator. Of note, beginning in 2017 Inditex funded a public private partnership (PPP) with the ILO to promote the wellbeing of the workers involved in the production of raw materials, in particular of cotton. The PPP seeks to promote the fundamental labour principles and rights in cotton-producing communities and contribute to the sustainability of the cotton supply chain. So far Inditex has collaborated with the ILO in cotton producing regions in China, India, Pakistan and Mali. [UNSRCOMM, 07 May 2021: https://spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBase/DownLoadFile?gId=36195]  We also continuously strengthen our engagement with stakeholders at every level of the supply chain to prevent any kind of forced labour. These stakeholders include the Ethical Trading Initiative, the International Labour Organization or IndustriALL Global Union, among other international and local organizations. [UNSRCOMM, 07 May 2021: https://spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBase/DownLoadFile?gId=36195] "One of our most valuable tools to perform this Human Rights due diligence is our supplier clusters, which promote best practice in sustainability within a core geographic region, and which cover 96% of our supply chain. These teams cooperate with local stakeholders such as unions, NGOs, worker associations, governments, and civilian associations to foster engagement with our suppliers and manufacturers." [UKBEIS, 03 November 2020: https://committees.parliament.uk/writtenevidence/13179/pdf/] "we go further by collaborating with expert stakeholders to develop solutions to maintain a sustainable supply chain." [Inditex response, 11 March 2020: https://media.business-humanrights.org/media/documents/files/documents/Inditex_response_0.pdf]}March 25 2021: Reportedly withdraws forced labour statement [https://www.forcedlabourfashion.org/forcedlabourfashion-cowards]Ingomar Packing Company*Jack & Jones AB (subsidiary of Bestseller)DK"Research, international organisations and governments have highlighted widespread human rights violations in XUAR, committed against Uyghurs and other ethnic minorities" [CWS: https://about.bestseller.com/media/3310/sourcing-regions-of-particular-human-rights-focus.pdf] "In 2019, we have identified the North West region of China to be a high-risk area for forced labour due to the focus on the Xinjiang re-education camps in China that are operated by the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Regional government and how it is linked to the cotton produced in Xinjiang in the textile supply chain." [UKMSA1819: https://media.business-humanrights.org/media/documents/Bestseller%20A/S_snapshot_2021-01-11_164636.9497780000.pdf] "we are aware of the alleged human rights violations in Xinjiang put forward by international organisations and in the JC" [UNSRCOMM, 06 May 2021: https://spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBase/DownLoadFile?gId=36252]  "BESTSELLER has been looking deeply into this topic and into our supply chain. Together with BCI, BESTSELLER is further working to monitor and address any risks arise that violate any aspect of human rights. Protecting the human rights of those who are working to produce our garments, product traceability and having a robust due diligence process are all extremely important for BESTSELLER" [CWS: https://about.bestseller.com/media/3310/sourcing-regions-of-particular-human-rights-focus.pdf] "BESTSELLER will continue its due diligence into the recruiting practices of suppliers, to make sure that Uyghurs or other ethnic minorities are not subjected to forced labour through labour transfer programs or recruit- ment agencies." [CWS: https://about.bestseller.com/media/3310/sourcing-regions-of-particular-human-rights-focus.pdf] "We have a set of policies in place, which are supported by comprehensive due diligence procedures, in order to avoid complicity in human rights violations throughout our global supply chain" [UNSRCOMM, 06 May 2021: https://spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBase/DownLoadFile?gId=36252] "BESTSELLER A/S (JACK & JONES is a brand part of BESTSELLER A/S) is committed to respecting human rights. We conduct comprehensive due diligence as advised in the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. We seek to identify, prevent, mitigate and account for actual and potential human rights violations caused or con- tributed to by our activities as well as human rights abuses that might be directly linked to our company via our business relationships." [UNSRCOMM, 06 May 2021: https://spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBase/DownLoadFile?gId=36252] "As mentioned above, due diligence into potential and actual complicity in traffick- ing/forced labour is an integral part of our Factory Standards Programme, sustainabil- ity programmes and responsible sourcing management systems. On top of these efforts, we have in 2020 surveyed our Chinese suppliers on their use of private recruitment agencies or government labour transfer programmes and whether they collaborate with companies subject to US sanctions. The surveys concluded that none of the Chinese factories in our supply chain have used such agencies/programmes and none of them were collaborating with US sanctioned companies.. As mentioned above, our due diligence throughout our Chinese factory base has not identified human rights violations committed against Uyghurs or any other minori- ties.." [UNSRCOMM, 06 May 2021: https://spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBase/DownLoadFile?gId=36252] 3"We are pleased to provide our response to the allegations put forward to Special Procedures. We will do this by addressing each of the eight requests for information put forward in your Joint Communication (JC)" [UNSRCOMM, 06 May 2021: https://spcommreport< s.ohchr.org/TMResultsBase/DownLoadFile?gId=36252] "We commit to work with BCI and other key industry stakeholders to enhance the physical traceability in the cotton supply chain" [CWS: https://about.bestseller.com/media/3310/sourcing-regions-of-particular-human-rights-focus.pdf] "Together with BCI, BESTSELLER is further working to monitor and address any risks arise that violate any aspect of human rights... While we are playing our part in ensuring human rights are upheld in our business operations, we understand that we have our limitations as an individual company. As such, BESTSELLER is in close collaborations with third parties to help us further prevent and ensure the proper handling of modern slavery instances." [UKMSA1819: https://media.business-humanrights.org/media/documents/Bestseller%20A/S_snapshot_2021-01-11_164636.9497780000.pdf] "BESTSELLER is a member of a signatory to and partnered with various industry-wide organisations and initiatives, including Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) s Social and Labour Convergence Project (SLCP)  working to provide an industry-wide framework to assess social and labour conditions, Ethical Trade Initiative (ETI)  working with trade unions and NGOs to improve the lives of workers, Action Collaboration Transformation (ACT)  lifting the structural barriers to living wages in the garment sector, Bangladesh Accord on Fire and Building Safety (the Accord)  working to build a safe and healthy Bangladeshi Ready Made Garment (RMG) industry and the Better Cotton Initiative (BCI)  improving global sustainable farming practices of cotton farmers." [CWS: https://about.bestseller.com/media/3310/sourcing-regions-of-particular-human-rights-focus.pdf] "We are a member of several associations and collaborations to seek leverage to enhance the physical traceability in the supply chain to identify risks and continuously improve conditions." [UNSRCOMM, 06 May 2021: https://spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBase/DownLoadFile?gId=36252] BESTSELLER provides trainings and seminars on issues that lie within the term modern slavery, including but not excluding child labour, child slavery, forced labour, failure to meet minimum wage requirement. Trainings are given to both newly on-boarded factories as well as to factories on a routine basis. Many of the trainings are given together to both factories and suppliers. [CWS: https://about.bestseller.com/media/3310/sourcing-regions-of-particular-human-rights-focus.pdf]Jaguar Land Rovera"There are a number of processes in operation that address human rights risks within JLR s supply chains. These include: - The Achilles Automotive Community platform, which is used to engage with production suppliers. To date, 242 Production suppliers (at individual statutory entity level) have completed self-assessment questionnaires, which include questions regarding forced / bonded and child labour" [AUSMSA21: https://modernslaveryregister.gov.au/statements/file/2e52290a-2199-415e-bd4b-d062c0a749fd/] "During the year ended 31 March 2020, we became aware of a report by an independent  think tank which alleged that a company that they link to human rights concerns is a supplier to Jaguar and Land Rover. Our investigations confirmed that this company does not supply directly to JLR and our enquiries of our suppliers have not identified any evidence that the company is part of our supply chain. The independent  think tank have updated their report to reflect the findings of our investigations." [AUSMSA21: https://modernslaveryregister.gov.au/statements/file/2e52290a-2199-415e-bd4b-d062c0a749fd/] "For the year ended 31 March 2021, we have undertaken our annual exercise to assess slavery and human trafficking risk within JLR s supply chains. We have evaluated our Tier 1 suppliers by considering the countries where our suppliers are based, products and services being supplied and the volume of spend. The data was evaluated against recognised external indices of perceived slavery risk within sectors and geographic areas, to assess whether suppliers may represent an elevated modern slavery risk. For the year ended 31 March 2021, our supply chain risk assessment has identified an additional 50 suppliers which may represent an elevated slavery or human trafficking risk. These suppliers span 9 countries: Brazil, Bulgaria, China, India, Mexico, R< omania, Russia, South Africa, and Turkey. We are currently seeking further information to understand how these suppliers protect human rights within their operations." [AUSMSA21: https://modernslaveryregister.gov.au/statements/file/2e52290a-2199-415e-bd4b-d062c0a749fd/] Japan Display Inc.6740.THOwner 1 Ichigo Trust (44.27%) [institution]. Owner 2 INCJ, Ltd. (14.10%) [institution]. Owner 3 The Master Trust Bank of Japan, Ltd. (3.31%) [institution]. Owner 4 Nichia Corporation (2.30%) [institution]. Owner 5 Haneda Turtle Service Co., Ltd. (0.63%) [institution]. [Source: www.j-display.com/english/ir/stockinfo/stock.html]D"The Chinese Government has allegedly undertaken the forcible transfer of tens of thousands of Uyghurs and other minorities to work in factories in Xinjiang and across the country. These workers, predominantly employed in low skilled, labor-intensive industries, such as agribusiness, textile and garment, automotive and technological sectors, both in Xinjiang and other Chinese provinces, are allegedly subject to exploitative working and sub-standard living conditions that may fall under the definition of forced labour, trafficking in persons for labour exploitation and arbitrary detention. Some factories are reportedly operating as part of the supply chains of companies, including well known global brands. Between 2017 and 2019 more than 80,000 Uyghur and other minority workers have allegedly been transferred out of Xinjiang under the  industrial Xinjiang Aid policy, aimed at finding low-skilled employment opportunities for  re-educated Uyghurs and other minorities previously interned in centers. These centers have been described by the Government of China as  vocational education and training centers , created in the name of poverty alleviation, and of fighting against terrorism and combatting violent extremism.1Such centers allegedly operate in a prison-like or internment manner without freedom of movement, as part of fulfilling political re education goals. We have also received information that minority workers from Xinjiang may be forced to work under the  industrial Xinjiang Aid policy in factories inside and outside of Xinjiang province under threat of detention and/or the intimidation of family members. Information received indicates that workers contact with relatives is forbidden or strictly controlled. The workers are reportedly required to work in fenced-in factories, inside and outside Xinjiang, and are placed in closed and surveilled working environments, away from their original residences and families and in a position of dependency and vulnerability to human rights abuses. The workers and their family members are allegedly exposed to intimidation, coercion, threats, and restriction on their freedom of movement, and are subjected to surveillance by security personnel and through digital tools. All aspects of the daily lives of Uyghur workers are allegedly controlled by governmental authorities. In certain factories, Uyghur and other minority workers from Xinjiang are allegedly subjected to excessive overtime work, and it is unclear whether these workers receive salaries. It is unclear if workers are given any indication of a specific timeframe for when the cycle of their alleged forced enrolment in  vocational education and training centers and related forcible transfer to factories in Xinjiang and across the country would end, allowing workers to return freely to their homes and families. Information received raises concerns that there may be cases in which the alleged forced detention and labour of members of the Uyghur minority and their living conditions, may amount to torture or other degrading, cruel or inhuman treatment. Moreover, Uyghur and other minority workers are allegedly required to attend State controlled trainings in the workplace, including organized mandarin language classes and patriotic education and undue limitations are placed on their right to manifest and practice their religion both in the workplace and outside work hours. According to information obtained, both the sending institution and the receiving company are paid per head compensation by the Xinjiang Government for supplying/receiving workers. Information suggests that this is promoted by official websites allegedly indicating that Uyghurs are available for work as part of their re-education process. The rate paid varies de< pending on whether the rural  surplus laborer , a term used to identify former minority detainees, is transferred within Xinjiang or to other provinces in mainland China. When  surplus laborers are transferred outside Xinjiang, the per-head compensation is allegedly higher. We have been informed of recent online advertisements in the media, for example, claiming to have capacity to  supply 1,000 government sponsored Uyghurs aged 16 to 18 within 15 days of signing a one-year contract. Managers are allegedly offered the possibility to request that police officers be stationed at factories 24 hours per day. Reportedly, every 50 minority workers are assigned a government minder and are monitored by dedicated security personnel. While we do not wish to prejudge the accuracy of these allegations, we express our grave concern that the rights of minority workers from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, especially Uyghur, are not upheld in line with international human rights and labour rights standards. We are concerned that these workers who are allegedly forcefully relocated across the country, are subjected to forced labour as part of what the Government describes as development and poverty alleviation policy, and with the stated objective of combatting terrorism and violent extremism. We are further concerned about allegations that multinational companies sourcing from factories in China are not allowed to access these factories in order to exercise appropriate oversight and human rights due diligence across their supply chains." [UNSRCOMM, 10 May 2021: https://spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBase/DownLoadFile?gId=36206] "Japan Display Inc. ( JDI ) received information in April 2020 that a survey report issued in March 2020 by the Australian Strategic Policy Institute listed several companies, including JDI, as procuring parts allegedly made by forced labor. We also noted that some 2nd-tier and 3rd-tier suppliers of our business partners were listed in the report. As a result, we immediately conducted a fact-finding investigation, which did not find evidence that our supply chain was involved in Uyghur forced labor. Although we found no direct linkage to forced labor, we received a report from a 1st-tier supplier that they stopped business with a 2nd-tier supplier in August 2020 and a 3rd-tier supplier in October 2020, and completed the transition to other suppliers. We have confirmed this transition of suppliers and will continue to monitor their labor practices on an ongoing basis." [UNSRCOMM, 10 May 2021: https://spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBase/DownLoadFile?gId=36206] "We conducted an investigation of our suppliers and sub-suppliers, as noted in question 1, and found no evidence that our supply chain was involved in Uyghur forced labor. Although we found no direct linkage to forced labor, we received a report from a 1st-tier supplier that they stopped business with a 2nd-tier supplier in August 2020 and a 3rd-tier supplier in October 2020, and completed the transition to other suppliers. We have confirmed this transition of suppliers and will continue to monitor their labor practices on an ongoing basis." [UNSRCOMM, 10 May 2021: https://spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBase/DownLoadFile?gId=36206] "We require compliance from all suppliers to the JDI Supply Chain CSR Deployment Guidebook, and require all suppliers to audit and report their CSR compliance via the JDI Suppliers CSR Self- Audit Checklist." [UNSRCOMM, 10 May 2021: https://spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBase/DownLoadFile?gId=36206] "We have investigated our suppliers and secondary suppliers and have confirmed that there is no link to forced labor. For this reason, we did not conduct a new investigation." [Japanese Companies Links to Forced Labor in Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region and Corporate Responsibility, 08 April 2021: https://hrn.or.jp/eng/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/d2bf42ace8fdfc36f7d41d32715bffd3.pdf]w"In the JDI standard procurement contract, we prohibit all suppliers from using forced labor and also require the entire supply chain, including the<  2nd-tier suppliers and contractors to the suppliers, to comply with JDI s CSR principles and confirm the status of this compliance." [UNSRCOMM, 10 May 2021: https://spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBase/DownLoadFile?gId=36206]Y"In connection with the above alleged facts and concerns, please refer to the Annex on Reference to international human rights law attached to this letter which cites international human rights instruments and standards relevant to these allegations." [UNSRCOMM, 10 May 2021: https://spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBase/DownLoadFile?gId=36206]No"We would work with local civil society actors and/or relevant local governments, but there are currently no cases in which such activity is required." [UNSRCOMM, 10 May 2021: https://spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBase/DownLoadFile?gId=36206]6Jiangsu Jinchuang Holding Group Co., Ltd. _lςNRcƖV gPlQSM#065lOwner 1b^#. Owner 2bO. Owner 3=NOe. 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Background: In early March 2020, the Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI) published a report on the so-called forced labour in foreign media, the report mentioned that the factory operated by Jinchuang Group recruited 41 Uyghur workers in July 2019. In the early morning of July 21, 2020, the Bureau of Industry and Security of the U.S. Department of Commerce violated the human rights of Muslim minorities in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region For this reason, it suddenly announced that 11 Chinese companies will be included in the "entity list", including Jinchuang Group. 2. Description of relevant employment situation: As listed in Nileke County Government's Aid Plan for Xinjiang Jiangsu Province s Wujin District is the counterpart aid unit for Nileke County. As a well-known domestic and foreign enterprise located in Wujin District, Jinchuang Group is area provides employment opportunities and contributes to poverty alleviation for the assisted region. The details are as follows: 1. In 2014, Jinchuang Group donated RMB 500,000 to build Jinchuang Boai Primary School in Nileke County. 2. Since 2015, Jinchuang Group has repeatedly responded to the "Wujin Glorious Xinjiang Tour" initiative, donating more than 2 million yuan to Xinjiang. 3. From 2018 to 2019, Jinchuang Group followed the principle of "open recruitment and voluntary registration", and hired a total of 78 employees in Nilek County in two batches (38 in the first batch and 40 in the second batch), of which no Uyghur employees. 4. All the recruited Nileke employees have voluntarily signed labour contracts with Jinchuang Group, and they all enjoy equal pay for equal work and equal welfare. At the same time, Jinchuang Group employs full-time chefs to respect and satisfy Muslim eating habits. 5. Before the Australian Institute of Strategic Policy released its report on overseas media, by the end of 2019, due to difficulties in adapting to the climate, being far from home, homesickness and other reasons, all Nileke employees had voluntarily resigned one after another, and were processed according to the labour contract. 3. Description of t< he company's compliance: In 2012, 2018 and 2020, Jinchuang Group passed the workplace condition assessment and audit by a third-party international certification agency three times. The audit content mainly involves child labour, forced labour, discrimination, punishment, Harassment and abuse, freedom of association, labour contracts, working hours, wages and benefits, health and safety, environment, management system, integrity, etc. 4. The impact of this event on the company: We are mainly engaged in the research and development, production, sales and service of supporting products for rail transit vehicles, covering door system, seat system, windshield system, lighting system, cabinet, kitchen system, water supply and sanitation system, driver's desk and other more than a thousand subdivided products. Our company is a global leader in related fields in terms of design, research and development, production scale and comprehensive supporting capabilities Enterprise, with many independent research and development intellectual property rights. Jinchuang Group has no investment projects in the United States so far. In 2019, Jinchuang Group's business exported to the United States accounted for less than 0.5% of its total revenue, and it did not introduce core technologies, purchase key components, purchase key equipment, or purchase important raw materials from any American company. To sum up, being listed on the Entity List by the U.S. Department of Commerce this time will not have a substantial impact on the company's daily operations. At the same time, the company has made relevant preparations for possible market risks. The company considers that it will report to the Chinese government, seek support from it and take active steps to appeal removal from the Entity List. The company will continue to focus on the mission of "providing one-stop supporting solutions for global rail transit", and provide high-quality products and services to global customers. Jinchuang Group Co., Ltd. "] [OS: https://www.sohu.com/a/408896842_763498] E"NRƖVN2012t^02018t^02020t^ HQT N!kǏN,{ NeVE:ggv]\O:W@bagNċ0O[8h [8hQ[;NmSz]0:_돳RR0gkƉ0`Z0pbTP_0~>y1u0RRT T0]\Oe0]Dy)R0eP^N[hQ0sX0{tSO|0^ckI{eb0 " [In 2012, 2018, and 2020, Jinchuang Group passed the workplace condition assessment audit by a third-party international certification agency three times. The audit content mainly involves child labor, forced labor, discrimination, punishment, harassment and abuse, freedom of association, labor Contracts, working hours, wages and benefits, health and safety, environment, management system, integrity, etc.] [OS: https://www.sohu.com/a/408896842_763498] -Jiangsu Lianfa Textile Co., Ltd. _lςTS~~N gPlQS 002394.SZOwner 1_lςTSƖVN gPlQS(39.81%) [institution]. Owner 2 Nwm/n?bD gPlQS (5.58) [institution]. Owner 3 ^ (0.92%). Owner 4H/cNS (0.85%). Owner 5H/cNS (0.65%). [Source: https://www.qcc.com/firm/bb903be2b2b030938c1937bccf326fc8.html]"Thanks for your email, our raw material such as farmer cotton & cotton yarn for exporting business is mainly imported from oversea, such as US,India,Brazil,Vietnam etc." [LCD3]#Jinchuang Group Co., Ltd NRƖVN gPlQS 603680.SHOwner 1 OёdW (29.54%). Owner 2 b^# (28.38%). Owner 3 -NVhSN gPlQS (20.68%) 0institution0. Owner 4 8^]NmbD gPlQS (4.35%)0institution0. Owner 5 8^]f[bD gPlQS (4.14%)0institution0. [Source: https://www.qcc.com/firm/2334e89e52ebdb5a96d948b7c040c9a6.html]X"sQNNRƖVReQ [SOnUS vf0 N0NǸoff 2020t^3gR o2mbeu?eV{xvz@bASPI (WXYZSO NS^NsQN@bv:_돳R]vbS bS-NcSN1uNRƖVЏ%v]SN2019t^7gc6eN41 T~>T\e]N0 2020t^7g21eQhf VFUR]NT[hQ@\NOreu~>T\ꁻl:SFzeg\peleNCg:N1u z6q[^\11[-NVON~eQ [SOnUS vQ-NSbNRƖV0 N0 gsQ(uN`Qf _lςwfkۏ:S/feu<\RKQS?e^cuR[ScRUSMO NRƖV/fN[MONfkۏ:SvVQYw TON :NT^?e^SS bb>yO#N :N[ScR0W:SvRRRcO1\N:gO :Nvb+ZPQ!.s wQSO`QY N 102014t^ NRƖVPc`50NCQNl^(W<\RKQS^NRZS1r\f[0 202015t^N NRƖVY!kT^ fkۏIQi_euL !P TeuPc>k200YNCQ0 302018t^2019t^ NRƖVu_ lQ_bX0?ab T vSR R$NybqQU_(u<\RKQSXT]78N,{Nyb38N ,{Nyb40N vQ-Ne~>T\eXT]0 40@b gbXv<\RKQXT]?aNNRƖV~{NRRT T GWNSN T] TlT TI{vy)R_G0 TeNRƖVXNNLS^N \͑TnFzegnߘ`N`0 50(Wo2mbeu?eV{xvz@bNXYZSO NS^bSKNMR 2019t^^ 1uNN^lP0y[܏0`aN_RI{SV @b g<\RKQXT]GW]HQT?ayL cRRT TRtNvsQyLKb~0 N0lQSTĉ`Qf NRƖVN2012t^02018t^02020t^ HQT N!kǏN,{ NeVE:ggv]\O:W@bagNċ0O[8h [8hQ[;NmSz]0:_돳RR0gkƉ0`Z0pbTP_0~>y1u0RRT T0]\Oe0]Dy)R0eP^N[hQ0sX0{tSO|0^ckI{eb0 V0勋Ny[lQSvq_T lQS;NNNhSNfMWYNTvxS0uN0.US gR ;NNTSbRf00WI{hSNfMWYvQňNTTYNT mvNQň|~0|~0^i|~0Θ!c|~0gqf|~0{SO0S?b|~0~4lkSu|~0S:gSI{CSYO*N~RNT lQS/fvsQW0xS0uNĉ!jS~TMWYRebvhQtHQON b gOY;NxSwƋNCg0 NRƖVvMR:Nbk(WVebDyv02019t^NRƖVQSVvNR`Sk N0R;`6eeQv0.5% Nl gNNUOVlQS_ۏ8h_b/g0Ǒ-sQ.N0Ǒ-sQ.Y0Ǒ-͑SPgeI{0 ~ N@b ,g!kVFURReQ[SOnUS NO[lQSve8^~%Nu[('`q_T Te[SSuv^:WΘilQS_N]ZPNvsQQY lQSQ\OT-NV?e^[Bl/ec0ygǑSvsQce3uɋyQ[SOnUSlQS\~~V~ :NhQthSNcONz_MWY㉳QeHh vO}T :NhQt[7bcOO(vNTT gR0 NRƖVN gPlQS0["A statement about Jinchuang Group being included in the "entity list" by the United States. 1. Background: In early March 2020, the Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI) published a report on the so-called forced labour in foreign media, the report mentioned that the factory operated by Jinchuang Group recruited 41 Uyghur workers in July 2019. In the early morning of July 21, 2020, the Bureau of Industry and Security of the U.S. Department of Commerce violated the human rights of Muslim minorities in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region For this reason, it suddenly announced that 11 Chinese companies will be included in the "entity list", including Jinchuang Group. 2< . Description of relevant employment situation: As listed in Nileke County Government's Aid Plan for Xinjiang Jiangsu Province s Wujin District is the counterpart aid unit for Nileke County. As a well-known domestic and foreign enterprise located in Wujin District, Jinchuang Group is area provides employment opportunities and contributes to poverty alleviation for the assisted region. The details are as follows: 1. In 2014, Jinchuang Group donated RMB 500,000 to build Jinchuang Boai Primary School in Nileke County. 2. Since 2015, Jinchuang Group has repeatedly responded to the "Wujin Glorious Xinjiang Tour" initiative, donating more than 2 million yuan to Xinjiang. 3. From 2018 to 2019, Jinchuang Group followed the principle of "open recruitment and voluntary registration", and hired a total of 78 employees in Nilek County in two batches (38 in the first batch and 40 in the second batch), of which no Uyghur employees. 4. All the recruited Nileke employees have voluntarily signed labour contracts with Jinchuang Group, and they all enjoy equal pay for equal work and equal welfare. At the same time, Jinchuang Group employs full-time chefs to respect and satisfy Muslim eating habits. 5. Before the Australian Institute of Strategic Policy released its report on overseas media, by the end of 2019, due to difficulties in adapting to the climate, being far from home, homesickness and other reasons, all Nileke employees had voluntarily resigned one after another, and were processed according to the labour contract. 3. Description of the company's compliance: In 2012, 2018 and 2020, Jinchuang Group passed the workplace condition assessment and audit by a third-party international certification agency three times. The audit content mainly involves child labour, forced labour, discrimination, punishment, Harassment and abuse, freedom of association, labour contracts, working hours, wages and benefits, health and safety, environment, management system, integrity, etc. 4. The impact of this event on the company: We are mainly engaged in the research and development, production, sales and service of supporting products for rail transit vehicles, covering door system, seat system, windshield system, lighting system, cabinet, kitchen system, water supply and sanitation system, driver's desk and other more than a thousand subdivided products. Our company is a global leader in related fields in terms of design, research and development, production scale and comprehensive supporting capabilities Enterprise, with many independent research and development intellectual property rights. Jinchuang Group has no investment projects in the United States so far. In 2019, Jinchuang Group's business exported to the United States accounted for less than 0.5% of its total revenue, and it did not introduce core technologies, purchase key components, purchase key equipment, or purchase important raw materials from any American company. To sum up, being listed on the Entity List by the U.S. Department of Commerce this time will not have a substantial impact on the company's daily operations. At the same time, the company has made relevant preparations for possible market risks. The company considers that it will report to the Chinese government, seek support from it and take active steps to appeal removal from the Entity List. The company will continue to focus on the mission of "providing one-stop supporting solutions for global rail transit", and provide high-quality products and services to global customers. Jinchuang Group Co., Ltd. "] [OS: https://www.sohu.com/a/408896842_763498]E"NRƖVN2012t^02018t^02020t^ HQT N!kǏN,{ NeVE:ggv]\O:W@bagNċ0O[8h [8hQ[;NmSz]0:_돳RR0gkƉ0`Z0pbTP_0~>y1u0RRT T0]\Oe0]Dy)R0eP^N[hQ0sX0{tSO|0^ckI{eb0 " ["In 2012, 2018, and 2020, Jinchuang Group passed the workplace conditions assessment audit by a third-party international certification agency three times. The audit content mainly involves child labor, forced labor, discrimination, punishment, harassment and abuse, freedom of association, Labor contract, working hours, wages and benefits, health and safety, environmen< t, management system, integrity, etc.] [OS: https://www.sohu.com/a/408896842_763498 ]!JinkoSolar Corporation vfynN gPlQS 688223.SH8Owner 1vfynbD gPlQS (73.28%) [institution]. Owner 2 Nv^sO^tONSU\-N_( gPTO) (4.31%) [institution]. Owner 3 Nv^m VON{tSU\-N_( gPTO) (3.96%) [institution]. Owner 4 Nv^SS0SONSU\-N_( gPTO) (2.71%) [institution. Owner 5 Nv^SSONSU\-N_( gPTO) (2.64%) [institution]. [Source: https://www.qcc.com/firm/d9f0e83c6be0d8fda45238389100257e.html]Co-location. [BDR38]Detention of solar panel products by US CBP due to forced labour concerns in its raw materials https://m.yicai.com/news/101180098.html Acknowledges"Ian McCaleb, a spokesman for Jinko Solar, said the company  strongly condemns the use of forced labor, and does not engage in it in its hiring practices or workplace operations. He said that it had reviewed the claims in the Horizon report and  found that they do not demonstrate forced labor in our facilities. [OS: https://www.business-humanrights.org/en/latest-news/china-solar-companies-linked-to-forced-labour-allegations/]. "In addition to the actions taken or being considered by the U.S. government discussed above, there is a growing concern regarding the alleged used of forced labor issue in Xinjiang in the European Union, Australia, Japan and certain other countries. If any new legislation or regulatory action with respect to these issues were to be enacted in those regions that impose additional restrictions or requirements on importation of goods that are produced or manufactured, wholly or in part, in Xinjiang, our business and operation in these regions would be adversely affected." [CAR20] Yes $SEIA Forced Labour Prevention PledgeJinkoSolar Holdings Co., Ltd.JKSmOwner 1 Schroder Investment Management (Hong Kong) Ltd. (6.86%) [institution]. Owner 2 Invesco Capital Management LLC (4.90%) [institution]. Owner 3 Guolao Investments (4.84%) [institution]. Owner 4 BlackRock Institutional Trust Company, N.A. (2.68%) [institution]. Owner 5 The Vanguard Group, Inc. (2.67%) [institution]. [Source: www.ir.jinkosolar.com shareholder]100 MW of modules were detained in Aug 2021 in relation to the Withhold Release Order against Hoshine Silicon (M#230). Hoshine is also on the US Entity List (M#232) [Source: https://pv-magazine-usa.com/2021/08/19/customs-enforcement-is-jeopardizing-2-1-gw-of-solar-projects/] Does not acknowledge concern "Jinko strongly condemns the use of forced labor and does not engage in it in its hiring practices or workplace operations. The company has reviewed the three claims and found that they do not demonstrate forced labor in our facilities; in fact, one does not even mention Jinko. To the contrary, Jinko has a strong track record of industry-leading workplace practices, which include employment at will, standardized premium pay, benefits and scheduled leave for all employees at our factories. [https://www.pvo-int.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Statement-Jinko-Forced-Labor.pdf] ""Jinko strongly condemns the use of forced labor and does not engage in it in its hiring practices or workplace operations." [https://edition.cnn.com/2021/05/14/energy/china-solar-panels-uyghur-forced-labor-dst-intl-hnk/index.html] "We sourced restrictedly from entities within the Jinko Solar Group which commits to zero tolerance to modern slavery." [AUSMSA20: https://modernslaveryregister.gov.au/statements/file/a8ea3bff-d4e8-453c-892b-966f3d64853f/]q"We undertook an initial risk assessment to identify any key modern slavery risks that may exist within our operations and supply chains. There is a due diligence process in place to evaluate modern slavery risks, including document reviews prior to on-boarding, and on-site visits. Non-compliance with our policies and due diligence measures on modern slavery and trafficking risks may lead to the termination of our engagement with suppliers... Jinko Solar promotes the concept of fair procurement and equal opportunities. We implement a supplier management system and evaluate suppliers on a number of criteria, including labour compliance. Jinko Solar Group regularly evaluates the performance of qualified suppliers and conducts on-site visits of suppliers when necessary." [AUSMSA20: https://modernslaveryregister.gov.au/statements/file/a8ea3bff-d4e8-453c-892b-966f3d64853f/]Lobbied about S.65: Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act [LD-2 disclosure form: https://lda.senate.gov/filings/public/filing/7f3d3ba8-1f58-4a7c-8441-16c7b51918e5/print/] 2SEIA Solar Industry Forced Labor Prevention Pledge"In 2021, we will focus on& Refresher training on forced labour for both our employees and suppliers through eLearning programs" [AUSMSA20: https://modernslaveryregister.gov.au/statements/file/a8ea3bff-d4e8-453c-892b-966f3d64853f/]Joeone Co., Ltd. ]NgrsN gPlQS 601566.SH7Owner 1]NgrsVEbDc gPlQS (53.73%) [institution]. Owner 2l]^zbD{t gPlQS (4.99%) [institution]. Owner 3l]^”bD{t gPlQS (4.38%) [institution]. Owner 4 bFULN gPlQS- N~)RNfW_>e_cpe8RbDWё (4.21%) [institution]. Owner 5 l]^wzfbD{t gPlQS (3.94%) [institution]. [Source: https://www.qcc.com/firm/690278ddf3ff6f51df70a7e43ecdad4f.html]="#/eceuhR:c-NV #\O:NhQtϑHQv7uN[ ]NgrsRNSb hQtg}YvP[0bNZWQb6RN< RbўeuhTˋk-NVvT,0*geg]Ngrs\~~ZW[/eceuhvy iNuN ZWcO(ueuh6R O(7u䈧NT hQR/eceu~~ gňNNvA~cNSU\0#-NV~~]NTTO1\@bmulHhS^Xf#["#Support Xinjiang Cotton, Support Made in China# As the world's leading men's trousers expert, Joeone is committed to creating the best pants in the world. We firmly resist all lies and fallacies that smear Xinjiang cotton and slander China. In the future, Joeone will continue to firmly support Xinjiang cotton planting and production, insist on using Xinjiang cotton to manufacture high-quality men's pants products, and fully support the prosperity and development of Xinjiang's textile and garment industry. #China National Textile and Apparel Council issued a statement on the so-called Xinjiang-related bill in the United States#] [OS:https://weibo.com/jiumuwangnanzhuang]Kagome Co., Ltd.2811.TOwner 1 Custody Bank of Japan, Ltd.account in trust (11.00%) [institution]. Owner 2 The Master Trust Bank of Japan, Ltd. account in trust (8.99%) [institution]. Owner 3 Dynapac Co., Ltd. (4.89%) [institution]. Owner 4 Nissin Foods Holdings Co., Ltd. (1.74%) [institution]. Owner 5 Toshichika Kanie (1.57%) [institution]. [Source: www.kagome.co.jp/english/company/ir/stock/shareholder/]Kontoor Brands, Inc.KTB`Owner 1 PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (19.31%) [institution]. Owner 2 Blackrock Inc (12.95%) [institution]. Owner 3 The Vanguard Group, Inc. (9.84%) [institution]. Owner 4 Capital World Investors (8.57%) [institution]. Owner 5 AllianceBernstein, L.P. (3.81%) [institution]. [Source: www.uk.finance.yahoo.com/quote/KTB/holders?p=KTB&.tsrc=fin-srch] "Kontoor Brands condemns the use of forced labor and is firmly committed to preventing the use of forced labor in our global supply chain." [Source: LCD15, 16 November 2021] "As part of these policies, we also require third-party suppliers to provide the origin of the cotton being used in our products. To that end, we have implemented numerous chain-of-custody audits with our suppliers and have found no evidence that cotton harvested with forced labor is being used in our products." [Source: LCD16, 16 November 2021]L.L.Bean, inc."The reports coming out of China early this year were extremely troubling" [CWS: https://www.llbean.com/dept_resources/shared/L.L.Bean_Statement_on_Chinese_Cotton.pdf?nav=C3tbX-518056]J"As we make this transition, we will continue to actively work with our fellow industry leaders, associations and our partners in the region to ensure that our supply chain standards are being met as we exit the region." [CWS: https://www.llbean.com/dept_resources/shared/L.L.Bean_Statement_on_Chinese_Cotton.pdf?nav=C3tbX-518056]"L.L.Bean has made the decision to exit Xinjiang. As such, we will stop all sourcing from textile mills in the region by the end of 2020, and we will be completely out of the cotton production process (farm to factory) in Xinjiang by early 2021. In addition, we will remove all Chinese cotton from our assortment by the end of 2021" [CWS: https://www.llbean.com/dept_resources/shared/L.L.Bean_Statement_on_Chinese_Cotton.pdf?nav=C3tbX-518056] Lacoste S.A."First, we would like to make it clear that Lacoste takes the issue of forced labor very seriously and strongly condemns any violation of human rights." [Source: LCD12, 16 November 2021] "Lacoste only deals with partners who are able to guarantee that their activities respect the conventions, laws and regulations in force and the principles set out in the charter. In order to control compliance with this charter, Lacoste carries out strict and regular audits on all its subcontractors. If the audit reveals that the Lacoste Partners' Ethics Charter is not respected, the company undertakes to terminate the contract binding it to this supplier." [Source: LCD13, 16 November 2021] "Throughout our supply chain, we carry out extensive traceability work, on which we are very transparent. All active factories manufacturing products or components within the Lacoste supply chain (from rank 1 to rank 4) are listed on the company's website (https://corporate.lacoste.com/for- communities/) and have been subject to at least one social compliance audit by an independent third-party audit firm in the last two years. In addition, each factory is challenged by our Quality teams in the implementation of the corrective action plan that may have been issued as a result of the audits." [Source: LCD13, 16 November 2021] "In the same spirit of anticipation and information gathering, we use tools to monitor alerts on specific risks - such as forced labor, human trafficking and other contemporary forms of slavery - so that we can investigate cases that would be identified. For all of our operations in China (as well as globally), we have been working with ELEVATE, an independent auditing organization that is an expert in responsible sourcing, to provide us with very detailed cross-referenced information and reputation tracking." [Source: LCD14, 16 November 2021]  Our whole list of tier 1 factories is public and available on our website (link). 100% of these factories have been socially audited. Audits are performed semi-announced by external 3rd party well < recognized audit firms. Non-conformities identified during audits are addressed through an action plan with each concerned factory in order to help them to improve. We're currently conducting an intensive traceability work beyond tier 1 factories that will allow us to be more transparent about our supply chain once completed. [Brand responses to Baptist World Aid Australia, 13 March 2021: https://baptistworldaid.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Uyghur_Forced_Labour_-_Brand_Responses.pdf] "Even if the factories linked to our supply chain have been socially audited and no situation of forced labor has been identified, we are committed to reinforcing our compliance process regarding the countries/regions where the situation of migrant workers might be linked to an increased risk of labor potential violations.We are also overviewing the situation globally with all our suppliers in China and will conduct further investigations when required." Brand responses to Baptist World Aid Australia, 13 March 2021: https://baptistworldaid.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Uyghur_Forced_Labour_-_Brand_Responses.pdf] "To re-unforce his traceability controls, Lacoste is working with ORITAIN UK company (Oritain.com). ORITAIN technology is very innovative and certifies, through laboratory testing, the cotton s farming origins. Lacoste has been working with Oritain since begin of 2020, and we include this laboratory testing in our production control plan, on 100% of his supplier using cotton for our products. (You can find a Oritain test report, as an example). Laboratory Oritain testing program assures Lacoste product content only cotton from authorized countries. In order to guarantee the most rigorous control of its supply chain and to improve its working conditions in a sustainable way, Lacoste is an active member of the Initiative for Compliance and Sustainable Development (ICS), a French initiative founded by the Federation of Commerce and Distribution (FCD). Within the framework of this initiative, social audits are carried out by external auditors accredited by the ICS, according to a grid and a methodology developed by the stakeholders of this initiative. This methodology guarantees total independence of the audits and aims, through corrective action plans, to improve working conditions in the global supply chains of member retailers and brands." [Source: LCD13, 16 November 2021]Transparency PledgeLand's End, Inc.LE\Owner 1 Capital Research Global Investors (6.37%) [institution]. Owner 2 Rbs Partners, L.p. (6.12%) [institution]. Owner 3 Blackrock Inc. (3.78%) [institution]. Owner 4 The Vanguard Group, Inc. (3.32%) [institution]. Owner 5 Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (2.99%) [institution]. [Source: www.uk.finance.yahoo.com/quote/LE/holders?p=LE&.tsrc=fin-srch]p"challenges presented by the crisis in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region." [Source: LCD16, 17 November 2021]"With respect to the Xinjiang issue, we have followed our policies to identify vendors for disqualification from working with us that do not share this commitment and continue to conduct audits and screen our supply chain for entities like those you have identified in your recent email. Finally, we have taken steps to expand our use of certified cotton sources, including Supima and Better Cotton Initiative, from countries outside of China." [Source: LCD16, 17 November 2021]Lenovo Group Co., Ltd. o`ƖW gPlQS992.HKeOwner 1 Legend Holdings Corporation (29.0%) [institution]. Owner 2 Union Star Ltd. (Kayman Islands) (6.35%) [institution]. Owner 3 Yuan Qing Yang (6.26%). Owner 4 The Vanguard Group, Inc. (1.58%) [institution]. Owner 5 BlackRock Fund Advisors (1.29%) [institution]. [Source: https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/LENOVO-GROUP-LIMITED-1412726/company/ ]'"RBA membership requirements call for an annual risk assessment on at least 80% of Tier 1 direct manufacturing suppliers by spend and annual audits on 25% of those identified as high risk. Lenovo s implementation exceeds this requirement. Lenovo directly validates compliance for approximately 95% of its procurement spend with self-assessments and audits, which includes many critical Tier 2 and Tier 3 suppliers who are also Tier 1 suppliers" [AUSMSA20/21: https://modernslaveryregister.gov.au/statements/file/c3bff90d-87a6-49b5-8dcf-cca7072c0a2e/] "Lenovo requires that suppliers comply with the RBA Code of Conduct and ensure that supplier working conditions are socially, environmentally and ethically responsible. The labor section of the RBA Code specifically addresses forced labor, child labor and human trafficking concerns." [AUSMSA20/21: https://modernslaveryregister.gov.au/statements/file/c3bff90d-87a6-49b5-8dcf-cca7072c0a2e/] $Leon Technology Co., Ltd. zfb/gN gPlQSM#248 300603.SZOwner 1sR (26.62%). Owner 2 [o#Z (7.54%) Owner 3 p\ (3.21%). Owner 4)Y%m[^t{tT gPlQS (2.72%) [institution]. Owner 5ёl (1.79%). [Source: https://www.qcc.com/firm/c32f86770fe06269e99dca958a< 1f01ac.html]+"bN]~sQl0RZSObS ReQbDў TUS[lQS NO g͑'Yq_T0lQS(WVl gNR _Nl gۏ0QSVvNT0 zfb/gvsQ#N[ 08Reb 0h:y0zfb/gh:y lQS%NyOWёVN N~T (1.09%) [institution]. Owner 5 -N'k-NёDN{tR (0.59%) [institution]. [Source: https://www.qcc.com/firm/8187948c1077288741a6de83ef72c821.html]hPurchased cotton from XPCC s 8th Division. [OS http://www.gov.cn/hudong/2017-02/13/content_5167680.htm]8Luopu County Meixin Hair Products Co., Ltd. mfmSS6RT gPlQSM#038UOwner 1 _.sQ. [Source: https://www.qcc.com/firm/8e0c570004490f0e2ea441f07d1d19ff.html]Marc O'Polo AGPOMO4Owner 1 Fundao Petrobras de Seguridade Social Petros (13.80%) [institution]. Owner 2 T. Rowe Price International Ltd. (9.67%) [institution]. Owner 3 Westwood Global Investments LLC (5.09%) [institution]. Owner 4 The Vanguard Group, Inc. (3.01%) [institution]. Owner 5 James Eduardo Bellini (2.35%) [institution]. [Source: www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/MARCOPOLO-S-A-6493270/company/]"We monitor the compliance with our Code of Conduct with regular audits. Moreover: " We have a policy regarding forced labour and do not accept it in our supply chain. " We are taking steps to assess the risk of forced labour in our supply chain, and act upon those risks. " In case forced labour would be detected, we will take immediate action. " If remediation is not possible, we will eventually decide to stop collaboration with the partner involved in forced labour." [Source: LCD08, 16 November 2021]Marks and Spencer Group plcMKSOwner 1 RWC Asset Management LLP (5.36%) [institution]. Owner 2 Schroder Investment Management Ltd. (4.43%) [institution]. Owner 3 Threadneedle Asset Management Ltd. (4.21%) [institution]. Owner 4 Majedie Asset Management Ltd. (4.14%) [institution]. Owner 5 The Vanguard Group, Inc. (3.06%) [institution]. [Source: www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/MARKS-AND-SPENCER-GROUP-P-9590119/company/]"We are aware of this issue in the China supply chain and the movement of Uyghur people from the region across China to provide labour in manufacturing facilitates." [Marks & Spencer s response, 19 March 2020: https://media.business-humanrights.org/media/documents/files/documents/Marks__Spencer_response_0.pdf] "exit the Uyghur Region at every level of their supply chain, from cotton to finished products, to prevent the use of forced labour of Uyghurs and other groups in other facilities, and to end relationships with suppliers supporting the forced labour system." [UKBEIS, 03 November 2020: https://committees.parliament.uk/writtenevidence/13770/pdf/] "In response to mounting evidence of forced labour in the Uyghur Region (Xinjiang Province in China)... linked to the human rights abuses in the region, which currently produces 80 percent of China s cotton." [UKBEIS, 04 March 2021: https://committees.parliament.uk/writtenevidence/13770/pdf/] "As part of our annual audit process we < identify the demographics of all workers in our manufacturing sites and as due diligence we have also been conducting additional assessments with our suppliers to identify if there is any employment of Uyghur people." [Marks & Spencer s response, 19 March 2020: https://media.business-humanrights.org/media/documents/files/documents/Marks__Spencer_response_0.pdf] "Our Cotton Sourcing Policy was updated in December 2020 to include a ban on cotton from the Xinjiang region... We have no evidence of any forced Uyghur workers in our factories and have done due diligence audits and worker interviews to verify this. We update our Tier 1 transparency map twice a year - 100% of Tier 1 is publicly disclosed. We have fibre Country of Origin declared for all cotton fabrics. Since we signed up to the Coalition, we have launched a pilot with OritainTM to verify cotton origin. We will review findings of this report." [Source: LCD15, 16 November 2021] "We continuously review and improve our practices to ensure we have the most effective responses to prevent and remediate any negative impact on human rights in our supply chain" [UKBEIS, 03 November 2020: https://committees.parliament.uk/writtenevidence/13770/pdf/] "Having established risk, we conduct due diligence within our supply chains and operations to understand whether there is evidence of Modern Slavery issues, and whether there are enough controls in place. All new and existing direct suppliers to Food and Clothing & Home are required to have ethical audits, conducted by third parties before we are prepared to accept supply from them. If issues are identified, appropriate investigative and remedial actions are taken. We recognise the limitation of mainstream ethical audits to identify Modern Slavery issues; and to have effective Modern Slavery due diligence, we need to undertake a range of other methodologies, as appropriate for the nature of the supply chain. Our due diligence over the last year has included: Bespoke assessments and audits where a previous assessment, intelligence or whistle blower highlights a higher risk in relation to Modern Slavery In person visits to high risk Food and Clothing & Home supply chain countries Membership of the Modern Slavery Business Portal for the Food supply chain A focus on understanding the risks for migrant workers from Myanmar to Thailand in the Food supply chain Research to understand inter-state labour movement in North India in the Clothing & Home supply chain" [UKBEIS, 03 November 2020: https://committees.parliament.uk/writtenevidence/13770/pdf/] "We neither work directly with any supplier in nor do we source from Xinjiang. We have zero tolerance for forced labour in our supply chain and a robust approach to supply chain transparency and ethical sourcing including independent audits across every region we work in." [UKBEIS, 03 November 2020: https://committees.parliament.uk/writtenevidence/13770/pdf/] "In response to mounting evidence of forced labour in the Uyghur Region (Xinjiang Province in China), the Coalition - supported by groups including the Ethical Trade Initiative of which we are a member - has set out a series of asks of businesses in order to ensure that their full supply chains, including secondary and tertiary suppliers, are not linked to the human rights abuses in the region, which currently produces 80 percent of China s cotton." [UKBEIS, 04 March 2021: https://committees.parliament.uk/writtenevidence/13770/pdf/]"Business & Human Rights Resource Centre invited Marks & Spencer to respond to the following item... Marks & Spencer sent the following response" [Marks & Spencer s response, 19 March 2020: https://media.business-humanrights.org/media/documents/files/documents/Marks__Spencer_response_0.pdf] "We are grateful to the Committee for inviting us to give evidence to this inquiry." [UKBEIS, 03 November 2020: https://committees.parliament.uk/writtenevidence/13770/pdf/] "We are committed to collaborating with other brands, stakeholders, supplier partners and expert organisations to responsibly address situations of po< tential forced labour. [Marks & Spencer s response, 19 March 2020: https://media.business-humanrights.org/media/documents/files/documents/Marks__Spencer_response_0.pdf] "We were one of the first companies to sign up to the Coalition Call to Action in January 2021 and we continue to work closely with the Coalition to help play our part in driving meaningful change at scale." [Source: LCD14, 16 November 2021] "To further strengthen our position in relation to the Uyghur region, we are engaging with the Coalition to End Forced Labour in the Uyghur Region, a coalition of civil society organisations and trade unions. We support their goals and their Call to Action on human rights abuses in the Uyghur Region in the apparel and textiles sector reflect our current positions and practices." [UKBEIS, 03 November 2020: https://committees.parliament.uk/writtenevidence/13770/pdf/] "We also play our part in ensuring the fashion industry as a whole tackles sourcing issues by working collaboratively with industry organisations and other retailers." [UKBEIS, 03 November 2020: https://committees.parliament.uk/writtenevidence/13770/pdf/],End Uyghur Forced Labour Call to Action, BCI+Mercedes-Benz AG (also known as Daimler AG)DDAIFOwner 1 Beijing State-Owned Assets Supervision & Administration (9.98%) [institution]. Owner 2 Shu Fu Li (9.69%) [individual]. Owner 3 Kuwait Investment Authority (Investment Management) (6.80%) [institution]. Owner 4 Harris Associates LP (2.98%) [institution]. Owner 5 Deka Investment GmbH (2.32%) [institution]. [Source: www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/DAIMLER-AG-436541/company/]"At Daimler AG, we closely monitor adherence to human rights and potential human rights risks in our global supply chains globally. We systematically investigate all reports of violations. If on site adits or database searches raise doubts regarding a supplier s performance, the responsible procurement unit initiates a more in depth review. [UNSRCOMM, 10 May 2021: https://spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBase/DownLoadFile?gId=36229]  To ensure that human rights are respected and protected, Daimler has developed a due diligence approach called the Daimler Human Rights Respect System (HRRS). As a risk-based approach, the HRRS aims to protect the human rights of our own employees and systematically address human rights risks with our direct suppliers (Tier-1) and at risk points of the supply chain beyond Tier 1 [UNSRCOMM, 10 May 2021: https://spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBase/DownLoadFile?gId=36229] "Subject: Your joint communication from UN Special Procedures of 12 March 2021" [UNSRCOMM, 10 May 2021: https://spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBase/DownLoadFile?gId=36229] # we are actively working together with associations, organizations, and other companies in various initiatives, in order to make it easier for us to enforce certain standards in the supply chains [UNSRCOMM, 10 May 2021: https://spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBase/DownLoadFile?gId=36229] 'Metersbonwe Group Co., Ltd. yreZƖV gPlQS`Owner 1hTb^. Owner 2sOsO. [Source: https://www.qcc.com/firm/25f96904b5918d29ed85b0bc3f71409f.html]"#b:NeuhN# (u]vh ZP]vTLr0NLu1r N-NVv}v aS-NVv)nf0NZf8p @_Kb'@.YƉe SweuhN:W0b/fyreZ N_Kb\^vd /eceu gbN*N! ["#I support Xinjiang cotton# Use your own cotton to make your own brand. Let the world fall in love with the whiteness of China and feel the warmth of China. Tonight at 8 o'clock, @kuaishou'@CCTV News will launch a special session on Xinjiang cotton. I am Metersbonwe, go to Kuaishou Xiaodian live broadcast room. Supporting Xinjiang, Count me on!] [OS:https://weibo.com/mtsbw]MG Motor UK LimitedMicrosoft CorporationMSFTNOwner 1 The Vanguard Group, Inc. (8.18%) [institution]. Owner 2 Blackrock Inc. (6.75%) [institution]. Owner 3 State Street Corporation (3.92%) [institution]. Owner 4 FMR, LLC (2.87%) [institution]. Owner 5 Price (T.Rowe) Associates Inc (2.63%) [institution]. [Source: www.uk.finance.yahoo.com/quote/MSFT/holders?p=MSFT&.tsrc=fin-srch] "Through our ongoing supply chain human rights due diligence, we have investigated allegations that Microsoft s supply chains use forced labor. Our review of audit and procurement records did not uncover any evidence that would indicate a connection between Microsoft and alleged forced labor in or from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region" [UNSRCOMM, 12 May 2021: https://spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBase/DownLoadFile?gId=36241] "Our forced labor prohibitions are communicated to and enforced with our direct suppliers through audits, factory visits, and SEA trainings. We use our sourcing decisions an< d independent third-party audiets to direct and influence supply chain confirmance. To manage conformance beyond our direct suppliers, Microsoft works with our directly contracted suppliers to communicate our forced labor prohibitions and expectations to their sub-tier suppliers and require conformance across their supply chains. Our global risk assessment and audit programs generate valuable data and drive improvement and transparency across our supply chains. The data they provide enables us to effectively understand nonconformance risks and develop strategies and programs to address such risks." [UNSRCOMM, 12 May 2021: https://spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBase/DownLoadFile?gId=36241] "We have proactively worked to prevent, control, and eliminate forced labor risks in our Devices and Cloud supply chain for many years. We collect labor demographics from our suppliers and strive to monitor and control labor risks in a systematic way. For our Device and Cloud hardware suppliers, we have further strengthened our ability to identify potential forced labor risk in our supply chain and hold our suppliers accountable by establishing (1) a reporting mechanism, which includes a requirement for suppliers to report any use of ethnic minority workers and foreign migrant workers in their operations in high-risk regions; and (2) a risk screening stage during the supplier onboarding process to help identify potential forced labor risk. After onboarding, we work closely with our suppliers to direct and influence their conformance to our requirements, including our forced labor prohibitions. We continue to monitor these issues closely and work to protect workers in our supply chain as outlined in our Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement." [UNSRCOMM, 12 May 2021: https://spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBase/DownLoadFile?gId=36241] !"If our audits detect non-conformances in our supply chain, our Devices Responsible Sourcing, Strategic Sourcing, and Manufacturing Teams work closely with non-conformant suppliers to develop corrective action plans to resolve the issues detected (called  Audit Findings ), including building capabilities through education and training. Suppliers are required to identify the root cause of any non-conformance, establish a corrective action plan, and implement corrective actions and preventative actions for all detected nonconformance issues. Suppliers must correct issues within specific deadlines based on the severity of the nonconformance or risk termination of the Microsoft business relationship." [UNSRCOMM, 12 May 2021: https://spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBase/DownLoadFile?gId=36241] )"Thank you for the March 12th joint communication to Mr. Satya Nadella, requesting information regarding Microsoft s human rights due diligence and specifically how we address forced labor allegations." [UNSRCOMM, 12 May 2021: https://spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBase/DownLoadFile?gId=36241] y"We will further our engagement with relevant industry groups and external stakeholders to define and improve industry best practices and build supplier awareness of forced labor, modern slavery, and human trafficking risks and actions they can take to minimize such risks." [AUSMSA20: https://modernslaveryregister.gov.au/statements/file/45bf63b5-f3f0-460f-9096-5d42e592784f/]"Besides risk assessment and audit management, the RS Team builds understanding and capability among our suppliers and Microsoft employees to prevent and correct forced labor issues and to achieve continuous improvement in supplier performance. In FY20, we leveraged our SEA Academy online platform to scale training across our global supply chain. All final assembly manufacturers and strategic component suppliers completed online training on Microsoft human trafficking and forced labor requirements. Based on the pre-training and post training assessment, 767 supplier participants from 198 suppliers stated that they increased their knowledge of human trafficking and forced labor issues by 18%. Internally, our Strategic Sourcing team and Factory Management teams received training on human trafficking and forced labor requirements to enable them to incorporate conformance requirements into procurement decisions and to detect and address risks. Detailed requirements were shared to build Microsoft employee awareness regarding the potential risks of forced labor and human trafficking in Microsoft supply chains and how actions can be taken to minimize such risks." [AUSMSA20: https://modernslaveryregister.gov.au/statements/file/45bf63b5-f3f0-460f-9096-5d42e592784f/]>MinebeaMitsumi, Inc. (formerly The Mitsumi Electric Co., Ltd.)6479.JPOwner 1 The Master Trust Bank of Japan, Ltd. (Trust Account) (15.92%) [institution]. Owner 2 CUSTODY BANK OF JAPAN, LTD. (TRUST ACCOUNT) (6.05%) [institution]. Owner 3 Takahashi Industrial and Economic Research Foundation (3.81%) [institution]. Owner 4 Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Limited (3.81%) [institution]. Owner 5 SSBTC CLIENT OMNIBUS ACCOUNT (3.06%) [institution]. [Source: www.minebeamitsumi.com/english/corp/investors/share/shareholders/]K"we understand that the information you have received that the MinebeaMitsumi Group may be involved through its supply chain in alleged forced labor, arbitrary detention, and trafficking of persons of Uyghur and other minority workers& " [UNSRCOMM, 10 May 2021: https://spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBase/DownLoadFile?gId=36218] "as a result of our internal investigation, the MinebeaMitsumi Group confirms that there is no business relationship with the relevant company" [UNSRCOMM, 10 May 2021: https://spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBase/DownLoadFile?gId=36218] "To ensure thorough implementation of these measures, we have established the Compliance Committee, which oversees the compliance efforts of the MinebeaMitsumi Group in a cross-sectional manner. At the same time, the Committee provides ongoing education to all officers and employees on compliance, including respect for fundamental human rights" [UNSRCOMM, 10 May 2021: https://spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBase/DownLoadFile?gId=36218] "The MinebeaMitsumi Group conducts risk assessment in the supply chain... In order to further ascertain that our suppliers are not involved in human rights violation, the MinebeaMitsumi Group is planning to send "MinebeaMitsumi Group CSR Procurement Promotion Check Sheet" to all of our suppliers which we have continuous transactions, and to request them to submit a letter of commitment that they comply with "CSR Procurement Guidelines", they request their supply chains to comply with it and that they recognize there is no violation of it by themselves or their supply chains. In addition, in case where human rights<  violation is suspected, the MinebeaMitsumi Group will conduct third-party audits as necessary" [UNSRCOMM, 10 May 2021: https://spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBase/DownLoadFile?gId=36218] "We have signed a business agreement of compliance with guidelines that explicitly prohibit forced labor as a condition of doing business. We have investigated our suppliers that are alleged to use forced labor, but have not been able to confirm any applicable transactions." [Japanese Companies Links to Forced Labor in Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region and Corporate Responsibility, 08 April 2021: https://hrn.or.jp/eng/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/d2bf42ace8fdfc36f7d41d32715bffd3.pdf]"I have the honor of reporting the followings on behalf of the MinebeaMitsumi Group including MITSUMI ELECTRIC CO., LTD." [UNSRCOMM, 10 May 2021: https://spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBase/DownLoadFile?gId=36218] Mitsubishi Motors Corporation8058.TOwner 1 Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (34.02%) [institution]. Owner 2 Mitsubishi Corporation (20.01%) [institution]. Owner 3 The Master Trust Bank of Japan, Ltd. (Trust account) (5.42%) [institution]. Owner 4 Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (1.44%) [institution]. Owner 5 - MUFG Bank, Ltd. (0.99%) [institution]. [Source: www.mitsubishi-motors.com/en/investors/stockinfo/overview.html?intcid2=investors-stockinfo-overview] "As stipulated in the "Mitsubishi Electric Group Human Rights Policy," our human rights due diligence measures are undertaken based on the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. We regularly conduct human rights impact assessments to identify risks that may have an adverse impact on human rights in the Group's business activities, and conduct risk mitigation activities based on the results of these assessments. This includes ensuring freedom of movement and protection from forced labor, human trafficking, and other forms of modern slavery." [UNSRCOMM, 23 June 2021: https://spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBase/DownLoadFile?gId=36380] "The Group effectively utilizes the result of the human rights impact assessment, and identified risks of human rights violations based upon such assessment, for education and awareness-raising and other risk mitigation efforts... In addition, we annually hold dialogues with experts on the Group's human rights initiatives and utilizes the advice in the following year's activities." [UNSRCOMM, 23 June 2021: https://spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBase/DownLoadFile?gId=36380] "We have already confirmed that we do not purchase any products from the company pointed out by the Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI). In addition to this, we are currently confirming with our primary suppliers to confirm if any relevant company pointed out by ASPI is involved in the commercial flow as secondary and subsequent suppliers. If forced labor is confirmed in any of the suppliers, our Group's "CSR Procurement Guidelines" stipulates the Group will request the primary supplier to take corrective measures, and when the corrective measures cannot be confirmed, the Group will suspend business with the primary supplier." [UNSRCOMM, 23 June 2021: https://spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBase/DownLoadFile?gId=36380] "We have checked all our material transaction records and confirmed that we do not have any direct transactions with the suppliers pointed out in the report. Therefore, we did not conduct further investigation." [Japanese Companies Links to Forced Labor in Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region and Corporate Responsibility, 08 April 2021: https://hrn.or.jp/eng/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/d2bf42ace8fdfc36f7d41d32715bffd3.pdf]"In order to confirm suppliers' efforts to meet the requirements of the CSR Procurement Guidelines, we ask suppliers to fill out a survey (prior to commencing transactions in the case of new transactions and at certain intervals in the case of ongoing transactions (every three years, as a rule)). We provide feedback on the results and the Group's evaluation of suppliers' responses, and the Group communicates with suppliers with low scores in any one of the survey items, such as through individual meetings, and asks them to take corrective measures. The activities based on the CSR Procurement Guidelines for suppliers are targeted at primary suppliers, but we also request primary suppliers to implement the initiatives described in the Guidelines for secondary and subsequent suppliers, and to confirm the implementation status." [UNSRCOMM, 23 June 2021: https://spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBase/DownLoadFile?gId=36380] "We have already confirmed that we do not purchase any products from the company pointed out by the Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI). In addition to this, we are currently confirming with our primary suppliers to confirm if any relevant company pointed out by ASPI is involved in the commercial flow as secondary and subsequent suppliers. If forced labor is confirmed in any of the suppliers, our Group's "CSR Procurement Guidelines" stipulates the Group will request the primary supplier to take corrective measures, and when the corrective measures cannot be confirmed, the Group will suspend bus< iness with the primary supplier." [UNSRCOMM, 23 June 2021: https://spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBase/DownLoadFile?gId=36380]"We are writing in response to your letter to Takeshi Sugiyama, CEO of Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, dated April 27, 2021." [UNSRCOMM, 23 June 2021: https://spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBase/DownLoadFile?gId=36380] "We have exchanged views with the relevant Japanese ministries and agencies on the ASPI report dated March 1, 2020." [UNSRCOMM, 23 June 2021: https://spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBase/DownLoadFile?gId=36380]Moody Co., Ltd. ꏡN gPlQS6244.TWOwner 1 Invesco Capital Management LLC (5.29%) [institution]. Owner 2 The Vanguard Group, Inc. (2.29%) [institution]. Owner 3 Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (1.61%) [institution]. Owner 4 Fuh Hwa Securities Investment Trust Co., Ltd. (1.38%) [institution]. Owner 5 BlackRock Fund Advisors (1.03%) [insitution]. [Source: https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/MOTECH-INDUSTRIES-INC-6496377/company/]Mutti SpA Industria0Nanchang OFilm Technology Co., Ltd. WS f'kIQ5ub/g gPlQSM#067Owner 1 'kIQƖVN gPlQS 0institution0. Owner 2 WS f^mSwlllQS 0institution0. Owner 3 m3W'kReyb gPlQS 0institution0. [Source: https://www.qcc.com/firm/d6b5ae61400b692d1df4d654e07a75ef.html]"sQNWS f'kIQyb gPlQSVFURReQ[SOnUSXf VFUR萎N 2020 t^ 7 g 20 eVNe S^Ngev [SOnUS vQ-NSbWS f'kIQyb gPlQS0 'kIQ\O:NhQtybReTzf6R QON NTj`[l_lĉ [@b gǖXTN_s^I{[_v^EQROvQTlCgv0lQSc~ǏNVQY[7bT,{ Ne:ggvCSRSRBA0VFURZPQ勳Q[ N&{T[‰[E`Q0bN|TTV͑e[Ɖ v^g_1\dkNNVvsQۏLl ^g_0RlQs^lQckv[_0 'kIQ\ǑSygYUv^[ce NYe_0W:N[7bcOO(NTT gR0'kIQ_N\c~:N@b gǖXTcOs^I{0SU0ygv]\OlVTLNSU\_0 " [Statement regarding Nanchang OFILM Technology Co., Ltd. being included in the Entity List by the U.S. Department of Commerce. On July 20, 2020 (EST), the U.S. Department of Commerce released the latest "Entity List", which includes Nanchang OFILM Technology Co., Ltd. OFILM as a global leader in technological innovation and intelligent manufacturing has always abide by laws and regulations and treated all employees equally and fully protected their legitimate rights and interests. The company has continuously passed CSR and RBA certifications from domestic and foreign customers and third-party organizations. The decision made by U.S. Department of Commerce does not conform to the reality. We call on the United States to reconsider its decision and look forward to communicating with the relevant U.S. departments on this matter, hoping to be treated fairly and justly. OFILM will take active and appropriate measures to provide customers with quality products and services as always. OFILM will also continue to provide an equal, friendly and positive working atmosphere and career development path for all employees.] [CWS: http://www.ofilm.com/search.php?name=%E4%BA%8E%E5%8D%97%E6%98%8C%E6%AC%A7%E8%8F%B2%E5%85%89%E7%A7%91%E6%8A%80%E6%9C%89%E9%99%90%E5%85%AC%E5%8F%B8%E8%A2%AB%E7%BE%8E%E5%9B%BD%E5%95%86%E5%8A%A1%E9%83%A8%E5%88%97%E5%85%A5%E5%AE%9E%E4%BD%93%E6%B8%85%E5%8D%95%E5%A3%B0%E6%98%8E&classid=0&cid=0]. 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This announcement is made on a voluntary basis by Guanhua International Holdings Limited (the  Company and its subsidiaries, the  Group ). On July 20, 2020, the Department of Commerce of the United States of America ( U.S. ) decided to impose sanctions on 11 Chinese entities located in the People s Republic of China ( Ch< ina ) for allegedly participating in human rights violations in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region ( Xinjiang ). Sanctions ("Sanctions"). Nanjing Xinyi Cotton Textile Printing and Dyeing Co., Ltd. ( Nanjing Xinyi Cotton ), a subsidiary of the Company, was listed as one of the sanction targets, alleging that the entity was suspected of engaging in forced labor of Xinjiang Uyghurs and other Muslim minorities. The sanctions have resulted in Nanjing Xinyi Cotton facing new restrictions on access to U.S.-made goods, including commodities and technology. The Group is concerned about the allegations that Nanjing Xinyi Cotton is engaged in forced labor and would like to clarify the following: From time to time, the Group recruits employees in various provinces and cities in China through recruitment agents in China, including workers from various ethnic minorities in Xinjiang. To the best of the Group's knowledge, the Group's recruitment work and employment practices have been conducted in accordance with PRC labor laws and regulations. During the critical period from 2018 to 2019, Nanjing Xinyi Cotton recruited a group of workers from Xinjiang ( Xinjiang Workers ) through a local labor agency company in Nanjing.\ The main job duties of Xinjiang workers are to assist in the production of the cotton spinning process, and the relevant duties and responsibilities are in compliance with relevant PRC laws and regulations. The Group has always been committed to meeting customer expectations, respecting employee human rights and upholding corporate social responsibility. In fact, Nanjing Xinyi Mian has provided Xinjiang workers with suitable accommodation with a reasonable degree of privacy, as well as food in line with their religious practices, diet and etiquette. To the Group's knowledge, there is no indication or identification of forced labour during the employment of Xinjiang workers, and there is no evidence to support the allegations against the Group in relation to Nanjing Xinyi Cotton's forced labour. Notwithstanding the above, since the end of 2019, due to changes in business strategy, Nanjing Xinyi Cotton has ceased the production business, as at the relevant moment: (i) the trade war between China and the US has escalated and higher tariffs are imposed on Chinese goods, and the Group has been considering relocating its production base; and (ii) Nanjing Xinyi Cotton has entered into a partnership with Nanjing Binjiang Investment Development Co., Ltd. (a company owned by Nanjing A company controlled by the State Assets Supervision and Administration Office of Jiangning District People s Government) entered into a reclamation and relocation agreement, pursuant to which Nanjing Xinyi Mian agreed to sell the land use rights of the land where Nanjing Xinyi Mian was located. After Nanjing Xinyi Cotton terminated its business, Nanjing Xinyi Cotton has fulfilled its responsibilities to its workers and all workers have been properly compensated in accordance with PRC labor laws and other relevant laws and regulations. The Group believes that due to (i) the sanctions are specifically targeting Nanjing Xinyi Cotton; and (ii) Nanjing Xinyi Cotton has ceased its production business at the end of 2019, so it will not have any significant impact on the Group's operations. As at the date of this announcement, the business operation of the Group is normal. Notwithstanding the above, the Group will closely monitor developments on sanctions and make further announcements in due course.] [OS: http://doc.rongdasoft.com/doc/disclosureDetail?p=h:1208079690 ]*Netpower Technology Co., Ltd. NeQRybN gPlQSM#070 300367.SZOwner 1 ]bOo`NNƖV gPlQS (12.51%) 0institution0. Owner 2 RIQ (8%). Owner 3 [e (5.31%). Owner 4 SeVEOXbN gPlQS-SeOXbvNofeV{eu9SUSNDёOXb (2.53%)0institution0. 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"The company's end customers are mainly domestic government and public security departments. All products and services comply with the laws and regulations of relevant countries and regions. At present, the company's business covers all domestic provinces, municipalities, autonomous regions and parts of Southeast Asia." Said that the company's overseas market revenue mainly comes from Southeast Asia, currently has no business in the United States, and has no plans to conduct business in the United States in the foreseeable future. The company also emphasized that the current production and operation of the company is normal, and the inclusion of the "entity list" this time will not have a substantial impact on the company's daily operations. At the same time, the company has made relevant preparations in advance for possible market risks and continues to promote the replacement of domestic products purchased by hardware facilities and continues to provide customers with high-quality products and services.] [OS: https://finance.sina.com.cn/roll/2020-05-25/doc-iircuyvi4833055.shtml]New Balance, Inc.y"we continue to work on mapping our supply chain further upstream to identify potential risks and to engage with industry stakeholders and experts to better understand what industry actions can be taken to address this risk." [UKMSA19: https://www.newbalance.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-NBUS-NBCA/default/dw3828ec3e/pdf/2019_New_Balance_Human_Trafficking_and_Modern_Slavery_Statement.pdf] "We continue to work on mapping our supply chain further upstream for cotton and other materials to identify potential risks. We are also engaging with a wide variety of industry stakeholders to better understand upstream supply chain risk and due diligence approaches and what actions New Balance can take to uphold the human rights of workers throughout our global supply chain." [UKMSA20: https://www.newbalance.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-NBUS-NBCA/default/dw65b3efc3/pdf/2020_New_Balance_Human_Trafficking_and_Modern_Slavery_Statement.pdf] "The New Balance compliance monitoring program also includes monitoring of strategic processing subcontractors2 to measure performance against zero tolerance issues, including forced labor." [UKMSA20: https://www.newbalance.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-NBUS-NBCA/default/dw65b3efc3/pdf/2020_New_Balance_Human_Trafficking_and_Modern_Slavery_Statement.pdf] "We continue to update and expand our upstream mapping on an ongoing basis to better understand our supply chain network and identify potential risks." [UKMSA20: https://www.newbalance.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-NBUS-NBCA/default/dw65b3efc3/pdf/2020_New_Balance_Human_Trafficking_and_Modern_Slavery_Statement.pdf]"we continue to work on mapping our supply chain further upstream to identify potential risks and to engage with industry stakeholders and experts to better understand what industry actions can be taken to address this risk." [UKMSA19: https://www.newbalance.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-NBUS-NBCA/default/dw3828ec3e/pdf/2019_New_Balance_Human_Trafficking_and_Modern_Slavery_Statement.pdf] "We are also engaging with a wide variety of industry stakeholders to better understand upstream supply chain risk and due diligence approaches and what actions New Balance can take to uphold the human rights of workers throughout our global supply chain." [UKMSA20: https://www.newbalance.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-NBUS-NBCA/default/dw65b3efc3/pdf/2020_New_Balance_Human_Trafficking_and_Modern_Slavery_Statement.pdf] "As part of our work to address forced labor risks beyond Tier One, New Balance is working with other brands and external stakeholders and participating in industry initiatives to identify and tackle forced labor issues further upstream in the supply chain." [UKMSA20: https://www.newbalance.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-NBUS-NBCA/default/dw65b3efc3/pdf/2020_New_Balance_Human_Trafficking_and_Modern_Slavery_Statement.pdf] New Look Retailers Limited="we share the growing concerns and evidence regarding the use of forced labour in the Xinjiang region" [UKFAC, 05 January 2021: https://committees.parliament.uk/publications/4255/documents/43294/default/] "We share industry concerns about the reports of the human rights abuse and the use of the forced labour of Uyghurs and other Turkic and Muslim-majority people (Uyghur workers) in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (Uyghur Region)" [CWS: https://www.newlookgroup.com/sites/default/files/attachments/pdf/xinjiang-uyghur-autonomous-region-uyghur-region-sourcing.pdf]c"We audit our factories annually and work with suppliers and factories on the remediation of root causes of non-compliance" [UKFAC, 05 January 2021: https://committees.parliament.uk/publications/4255/documents/43294/default/] "New Look is a signatory to the Transparency Pledge whose objective is to help the garment industry reach minimum standards for supply chain disclosure, and we have been publishing our Tier 1 factory list on our public website since 2016. As part of our continued commitment to transparency, from March 2020 we additionally started to publish our Wet Processing, Fabric Mills and Tanneries list, which is an ongoing process and is updated regularly. Since 2019 we have worked with Open Apparel Registry (OAR), an open-source, neutral and publicly accessible digital factory database, which outlines the Chinese facilities we work with, alongside other retailers" [UKFAC, 05 January 2021: https://committees.parliament.uk/publications/4255/documents/43294/default/] "Due diligence forms a critical part of our efforts to ensure the highest standards are achieved within our value chain globally and to promote positive and long-lasting change. This includes conducting audits right across our value chain, with a specific focus on higher-risk regions and we a< lso audit beyond principle manufacturing sites. We work with an on-the-ground specialist team, The Reassurance Network, who help us monitor our value chain on an ongoing basis with regular announced and semi announced visits to factories. We aim to be vigilant in identifying any potentially vulnerable workers in the value chain and to any emerging social issues. Going beyond audit activity is central to our social sustainability aims, including for example, conducting worker interviews, cross-checking payment records and mapping migrant workers." [UKFAC, 05 January 2021: https://committees.parliament.uk/publications/4255/documents/43294/default/] "In line with industry peers, our sustainable sourcing strategy focuses on the principal fibres we use; cotton, viscose and polyester. For each fibre, we are moving towards more traceable and more sustainable sources... Using certifications and traceable branded fibres is a key objective in establishing the chain of custody of raw materials and their origins." [UKFAC, 05 January 2021: https://committees.parliament.uk/publications/4255/documents/43294/default/] "We conducted a preliminary risk assessment using data from Tier 1 third party audits... In China, 56% of workers are migrant (local). Although we have no tier 1 or tier 1+ factories registered in Xinjiang region, we are actively mapping our cotton supply chain to ensure that there is no risk of forced labour." [UKMSA21: https://www.newlookgroup.com/sites/default/files/attachments/pdf/modern-slavery-statement-2021.pdf] "In order to integrate human rights considerations into our business, human rights due diligence is part of our risk assessment" [CWS: https://www.newlookgroup.com/sites/default/files/attachments/pdf/human-rights-statement.pdf] "As a responsible retailer, we have decided not to source any type of production and sourcing of any raw material linked to the exploitation and forced labour of Uyghur works. Our suppliers and factories must not source any service, directly or indirectly linked to [the] region whilst these practices continue. We expect all suppliers and factories to be able to identify the source of the raw materials used in New Look products and to maintain records to prove its country of origin." [CWS: https://www.newlookgroup.com/sites/default/files/attachments/pdf/xinjiang-uyghur-autonomous-region-uyghur-region-sourcing.pdf]"When we were made aware of the issues in Xinjiang we proactively communicated with suppliers in China and across our global supply chain to raise everybody s awareness. We outlined actions such as the acceleration of their raw materials mapping activities and increased transparency to ensure we are in no way linked to operations in Xinjiang. In December 2020 we added these actions to our sourcing policy, specifically citing the Xinjiang region which has been communicated to suppliers globally and has now been published in our supplier manual (please see the response to Question 5 below). The manual makes it clear that New Look will not accept any production, raw materials or services linked to the region, and underlines the requirement for evidencing the origin of goods." [UKFAC, 05 January 2021: https://committees.parliament.uk/publications/4255/documents/43294/default/] ""Where appropriate, we partner with expert stakeholders to develop and deliver projects to remediate and deliver acceptable working conditions." [UKFAC, 05 January 2021: https://committees.parliament.uk/publications/4255/documents/43294/default/] "When appropriate we work with suppliers and factories on the remediation of issues identified. When remediation fails to deliver the desired outcomes or is not viable for example due to state backed initiatives, we will act to disengage and find alternative sources." [UKFAC, 05 January 2021: https://committees.parliament.uk/publications/4255/documents/43294/default/] "We identify human rights related risks through collaboration and communication with different stakeholders, our own country team presence, factory visits, supply chain traceability and visibility. If human rights issues are identified, we will seek to both address and understand the root causes of these abuses. We will work with relevant stakeholder groups to drive improvement and remediating them appropriately as per our remediation policy." [CWS: https://www.newlookgroup.com/sites/default/files/attachments/pdf/human-rights-statement.pdf]["Thank you for your letter dated 16 December 2020 regarding information from New Look about its supply chain with regards to the Xinjiang region... we welcome the opportunity to respond to your questions on the matter, which are outlined below." [UKFAC, 05 January 2021: https://committees.parliament.uk/publications/4255/documents/43294/default/]|"Where appropriate, we partner with expert stakeholders to develop and deliver projects to remediate and deliver acceptable working conditions. We remain vigilant to constant changes in labour practices globally through multiple stakeholder groups and local intelligence gathering." [UKFAC, 05 January 2021: https://committees.parliament.uk/publications/4255/documents/43294/default/] "Collaboration with other brands and stakeholder groups, including the ETI and British Retail Consortium, for example, helps supports our own intelligence and activities." [UKFAC, 05 January 2021: https://committees.parliament.uk/publications/4255/documents/43294/default/] "Our partners range from international organisations to local Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) and on the-ground specialists." [CWS: https://www.newlookgroup.com/sites/default/files/attachments/pdf/human-rights-statement.pdf] BCI, Transparency Pledgeu"Last year we mapped six facilities that were linked directly or indirectly to the labour use of Uyghur workers. We worked with our suppliers and have either terminated the relationship, or in most cases, worked with our suppliers to redirect the sourcing route." [UKMSA21: https://www.newlookgroup.com/sites/default/files/attachments/pdf/modern-slavery-statement-2021.pdf]"As members of the Better Cotton Initiative (BCI), we have suppor< ted its suspension of its licensing and assurance activities in the Xinjiang region." [UKFAC, 05 January 2021: https://committees.parliament.uk/publications/4255/documents/43294/default/]Next plcNXTOwner 1 Fidelity Management & Research Co. LLC (9.92%) [institution]. Owner 2 Thornburg Investment Management, Inc. (8.04%) [institution]. Owner 3 BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Ltd. (7.20%) [institution]. Owner 4 Invesco Asset Management Ltd. (4.73%) [institution]. Owner 5 Next Esop Trust (4.06%) [institution]. [Source: https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/NEXT-PLC-9590100/company/] "Forced labour is an inherent risk in many of the countries we source from so NEXT undertakes a continuous process of risk analysis and regularly reviews and adapts our sourcing policies and supply chain audit approach in light of such risks... As part of our approach, we require all of our suppliers, including all our suppliers who use cotton which originates from China, to be contractually bound to follow our Next Code of Practice Principle Standards. These Standards specifically require that our suppliers do not use forced labour." [UKFAC, 09 February 2021: https://committees.parliament.uk/publications/4796/documents/48363/default/] "As part of our 2025 Responsible Sourcing Strategy, we are planning to publish our Tier 3 (raw material) suppliers by the end April 2021." [UKFAC, 09 February 2021: https://committees.parliament.uk/publications/4796/documents/48363/default/] "Our work to ensure that products made or sourced in China (and all other countries we operate in) are produced in compliance with all applicable laws relating to slavery, servitude, forced or compulsory labour or human trafficking is undertaken by our own global Code of Practice (COP) auditing team and the auditing programme we have in place across our Tier 1 and 2 suppliers. Our Code of Practice team, located in our key sourcing locations, are a vital due diligence tool." [UKFAC, 09 February 2021: https://committees.parliament.uk/publications/4796/documents/48363/default/] "Traceability of our full supply chain is a key area of focus given we do not directly source raw materials." [SYR21: https://www.nextplc.co.uk/~/media/Files/N/Next-PLC-V2/documents/cr-reports/next-cr-report-2021.pdf] "We continue to map the raw material sources of our suppliers to provide confidence that the materials used in our products are sourced responsibly in line with our 2025 Responsible Sourcing Strategy." [SYR21: https://www.nextplc.co.uk/~/media/Files/N/Next-PLC-V2/documents/cr-reports/next-cr-report-2021.pdf] "NEXT does not support the use of cotton from Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan or the Xinjiang region of China in our textile products as sourcing cotton from these regions is banned as part of our Cotton Policy. It is our expectation that our suppliers will source cotton in alignment with our Cotton Policy and they make efforts to communicate our concern for this issue down the supply chain. We will continue this ban until we have seen evidence that progress has been made to end the use of forced or child labour. We understand that cotton is an internationally traded commodity and that raw cotton sources are not always easily identifiable" [CWS: https://www.nextplc.co.uk/~/media/Files/N/Next-PLC-V2/documents/corporate-responsibility/our-approach-2021.pdf?] B"NEXT does not directly source any unprocessed raw materials from Xinjiang and our Cotton Sourcing Policy, updated in September 2020, now bans the use of cotton from that region." [UKFAC, 09 February 2021: https://committees.parliament.uk/publications/4796/documents/48363/default/] "We also support suppliers to improve whilst maintaining the business relationship. We will work with their factories, wherever we can, to bring them up to our standards rather than walk away and terminate the relationship if issues arise. This delivers a better outcome for the workers and where we find areas for improvement we create a Corrective Action Plan which we agree with the supplier and factory management, and conduct regular re-audits to verify improvements. Our priority is always to support factories in resolving issues, but we will not continue to work with them indefinitely if there is no willingness on their part to address the issues and improve. To support our suppliers we also have a number of policies and tools available to help address issues we identify." [UKFAC, 09 February 2021: https://committees.parliament.uk/publications/4796/documents/48363/default/] "Suppliers must source in line with our Product Policies, Technical Manuals and COP Standards and requirements as outlined in the contractual Terms and Conditions of Purchase. If a product is found to be non-compliant with our requirements we reserve the right to refuse the products and will work with the supplier to remediate the issue. If this remediation is not successful we would ultimately disengage from the factory and/or supplier. Our focus is on remediation and collaboration with suppliers and their factories to help suppliers to source in line with our Standards." [UKFAC, 09 February 2021: https://committees.parliament.uk/publications/4796/documents/48363/default/] "Many thanks for your letter of 28 January 2021. Set out below is our response to the questions you raised" [UKFAC, 09 February 2021: https://committees.parliament.uk/publications/4796/documents/48363/default/]"We are working closely with our suppliers and industry stakeholders in the most effective and accurate ways to trace our supply chain to Tier 5 (raw materials). We also work collaboratively with relevant NGOs and multi-stakeholder initiatives such as the Ethical Trading Initiative and the British Retail Consortium to share knowledge of challenges and solutions." [SYR21: https://www.nextplc.co.uk/~/media/Files/N/Next-PLC-V2/documents/cr-reports/next-cr-report-2021.pdf]&"NEXT Responsible Sourcing Strategy outlines our approach to ensure the materials we use are sourced through known, responsible or certified routes by 2025. Whilst we do not source raw materials directly, we are... working with our suppliers to ensure we can trace their routes as this enables us to source products in ways which support the replenishment of raw materials, respect the human rights of workers involved in their manufacture and protect natural habitats... Training our product teams and working with our suppliers to help reduce the impact of manufacturing processes on the environment and on the health of those working and living in the communities around the production sites we use." [UKFAC, 09 February 2021: https://committees.parliament.uk/publications/4796/documents/48363/default/] Nike, Inc.NKEQOwner 1 The Vanguard Group Inc. (8.30%) [institution]. Owner 2 Blackrock Inc. (7.02%) [institution]. Owner 3 State Street Corporation (4.28%) [institution]. Owner 4 FMR, LLC (2.24%) [institution]. Owner 5 Bank Of New York Mellon Corporation (1.99%) [institution]. [Source: www.uk.finance.yahoo.com/quote/NKE/holders?p=NKE&.tsrc=fin-srch]"The reported situation in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR) in China is of a scale and complexity that is unprecedented in modern supply chains. We are deeply concerned about reports of forced labor in, and connected to, the XUAR." [AUSMSA20: https://modernslaveryregister.gov.au/statements/file/0f93a6eb-2441-4b27-b03c-ead7232388d4/] " We are concerned about reports of forced labor in, and connected to, the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR) [CWS: https://purpose.nike.com/statement-on-xinjiang] "We are deeply concerned about reports of < forced labour in and connected to the XUAR" [UKBEIS, 03 November 2020: https://committees.parliament.uk/work/593/default/publications/written-evidence/?page=1] "NIKE continually evaluates and updates our systems to identify and address supply chain risks, including those related to forced labor. This process includes information from external sources such as risk assessments for key human rights risks, supplier specific risk profiling based on location, including the employment of vulnerable worker groups, and areas of improvement identified in audits. We also review information on key and emerging risk areas identified through our engagement with external stakeholders. NIKE is working towards mapping these risks further up the supply chain and is expanding engagement with Tier 2 suppliers." [AUSMSA20: https://modernslaveryregister.gov.au/statements/file/0f93a6eb-2441-4b27-b03c-ead7232388d4/] "We regularly audit contract factories, which are monitored on a schedule based on their performance. These assessments take the form of audit visits, both announced and unannounced, to measure against the NIKE Code of Conduct, Code Leadership Standards and local law. NIKE uses both internal and external third-party audits to assess compliance with our requirements and local law. We also monitor conditions at contract factories through audits and assessments by independent organizations, including the Fair Labor Association and the Better Work Programme, a joint project of the International Labour Organization (ILO) and International Finance Corporation (IFC). In FY20, we expanded monitoring into our materials supply chain and logistics providers, conducting 561 total audits and assessments." [AUSMSA20: https://modernslaveryregister.gov.au/statements/file/0f93a6eb-2441-4b27-b03c-ead7232388d4/] "We have been conducting ongoing diligence with our suppliers in China to identify and assess potential risks related to employment of Uyghurs, or other ethnic minorities from XUAR, in other parts of China. In FY20, NIKE took steps to further strengthen our audit protocols to identify emerging risks related to potential labor transfer programs of Uyghurs, or other ethnic minorities, from the XUAR." [AUSMSA20: https://modernslaveryregister.gov.au/statements/file/0f93a6eb-2441-4b27-b03c-ead7232388d4/] "We have been conducting ongoing diligence with our suppliers in China to identify and assess potential forced labor risks related to employment of Uyghurs, or other ethnic minorities from XUAR, in other parts of China. Based on evolving information, we strengthened our audit protocols to identify emerging risks related to potential labor transfer programs." [CWS: https://purpose.nike.com/statement-on-xinjiang] "We are working closely with our suppliers, industry associations, brands and other stakeholders to pilot traceability approaches and map material sources so we can have confidence the materials in our products are responsibly produced." [CWS: https://purpose.nike.com/statement-on-xinjiang]  We have been conducting ongoing diligence with our suppliers in China to identify and assess potential forced labor risks related to employment of Uyghurs, or other ethnic minorities from XUAR, in other parts of China. Based on evolving information, we strengthened our audit protocols to identify emerging risks related to potential labor transfer programs. Our ongoing diligence has not found evidence of employment of Uyghurs, or other ethnic minorities from XUAR, elsewhere in our supply chain& Our ongoing diligence has not found evidence of employment of Uyghurs, or other ethnic minorities from the XUAR, elsewhere in our supply chain in China. [CWS: https://purpose.nike.com/statement-on-xinjiang] "Nike does not directly source any raw materials. However, we do recognise the need to strengthen our visibility into the raw material levels of our supply chain. We are working with stakeholders to assess impacts and options for cotton sourcing both inside and outside the region. We are also working closely with our suppliers on piloting traceability approaches and mapping of material sources to provide greater raw material visibility, so t< hat we can have confidence the materials in our products are responsibly produced." [UKBEIS, 03 November 2020: https://committees.parliament.uk/work/593/default/publications/written-evidence/?page=1] "Prior to making any sourcing or manufacturing decisions, and on an ongoing basis, Nike conducts a thorough geographical risk analysis to create a composite Country Risk Index that integrates data from public sources and yields a rating for each country from 1 (very low risk) to 10 (very high risk). A human rights analysis, with particular emphasis on risks of forced labour indicators, is a key part of that analysis. We continually evaluate and update our systems to identify and address risks in our supply chain, including those related to slavery and human trafficking. This process includes information from external sources, such as risk assessments for key human rights risks, supplier specific risk profiling, and areas for improvement identified in audits. We also review information on key and emerging risk areas identified through our engagement with external stakeholders." [UKBEIS, 03 November 2020: https://committees.parliament.uk/work/593/default/publications/written-evidence/?page=1] "Nike also believes addressing critical human rights risks, such as forced labour, often requires a collective approach. We have long partnered with multi-stakeholder and external organisations such as the Fair Labor Association (FLA) and the ILO s Better Work Programme to address labour risks in our supply chain. Through our partnerships with these and other organisations, we work on a wide range of human rights risks, including those related to forced labour." [UKBEIS, 03 November 2020: https://committees.parliament.uk/work/593/default/publications/written-evidence/?page=1] "To drive transparency and compliance in the supply chain, Nike regularly audits our contract manfacturers, which are monitored on a schedule based on their performance. These assessments take the form of audit visits, both announced and unannounced, to measure against the Nike Code of Conduct, Code Leadership Standards and local law. We use both internal and external third-party audits to complete those assessments. We also monitor conditions at contract manufacturers through audits and assessments by independent organisations, including the Fair Labor Association and the Better Work Programme, a joint project of the ILO and International Finance Corporation (IFC). From June 1, 2019 to May 31, 2020 we conducted 561 total audits and assessments." [UKBEIS, 03 November 2020: https://committees.parliament.uk/work/593/default/publications/written-evidence/?page=1] "In addition to country risk assessments and audits (see above), we also leverage other diligence tools to identify risks of forced labour. For example, in 2019, Nike launched Verite s CUMULUS Forced Labor Screen, a new tool to help identify risks related to the recruitment of foreign migrant workers. This work helps us understand current recruitment practices more deeply and allows us to map overlaps in recruitment agents at both the facility and country level. This allows Nike to identify risks and opportunities to further support our suppliers and their recruiting agents in implementing best practices and serves as an ongoing tool to monitor the effectiveness of programs in addressing and minimising risks related to forced labour." [UKBEIS, 03 November 2020: https://committees.parliament.uk/work/593/default/publications/written-evidence/?page=1] "We continue to engage with all of our suppliers to evaluate compliance with Nike s Code of Conduct and Code Leadership Standards." [Nike response to BHHRC: https://media.business-humanrights.org/media/documents/files/documents/NIKE_STATEMENT_ON_XINJIANG_FINAL.pdf] "Where action is required, Nike works with our suppliers and internal, external, and independent experts to support remediation and capability-building efforts. Working with a wide range of organisations, Nike continuously seeks to improve our approach to evaluating working conditions in our supply chain and w< orking with our suppliers to enhance their capabilities." [UKBEIS, 03 November 2020: https://committees.parliament.uk/work/593/default/publications/written-evidence/?page=1]  A China-based supplier to Nike has stopped hiring employees from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR) and sent all workers from the region back home, the footwear giant said in a statement on Tuesday, amid scrutiny over possible links between its supply chain and forced labor. [Nike Says China-based Supplier Sent All Uyghur Workers Home Amid Forced Labor Allegations, 21 July 2020: https://www.rfa.org/english/news/uyghur/nike-07212020174533.html] " We regularly provide insight and feedback at the request of policymakers on a wide range of public policy issues, including human rights and supply chain integrity, and have not lobbied against the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act, or any other proposed forced labor legislation. [CWS: https://purpose.nike.com/statement-on-xinjiang] "We welcome the opportunity to provide written evidence to this inquiry." [UKBEIS, 03 November 2020: https://committees.parliament.uk/work/593/default/publications/written-evidence/?page=1] Lobbied about H.R. 6210: Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act [https://www.opensecrets.org/federal-lobbying/clients/bills?bid=hr6210-116&id=D000027998&year=2020] "Given this dynamic situation, we are also drawing on expert guidance and working with brands and other stakeholders to consider all available approaches to responsibly address this situation. We have been collaborating with industry associations such as Retail Industry Leaders Association, American Apparel & Footwear Association, National Retail Federation and U.S. Fashion Industry Association and are supportive of the statement released by these organizations on this matter. We will continue to actively collaborate with our partners, stakeholders and other organizations on this issue." [Nike response to BHHRC, March 10 2020: https://media.business-humanrights.org/media/documents/files/documents/NIKE_STATEMENT_ON_XINJIANG_FINAL.pdf] "NIKE takes very seriously any reports about forced labor and we have been engaging with multi- stakeholder working groups to assess collective solutions that will help preserve the integrity of our global supply chains. We will continue to collaborate with industry experts, partners, industry associations, stakeholders and other organizations to understand, evaluate and address this critical global issue" [AUSMSA20: https://modernslaveryregister.gov.au/statements/file/0f93a6eb-2441-4b27-b03c-ead7232388d4/] "NIKE believes addressing critical human rights risks, such as forced labor, often requires a collective approach. NIKE has long partnered with multi-stakeholder and external organizations such as the Fair Labor Association, the International Labour Organization s Better Work Programme, and the Better Cotton Initiative to address labor risks in our supply chain. Through our partnerships with these and other organizations, we work on a wide range of human rights risks, including those related to forced labor." [AUSMSA20: https://modernslaveryregister.gov.au/statements/file/0f93a6eb-2441-4b27-b03c-ead7232388d4/] "In FY20, Nike, joined the Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) Task Force on Forced Labor, a group of representatives from civil society, brands and consultancies with expertise in human rights and forced labor risks to conduct a holistic review of BCI s approach to assurance on decent work and forced labor conditions." [AUSMSA20: https://modernslaveryregister.gov.au/statements/file/0f93a6eb-2441-4b27-b03c-ead7232388d4/] "We are working closely with our suppliers, industry associations, brands and other stakeholders to pilot traceability approaches and map material sources so we can have confidence the materials in our products are responsibly produced." [CWS: https://purpose.nike.com/statement-on-xinjiang] "we have been engaging with multi-stakeholder working groups to assess collective solutions that will help preserve the integrity of our global supply chains...We will continue to co< llaborate with industry associations such as Retail Industry Leaders Association, American Apparel & Footwear Association, National Retail Federation and U.S. Fashion Industry Association as well as with industry experts, partners, stakeholders and other organizations to understand, evaluate and address this critical global issue." [CWS: https://purpose.nike.com/statement-on-xinjiang] "We believe in collaborative approaches. Nike is an active member of the Leadership Group for Responsible Recruitment (LGRR) and on the Steering Committee for Responsible Business Alliance s Responsible Labor Initiative, among other organisations." [UKBEIS, 03 November 2020: https://committees.parliament.uk/work/593/default/publications/written-evidence/?page=1] "We are deeply concerned about reports of forced labour in and connected to the XUAR. We take very seriously any reports about forced labour and engage with our suppliers, industry experts, industry associations, stakeholders and other organisations to understand, evaluate and address any potential connection to this critical global issue." [UKBEIS, 03 November 2020: https://committees.parliament.uk/work/593/default/publications/written-evidence/?page=1] "Nike believes addressing risks of forced labour in our supply chain requires strong collaboration and collective action. Nike was a founding signatory of the Apparel & Footwear Commitment on Responsible Recruitment. The principles in the Commitment focus on addressing risks for forced labour and align with Nike s standards and practices. It builds on the actions of other industry sectors to drive change in how workers are recruited for cross border employment. To further our work and goals on eliminating forced labour risks in our supply chain, Nike is a member of the Leadership Group for Responsible Recruitment (LGRR), an initiative of the Institute for Human Rights and Business (IHRB). In addition, Nike is a member of the Responsible Labor Initiative (RLI), an initiative of the Responsible Business Alliance. Each organisation helps us to advance core aspects of our strategy." [UKBEIS, 03 November 2020: https://committees.parliament.uk/work/593/default/publications/written-evidence/?page=1] ATransparency Pledge, BCI, End Uyghur Forced Labour Call to Action"We frequently convene supplier events, or learning communities, designed to share information on expectations, developments on local policies and legislation, and other sustainability and labour best practices, including those related to management of migrant workers, a challenge that is faced by many of our suppliers and vendors in countries where it is common to recruit workers cross-border. We hold supplier workshops with finished goods and material suppliers across our supply chain, focused on strengthening their management of foreign migrant workers and risks associated with recruitment processes. These workshops have been tailored to address key country risks and to provide suppliers with practical knowledge of recruitment trends, local laws and transnational processes for key recruitment corridors. Recently, Nike has also worked with Verite to develop a responsible recruitment guide and reimbursement tool, aiming to provide guidance on how to effectively implement an employer pays model. The guide seeks to aid suppliers and other stakeholders in navigating the recruitment process, with practical guidance including legal requirements for transitional recruitment, recruitment processes by country, references on fees encountered during recruitment and potential red flags. We have shared the tools with other brands to improve usability and share knowledge and resources with others in our sector." [UKBEIS, 03 November 2020: https://committees.parliament.uk/work/593/default/publications/written-evidence/?page=1] 3Ningbo Boyang Clothing Group Co., Ltd. [lZS m gpƖV gPlQSOwner 1 [lZS mcƖV gPlQS [institution]. Owner 2 4T`T. Owner 3 4bb. [Source:https://www.qcc.com/firm/bc631685ef4c8763005481c0339b56e8.html]B  <ؙ#b/eceuh# }Yc g99%nN}Ybe eu~hNLuv~& UrZWc(u}Yh &^eg[zcSO ["'<ؙ#ISupport XinjiangCotton# 99% of good clothes come from<  good fabrics, Xinjiang long-staple cotton is the world's best & Tang Shi keeps on using good cotton to bring you perfect wearing experience!".] [OS:https://weibo.com/1976tonlion?sudaref=www.google.com]Nintendo Co., Ltd.NTDOYOwner 1 The Master Trust Bank of Japan, Ltd. (Trust Account) (12.67%) [institution]. Owner 2 JP Morgan Chase Bank 380815 (4.98%) [institution]. Owner 3 Custody Bank of Japan, Ltd.(Trust Account) (4.72%) [institution]. Owner 4 The Bank of Kyoto, Ltd. (4.16%) [institution]. Owner 5 The Nomura Trust and Banking Co., Ltd. (MUFJ Bank, Ltd. Retiree Allowance Trust Account) (3.59%) [institution]. [Source: www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/en/stock/information/index.html]) "we have been following our policies for selecting suppliers (including those in China) and exercising due diligence within the framework of our CSR procurement policy, which we disclose to the public" [UNSRCOMM, 07 May 2021: https://spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBase/DownLoadFile?gId=36194]  Nintendo Co., Ltd. requires each of its production partners to complete a written CSR compliance questionnaire each year. Based on various selection criteria, including the results of the questionnaire and the production partner s role in the supply chain, we send personnel to conduct on-site inspections of selected production partners to ascertain the current on-site situation and improvement status. Inn fiscal year ended 31 march 2020, we visited 13 selected production partners. [UNSRCOMM, 07 May 2021: https://spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBase/DownLoadFile?gId=36194]  we pay careful attention to external trends and issues, including our surrounding legal and regulatory environment, and work to appropriately mitigate risks related to our procurement activities by engaging in necessary communication and confirmation with our suppliers [UNSRCOMM, 07 May 2021: https://spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBase/DownLoadFile?gId=36194] "No situation has been found by our due diligence processes to date which would constitute a violation of human rights, nor have we found any instances of forced labor" [UNSRCOMM, 07 May 2021: https://spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBase/DownLoadFile?gId=36194] "No labour conditions described in the report were found by fact-checking our production partners." [HRN Releases Statement on Japanese Companies Links to Forced Labor in Xinjiang UAR, 07 December 2020: https://hrn.or.jp/eng/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/d2bf42ace8fdfc36f7d41d32715bffd3.pdf] "As this is our second year working towards a Modern Slavery Statement under the Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth), our approach was to focus on action plans and our learnings from our first year review. Therefore, in this year our focus was on: 1. Suppliers rated as potentially high/medium geography/product risk in our first year review; 2. Additional suppliers were selected for review where the final assembly was conducted in countries with high geographical risk or high product risk. An overall review was also conducted for our indirect suppliers required to operate the business. We created a risk assessment program to assess our human rights risk exposure using tools such as the,  2018 Global Slavery Index published by the Minderoo Foundation and the U.S Department of Labor s  2018 List of Goods Produced by Child Labor or Forced Labor. As part of the supply chain review, out of over 150 suppliers, 18 new and/or existing suppliers were assessed with a 94% response rate noted. This represents over 50% of our annual supplier spend. Of the total 18 suppliers assessed:% We noted that some of our suppliers have higher geographical risks as they operate in potentially higher risk countries. % Additionally, we noted that there are products that have been identified by the U.S Department of Labor s  2018 List of Goods Produced by Child Labor or Forced Labor as having a higher product risk, such as electronics and merchandise using textiles." [AUSMSA21: https://modernslaveryregister.gov.au/statements/file/75c0ec6e-1e2f-4c83-8d90-a25bb96db18d/]  we also require our direct suppliers to notify upstream suppliers about our guidelines on our behalf and to require their agreement and compliance. The division in charge of on-site inspection of production partners has also established a certification system for procurement, and is continu< ously training members who conduct on-site inspections [UNSRCOMM, 07 May 2021: https://spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBase/DownLoadFile?gId=36194] "Thank you for your letter to our President dated 12 March 2021" [UNSRCOMM, 07 May 2021: https://spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBase/DownLoadFile?gId=36194] "Nintendo Co., Ltd. has not introduced a mechanism to address human rights violations with civil society organizations or local governments" [UNSRCOMM, 07 May 2021: https://spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBase/DownLoadFile?gId=36194] Nokia CorporationFINOKIAOwner 1 Solidium Oy (Investment Company) (5.30%) [institution]. Owner 2 The Vanguard Group, Inc. (2.59%) [institution]. Owner 3 Norges Bank Investment Management (2.25%) [institution]. Owner 4 Keskininen Tyelkevakuutusyhti Varma (1.73%) [institution]. Owner 5 Keskininen Elkevakuutusyhti Ilmarinen (1.42%) [institution]. [Source: www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/NOKIA-OYJ-56358470/company/] u"We have supplier assessment and tracking processes and procedures and conduct due diligence supplier audits and assessments on an ongoing basis, including in-depth onsite audits. Forced labour, discrimination and disciplinary practices are standard components of our due diligence activities" [UNSRCOMM, 07 May 2021: https://spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBase/DownLoadFile?gId=36205] "We have adopted the RBA requirements and incorporated those as part of Nokia Supplier requirements for our supply chain. We monitor our supply chain through online assessments such as EcoVadis and through onsite audits based on SA8000 methodology. In addition to the audits carried out and planned as described in response to question 3 below, we have conducted additional focused risk assessments across our operations and supply chains. We have also updated and carried out training sessions for our suppliers globally concentrating on modern slavery. We have enhanced our Corporate Responsibility auditing guidelines to communicate our requirements concerning the treatment of ethnic or any other minorities and appropriate actions to be taken. We have also set up related key performance indicators in our existing monitoring programs and will report our annual progress against these indicators." [UNSRCOMM, 07 May 2021: https://spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBase/DownLoadFile?gId=36205] "Our due diligence consists of contractual requirements, onsite and online audits of suppliers and an awareness and capability-building program. While our own monitoring is concentrated around Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers, there is a contractual requirement that suppliers cascade the requirements to the next tier and conduct the related due diligence. Our onsite audit program is aligned with SA8000 methodology and includes document reviews, interviews with managers and employees, site visits, inspections of facilities, production lines, and warehouses. Our general audit covers the full set of supplier requirements, including corporate responsibility (CR) requirements, and is often used with new high-risk suppliers or suppliers where there has been significant change in business or location. In addition, we conduct specific in-depth CR audits on our existing suppliers. In 2020, we conducted 27 audits against our full set of supplier requirements and 24 in-depth CR audits. Two of these audits were conducted through our customers Joint Audit Cooperation (JAC) framework and seven through Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Validated Assessment Program (VAP) audits which we cross-recognize. In 2020, audits were carried out in China, Mexico and Morocco and reached a total of around 30,050 supplier employees. All nonconformities were analyzed by the Nokia Sustainable Procurement Team. None were related to the allegations in this letter. Our conclusions were shared with the suppliers and we subsequently amended our training materials to address those concerns, and to improve based on what we learned. In 2020, online assessments of suppliers dramatically increased as a result of limitations on the conduct of physical audits due to the pandemic." [UNSRCOMM, 07 May 2021: https://spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBase/DownLoadFile?gId=36205] "In 2020, Ethics and Compliance: Launched a unique compliance initiative in NSB China called Project Reflector to: 1 identify the top three risks associated with China business operations 2 review and update internal controls and monitoring measures of the top three risks 3 track the comp< letion status of risk management actions on a regular basis" [SYR20: https://www.nokia.com/sites/default/files/2021-04/Nokia_People_and_Planet_Report_2020.pdf] "Please find attached our response to the questions posed in your letter to Nokia of 12 March 2021." [UNSRCOMM, 07 May 2021: https://spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBase/DownLoadFile?gId=36205] "We continued our collaboration with the Joint Audit Cooperation (JAC) initiative, an association of some of the world s largest telecom operators." [UNSRCOMM, 07 May 2021: https://spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBase/DownLoadFile?gId=36205] Oculus>OPPO^NyRO gPlQS [OPPO Guangdong Mobile Communication Co., Ltd.]iOwner 1^N'kRc gPlQS [institution]. [Source: https://www.qcc.com/firm/f1a9885646b6524c940635e00e22fce5.html] OSWAL GROUPPacific Coast ProducersPanasonic CorporationPCRFYOwner 1 Panasonic Corporation (4.89%) [institution]. Owner 2 Nomura Asset Management Co., Ltd. (3.33%) [institution]. Owner 3 Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Asset Management Co., Ltd. (3.18%) [institution]. Owner 4 BlackRock Fund Advisors (2.74%) [institution]. Owner 5 The Vanguard Group, Inc. (2.24%) [institution]. [Source: www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/PANASONIC-CORPORATION-6492473/company/]"Our company conducts on-site CSR audits of select major suppliers and with other suppliers when the results of the CSR self-assessments indicate that there may be a CSR compliance issue" [UNSRCOMM, 10 May 2021: https://spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBase/DownLoadFile?gId=36208] "Panasonic is focused on continuously improving our policies and practices, including through reviewing the operations of our suppliers across the globe, and continues to invest in CSR initiatives to ensure against human rights infringements. We regularly receive guidance from human rights / CSR / compliance experts and business associations on implementation of international human rights principles. In doing so, we are also reviewing our global human rights and supply chain policies, sustainable organizational structure, and effective training programs" [UNSRCOMM, 10 May 2021: https://spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBase/DownLoadFile?gId=36208] "Thank you for contacting Panasonic in relation to the important work that the UN Human Rights Council is involved in" [UNSRCOMM, 10 May 2021: https://spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBase/DownLoadFile?gId=36208] Patagonia"e support the Fair Labor Association s call for an immediate end to forced labor and other human rights abuses against Uighurs in China. We ve been horrified by what we ve read in the media regarding a systemic, planned effort to force the country s population of ethnic minorities into lives of factory work and a program to change their basic beliefs. " [CWS, 12 March 2020: https://www.patagoniaworks.com/press/2020/3/12/patagonia-statement-on-xinjiang] "We are deeply saddened and extremely concerned to continue to read reports about forced labor and other human rights abuses against Uighurs and other ethnic minorities in Xinjiang, China." [CWS, 23 July 2020: https://www.patagoniaworks.com/press/2020/7/23/update-patagonia-statement-on-xinjiang]%"Patagonia has done the painstaking and important work of mapping the source of our products to the farm level" [CWS, 12 March 2020: https://www.patagoniaworks.com/press/2020/3/12/patagonia-statement-on-xinjiang] "In accordance with guidance from the Fair Labor Association (FLA), we are actively exiting the Xinjiang region.... We have also communicated to our global suppliers that both fiber and manufacturing in Xinjiang is prohibited." [CWS, 23 July 2020: https://www.patagoniaworks.com/press/2020/7/23/update-patagonia-statement-on-xinjiang]"As cofounders and active, accredited members of the Fair Labor Association, we ve worked to improve supply chain transparency standards and lead with best practices so that our customers can feel confident that their products are made without being tainted by human trafficking, child labor or forced labor. " [CWS, 12 March 2020: https://www.patagoniaworks.com/press/2020/3/12/patagonia-statement-on-xinjiang] #Peacebird Group Co., Ltd. *Ys^ƖV gPlQS{Owner 1 __ls^. Owner 2 4b_R. Owner 3 __ll. Owner 4 sNO. [Source: https://www.qcc.com/firm/eda122e82b21d32681375d24a2b9e986.html]"#b/eceuh# /eceuh qQ Te\-NV[_] " ["#I support Xinjiang cotton# Support Xinjiang cotton, we hold a  Chinese heart loving for fashion together [heart] "] [OS: https://weibo.com/pbpeacebird]!Peak (China) Co., Ltd. 9SKQ-NV gPlQSOwner 1l]lSO gPlQS [institution]. Owner 2l]8lXSOSU\ gPlQS [institution]. Owner 3l]\SOSU\ gPlQS [insitution]. Owner 4y^v\SOSU\ gPlQS [institution]. Owner 5NSmVS CgbDTOON gPTO [institution]. [Source: https://www.qcc.com/firm/cd723a210f0f2452ce07a82c493cae77.html]"-NVTLr-NV << #9SKQNvǑ-euh##b/eceuh#. #9SKQNvǑ-euh# \O:N-NVTLr bNNvǑ-euh0-NVh-NVTLr-NV #b/eceuh# " ["Chinese brand made in China! << #Peak has been purchasing Xinjiang cotton##I support Xinjiang cotton#. #Peak has been purchasing Xinjiang cotton# As a Chinese brand, we have been purchasing Xinjiang cotton and Chinese cotton! Chinese brands are made in China! #I support Xinjiang Cotton#!"] [OS: https://weibo.com/peakchina])Peking Founder Group Co., Ltd. S'YeckƖV gPlQSOwner 1S'YDN~% gPlQS [institution]. Owner 2SNbmbD{t gPlQS [institution]. [Source: https://www.qcc.com/firm/a645858fdeabaec9ac670e8547e1c08c.html]Primark< IE"We are extremely concerned by reports of human rights abuses in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of China (XUAR)" [UKFAC, November 2020: https://committees.parliament.uk/publications/3532/documents/33784/default/] 6 "In response to reports regarding alleged human rights abuses and the use of forced labour in the XUAR, we have taken the decision to double the number of audits we conduct in other regions of China as an additional safeguard." [UKFAC, November 2020: https://committees.parliament.uk/publications/3532/documents/33784/default/] "In situations where systemic risks are believed to be heightened  including in China  we reduce the maximum time between audits to six months. For the most serious risks we reduce the frequency even further on a case-by-case basis. The audits are conducted by our own team as referenced above, or by carefully selected third party auditors, and the results are reviewed by expert report reviewers in our Head Quarters Central Support Team." [UKFAC, November 2020: https://committees.parliament.uk/publications/3532/documents/33784/default/] "Primark has been tracking the allegations and developments around Xinjiang and we are concerned by the inability to carry out our usual Ethical Trade activities. In short: we are unable to undertake the due diligence or auditing that we would normally carry out when allegations of practices like forced labour emerge" [UKFAC, November 2020: https://committees.parliament.uk/publications/3532/documents/33784/default/] "Where assessments or third-party allegations highlight an extreme risk of forced or child labour in our supply chain, we work with experts to conduct deeper dive audits which employ worker-centric and forensic auditing techniques... Examples of this include... the Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region of China (XUAR), from where we have banned all sourcing and production from all levels of the supply chain." [UKMSA20: https://primark.a.bigcontent.io/v1/static/Primark-MSA-2020] "This led to our decision in September 2020 to instruct all our suppliers to cease all sourcing of anything that goes into making a Primark product  including cotton and non-cotton fabric, fibres, and all other materials and labour  from the XUAR." [UKFAC, November 2020: https://committees.parliament.uk/publications/3532/documents/33784/default/] "Primark stopped sourcing any products from the Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region of China (XUAR) in 2019 due to our inability to gain the necessary access to undertake audits in the region. " [Source: LCD15, 16 November 2021]"In September 2020 we mandated to all our suppliers (whose factories make products on behalf of Primark) that they cannot produce anything for Primark using any products, materials, components, or labour originating in any way from the Region. " Over the past year, we have been running an extensive engagement programme with all our suppliers to help reinforce our position on the importance of supply chain transparency including not sourcing from the XUAR. As part of this, we asked for suppliers acknowledgement and compliance with our position, specifically naming a number of organisations from which they could not source." [Source: LCD15, 16 November 2021]/"Primark welcomes the opportunity to submit evidence to this inquiry." [UKFAC, November 2020: https://committees.parliament.uk/publications/3532/documents/33784/default/] "Primark discloses limited steps taken to address the risks of alleged Uyghur forced labor, namely, that it has engaged with representatives of rightsholders as well as of several governments and and that it has banned all sourcing and production from the region" [Know The Chain Primark Company Scorecard: https://knowthechain.org/wp-content/uploads/2021_KTC_AF_Scorecard_Primark.pdf] We have been working on this matter for many months in consultation across our industry and with various experts...We continue to participate in several brands working groups on the issue and are part of the ETI Working Group on Xinjiang (a group which Primark called for back in 2019). We will remain in touch with our other stakeholders, including governments and international institutions." [UKFAC, November 2020: https://committees.parliament.uk/publications/3532/documents/33784/default/] "the Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region of China (XUAR), from where we have banned all sourcing and production from all levels of the supply chain" [UKMSA20: https://primark.a.bigcontent.io/v1/static/Primark-MSA-2020] "Primark has never before been forced to withdraw from a region as a result of no longer being able to carry out due diligence in compliance with our Ethical Trade Pr< ogramme& Our initial response to the situation in Xinjiang began in October 2019, when we made the decision to end our relationship with the only factory from which we sourced finished goods in the XUAR (out of 525 factories in China as a whole)." [UKFAC, November 2020: https://committees.parliament.uk/publications/3532/documents/33784/default/] Based on our knowledge of cotton and fibre supply chains we have now taken measures to remove any connection to Xinjiang from our supply chain. In 2019, due to the inability to undertake robust, safe and reliable audits as per the terms of our Code of Conduct, Primark ceased working with the only garment factory on our approved supplier list that was located in Xinjiang. In February 2020 we ceased further implementation in the XUAR of Primark s Sustainable Cotton Programme, which had started in early 2019. In September 2020, we wrote to all Primark suppliers requiring them to cease procurement of all materials that in whole, or in part, originate from Xinjiang, and banned any employment of labour from the region. Cotton is the material we are most exposed to from the XUAR. It is of a particular quality, but it can be replaced." [UKFAC, November 2020: https://committees.parliament.uk/publications/3532/documents/33784/default/] Puma SEzGNvOwner 1 Pinault Francois Family (28.40%) [individual]. Owner 2 Kering SA (9.87%) [institution]. Owner 3 BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Ltd. (3.42%) [institution]. Owner 4 Morgan Stanley Asia Ltd. (Investment Management) (1.78%) [institution]. Owner 5 The Vanguard Group, Inc. (1.73%) [institution]. [Source: www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/PUMA-SE-436505/company/]"We are aware of an increased human rights risk in various sourcing countries for the apparel and footwear industries" [UKMSA20: https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwii7M3SjKD1AhVUeMAKHfm5BaEQFnoECAQQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fudg-about-puma-prod-endpoint.azureedge.net%2F-%2Fmedia%2Ffiles%2Fpdf%2Fsustainability%2Freports%2Fmodern-slavery-and-human-trafficking-statement-2020-24062021.pdf%3Frev%3D2cb33b16f6e4460a816c69c482744939&usg=AOvVaw0dKfwl7CZOuxTURVhaQ4jI]%"we have engaged with our suppliers to map the facilities upstream of our supply chains, which also include the origin of raw materials." [UKMSA20: https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwii7M3SjKD1AhVUeMAKHfm5BaEQFnoECAQQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fudg-about-puma-prod-endpoint.azureedge.net%2F-%2Fmedia%2Ffiles%2Fpdf%2Fsustainability%2Freports%2Fmodern-slavery-and-human-trafficking-statement-2020-24062021.pdf%3Frev%3D2cb33b16f6e4460a816c69c482744939&usg=AOvVaw0dKfwl7CZOuxTURVhaQ4jI] "As part of our actions to identify and mitigate risks,we carry out due diligence and assessments which include: " Suppliers' selection through a careful screening process to engage only with business partners who share our commitment to uphold the highest labor standards; Conducting regular announced and unannounced audits as well as third-party assessments from the Fair Labor Association (FLA) to better understand local contexts and leverage opportunities; " Formal accreditation of PUMAs vendor compliance program through the Fair Labor Association (latest accreditation in 2019); " Partnering with the Better Work Program of the International Labor Organization in those countries where Better Work and PUMA are active (Bangladesh, Cambodia, Indonesia, Vietnam); " Identification of regional specific Human Rights risks by engaging in an active dialogue with local stakeholders including NGOs, unions and suppliers; " Setting up a direct hotline for supply chain workers to raise their concerns; " Joining industry initiatives for mapping and remediating the most complex challenges; and " Reporting annually progress towards our sustainability goals through our annual report." [UKMSA20: https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwii7M3SjKD1AhVUeMAKHfm5BaEQFnoECAQQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fudg-about-puma-prod-endpoint.azureedge.net%2F-%2Fmedia%2Ffiles%2Fpdf%2Fsustainability%2Freports%2Fmodern-slavery-and-human-trafficking-statement-2020-24062021.pdf%3Frev%3D2cb33b16f6e4460a816c69c482744939&usg=AOvVaw0dKfwl7CZOuxTURVhaQ4jI] " All PUMA suppliers (Tier 1) as well as all PUMA Core Suppliers (Tier 2) are regularly assessed for compliance with our Code of Conduct." [UKMSA20: https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwii7M3SjKD1AhVUeMAKHfm5BaEQFnoECAQQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fudg-about-puma< -prod-endpoint.azureedge.net%2F-%2Fmedia%2Ffiles%2Fpdf%2Fsustainability%2Freports%2Fmodern-slavery-and-human-trafficking-statement-2020-24062021.pdf%3Frev%3D2cb33b16f6e4460a816c69c482744939&usg=AOvVaw0dKfwl7CZOuxTURVhaQ4jI] "PUMA will continue to implement the recommendations outlined in our Corporate and Supply Chain Risk Assessments. In addition, we have commissioned a new risk assessment specific to Forced Labor in the supply chain, which will give us an updated external view on our progress made and potential improvement areas. We will keep on improving and formalizing our ongoing risk management processes to better identify, prevent, mitigate and account for risks within our supply chains. We request core Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers to conduct due diligence on their own operations and supply chains." wii7M3SjKD1AhVUeMAKHfm5BaEQFnoECAQQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fudg-about-puma-prod-endpoint.azureedge.net%2F-%2Fmedia%2Ffiles%2Fpdf%2Fsustainability%2Freports%2Fmodern-slavery-and-human-trafficking-statement-2020-24062021.pdf%3Frev%3D2cb33b16f6e4460a816c69c482744939&usg=AOvVaw0dKfwl7CZOuxTURVhaQ4jI] "Our team of experts regularly audits our suppliers, initiates training and requires reporting on current sustainability and compliance issues. Every manufacturer seeking to work with the PUMA brand is required to successfully complete a full and lengthy compliance audit regarding social and environmental standards, before becoming an authorized PUMA supplier... Thereafter,our manufacturers are re-audited annually for compliance with our standards." [UKBEIS, 03 November 2020: https://committees.parliament.uk/writtenevidence/13793/pdf/] "Once we became aware of the ASPI report, we immediately reviewed our supply chain in China with regards to potential issues of forced labor." [UKBEIS, 03 November 2020: https://committees.parliament.uk/writtenevidence/13793/pdf/] "To keep our knowledge up to date, we have conducted a human rights screening and two human rights risk assessments within the last years." [UKBEIS, 03 November 2020: https://committees.parliament.uk/writtenevidence/13793/pdf/] "As a long-term accredited member of the Fair Labor Association, we carry out or commission frequent social compliance audits at all PUMA supplier factories worldwide. These audits cover specifically compliance to labor law and human rights" [UKBEIS, 03 November 2020: https://committees.parliament.uk/writtenevidence/13793/pdf/] "At PUMA, we have conducted a human rights screening and two human rights risk assessments within the last years... The results of these assessments were taken into consideration for the further development of our human rights policies, targets and programs. For example,we extended our supply chain auditing program to cover also our major tier 2 suppliers and setup a responsible sourcing policy." [UKBEIS, 03 November 2020: https://committees.parliament.uk/writtenevidence/13793/pdf/] "We had already raised this issue with partners who we collaborate with in terms of monitoring Tier 3 suppliers (yarn suppliers). We continue to observe the case and conduct further investigations. Since the publication of ASPI s report we have reached out to our cotton-based garment manufacturers and mapped the origin of the yarns they are using. In parallel we have contacted the company Huafu and established that production of Huafu yarns used by PUMA suppliers is limited to two manufacturing units of Huafu, namely their production unit in Vietnam and their production unit in the Zhejiang province in Eastern China." [PUMA's response: https://media.business-humanrights.org/media/documents/files/documents/Puma.pdf] "We have required our suppliers to source only sustainable cotton, grown in farms which are licensed or certified as having good farming and human rights standards, or recycled cotton." [UKMSA20: https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwii7M3SjKD1AhVUeMAKHfm5BaEQFnoECAQQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fudg-about-puma-prod-endpoint.azureedge.net%2F-%2Fmedia%2Ffiles%2Fpdf%2Fsustainability%2Freports%2Fmodern-slavery-and-human-< trafficking-statement-2020-24062021.pdf%3Frev%3D2cb33b16f6e4460a816c69c482744939&usg=AOvVaw0dKfwl7CZOuxTURVhaQ4jI] "A thorough review of our supply chain has confirmed that the allegations made against our brand regarding forced labor in Western China are incorrect, since PUMA has no business relationship with factories located in Xinjiang." [UNSRCOMM, 07 May 2021: https://spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBase/DownLoadFile?gId=36200] "Our team of experts regularly audits our suppliers, initiates training and requires reporting on current sustainability and compliance issues." [UNSRCOMM, 07 May 2021: https://spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBase/DownLoadFile?gId=36200] "Once we became aware of the ASPI report  Uyghurs for Sale and allegations around forced labor in our supply chain, we immediately reviewed our supply chain in China for such forced labor issues" [UNSRCOMM, 07 May 2021: https://spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBase/DownLoadFile?gId=36200] "we extended our supply chain compliance auditing program to cover also our major tier 2 suppliers and setup a responsible sourcing policy." [UNSRCOMM, 07 May 2021: https://spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBase/DownLoadFile?gId=36200] "The allegations are severe and we are closely monitoring the situation. We had already raised this issue with partners who we collaborate with in terms of monitoring Tier 3 suppliers (yarn suppliers). We continue to observe the case and conduct further investigations." [Brand responses to Baptist World Aid Australia, 13 March 2021: https://baptistworldaid.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Uyghur_Forced_Labour_-_Brand_Responses.pdf] "It has been the long-standing practice of PUMA to continuously and rigorously monitor our supply chain and conduct human rights due diligence on all of our suppliers globally, including those in major production hubs such as Vietnam, Bangladesh and China. [...] To implement our Code of Conduct, we maintain a team of 20 experts who regularly audit our suppliers around the world and train those suppliers via roundtables in the purchasing regions on current sustainability issues. We also refer to audits conducted by independent third party auditors, which have particular expertise in this field. Every manufacturer of PUMA has to go through a compliance audit for social and environmental standards before starting the business relationship. Only those manufacturers who pass this audit are included in our supplier base. [...] In order to check compliance with human rights at the second level of our supply chain, a few years ago we decided to include our most important manufacturers of materials and components in our audit program." [CWS: https://about.puma.com/en/sustainability/social/pumasresponsetoaspi] A spokesperson for Puma told the Guardian that "based on all the information we obtained through our investigations, and the traceability controls we put in place in our supply chain, we are confident that we do not source cotton from the Xinjiang region." [A response to the Guardian's enquiry about the STRG_F report, 5 May 2022: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/may/05/xinjiang-cotton-found-adidas-puma-hugo-boss-tops-researchers-claim-uyghur]" For 2021, we required again that all of our suppliers exclusively source cotton from more sustainable sources for PUMA products" [UNSRCOMM, 07 May 2021: https://spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBase/DownLoadFile?gId=36200]"We are writing to you today in response to your letter dated October 16th to Ben Hughes, General Manager PUMA UK, Ireland and Benelux." [UKBEIS, 03 November 2020: https://committees.parliament.uk/writtenevidence/13793/pdf/] "We are writing to you today in response to your letter dated March 12 to Bjrn Gulden, CEO PUMA SE." [UNSRCOMM, 07 May 2021: https://spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBase/DownLoadFile?gId=36200]B"PUMA has been engaged with the Fair Labor Association and International Labor Organization Better Work program for many years." [UKBEIS, 03 November 2020: https://committees.parliament.uk/writtenevidence/13793/pdf/ ; See also: UNSRCOMM, 07 May 2021: https://spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBase/DownLoadFile?gId=36200] "Another building block of our human rights policy is steadily increasing the proportion of materials from certified sources, such as cotton, polyester or leather. For example, last year 99.5% of our polyester, 98% of our leather and 100% of our cotton came from more sustainable sources such as the Better Cotton Initiative or the Leather Working Group, while our polyester is either recycled, or certified by bluesign and/or Oeko-tex." [CWS: https://about.puma.com/en/sustainability/social/pumasresponsetoaspi]"In addition, we organize annual supplier round table meetings in all major sourcing regions. During these meetings, we train our suppliers on selected sustainability topics. During the last twoyears,we also trained our suppliers on forced labor, for example with the help of the Intern< ational Organization of Migration." [UKBEIS, 03 November 2020: https://committees.parliament.uk/writtenevidence/13793/pdf/]=PVH Corporation (inc. Tommy Hilfiger B.V., Calvin Klein Inc.)PVHYOwner 1 FMR, LLC (12.97%) [institution]. Owner 2 The Vanguard Group, Inc. (11.01%) [institution]. Owner 3 Pzena Investment Management Llc (10.75%) [institution]. Owner 4 Blackrock Inc. (6.64%) [institution]. Owner 5 Wellington Management Group, LLP (6.11%) [institution]. [Source: www.uk.finance.yahoo.com/quote/PVH/holders?p=PVH&.tsrc=fin-srch] "We are deeply troubled by the reports of mistreatment and coercive labor practices involving Uighur and other minorities inside and outside Xinjiang Province" [PVH's response: https://www.business-humanrights.org/en/latest-news/pvhs-response-2/] "we take seriously recent reports about mistreatment and/or coercive labor practices involving Uighur and other minorities inside and outside of Xinjiang Province. This situation is extremely complex, and feasible, comprehensive, and sustainable solutions will require industry, civil society and government to participate willingly in open and honest dialogue." [Brand responses to Baptist World Aid Australia, 13 March 2021: https://baptistworldaid.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Uyghur_Forced_Labour_-_Brand_Responses.pdf] V"We monitor our business partners when possible to verify that they adhere to this requirement and require them in all instances to certify on their own that they do." [PVH's response: https://www.business-humanrights.org/en/latest-news/pvhs-response-2/] "We continually monitor compliance with our CR requirements, including the prohibitions against forced and involuntary labor, and address identified risks or violations. We conduct pre-sourcing assessments at all Level 1 and key Level 2 factories before they are allowed to produce product for us. We also conduct regular audits once production begins, work closely with factories to remediate any identified deficiencies and, when necessary, terminate supplier factories that fail to comply with our policies, procedures or guidelines." [AUSMSA20: https://modernslaveryregister.gov.au/statements/file/ee23e018-00c3-41cd-9d1e-440c9e01d67b/] "We continue to conduct due diligence throughout our supply chain, including where possible within China, to verify that our business partners adhere to this requirement. This includes implementing in China and elsewhere enhanced due diligence consistent with expert advice, such as the Center for Strategic and International Studies' forced labor "red flags." We require in all instances that all business partners certify to their compliance." [CWS: https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwjK3rXVnr71AhUSQkEAHbqaCLUQFnoECAQQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tweedekamer.nl%2Fdownloads%2Fdocument%3Fid%3Dbcbf93b6-28fb-432d-9a04-5c13ba138aed%26title%3DPosition%2520paper%2520Tommy%2520Hilfiger%2520t.b.v.%2520hoorzitting%2Frondetafelgesprek%2520Ketenimpact%2520Oeigoerse%2520dwangarbeid%2520d.d.%252025%2520november%25202020.pdf&usg=AOvVaw3-u8oIrKgmHf8syOPXdQ7y] "Consistent with this action, PVH is working in partnership with our suppliers and is engaged in industry conversations on traceability and verification tools and approaches to ensure that our supply chain has no exposure to Xinjiang." [CWS: https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwjK3rXVnr71AhUSQkEAHbqaCLUQFnoECAQQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tweedekamer.nl%2Fdownloads%2Fdocument%3Fid%3Dbcbf93b6-28fb-432d-9a04-5c13ba138aed%26title%3DPosition%2520paper%2520Tommy%2520Hilfiger%2520t.b.v.%2520hoorzitting%2Frondetafelgesprek%2520Ketenimpact%2520Oeigoerse%2520dwangarbeid%2520d.d.%252025%2520november%25202020.pdf&usg=AOvVaw3-u8oIrKgmHf8syOPXdQ7y] "Forced labor is a zero-tolerance issue, as stated in our long-standing code of conduct and vendor agreement and policies, and any confirmed instances of forced labor by our suppliers will result in termination of the business relationship." [PVH statement: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fb5939c48d5415dcd8cb508/t/605d1a00859e5642b7fadf0b/1616714240482/PVH+Corp+Statement+on+Xinjiang.pdf ; statement reportedl withdrawn 25 March 2021 (see https://www.forcedlabourfashion.org/forcedlabourfashion-cowards)] "We continue to conduct due diligence throughout our supply chain, including where possible within China, to verify that our business partners adhere to this requirement. This includes implementing in China and elsewhere enhanced due diligence consistent with expert advice, such as the Center for Strategic and International Studies' forced labor "red flags." We require in all instances that all business partners certify to their co< mpliance." [PVH statement: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fb5939c48d5415dcd8cb508/t/605d1a00859e5642b7fadf0b/1616714240482/PVH+Corp+Statement+on+Xinjiang.pdf ; statement reportedl withdrawn 25 March 2021 (see https://www.forcedlabourfashion.org/forcedlabourfashion-cowards)] "PVH added Xinjiang Province to the jurisdictions subject to our Restricted Jurisdictions Policy, which can be found in our Corporate Responsibility Supply Chain Guidelines, two years ago in January 2019. Under the Policy, we do not, and prohibit our licensees from, producing finished goods in Xinjiang." [PVH statement: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fb5939c48d5415dcd8cb508/t/605d1a00859e5642b7fadf0b/1616714240482/PVH+Corp+Statement+on+Xinjiang.pdf ; statement reportedl withdrawn 25 March 2021 (see https://www.forcedlabourfashion.org/forcedlabourfashion-cowards)] "Our long-term strategy includes realignment and reduction of suppliers within our supply chain to enhance agility and our initiatives around sustainability and our consumer value proposition, resulting in us ending all business relationships with any factories and mills that produce garments or fabric, or use cotton grown, in Xinjiang. Consistent with this action, PVH is working in partnership with our suppliers and is engaged in industry conversations on traceability and verification tools and approaches to ensure that our supply chain has no exposure to Xinjiang." [PVH statement: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fb5939c48d5415dcd8cb508/t/605d1a00859e5642b7fadf0b/1616714240482/PVH+Corp+Statement+on+Xinjiang.pdf ; statement reportedl withdrawn 25 March 2021 (see https://www.forcedlabourfashion.org/forcedlabourfashion-cowards)] "Our longstanding pledge to support workers rights is captured in our  A Shared Commitment code of conduct, which requires our business partners to comply with International Labor Organization Standards, including the elimination of all forms of forced labor. We regularly monitor our business partners to verify that they adhere to this requirement" Our longstanding pledge to support workers rights is captured in our  A Shared Commitment code of conduct, which requires our business partners to comply with International Labor Organization Standards, including the elimination of all forms of forced labor. We regularly monitor our business partners to verify that they adhere to this requirement" [CWS: https://www.pvh.com/-/media/Files/pvh/responsibility/PVH-A-Shared-Commitment.pdf] "Given the challenges with current recruitment systems, migrant workers can be disproportionately vulnerable to forced and involuntary labor. PVH worked with an external partner to identify high-risk countries for migrant labor. To enhance further our monitoring capability relating to forced and involuntary labor risks, in early 2020, we developed and deployed a supplementary assessment tool as part of the factory audit for supplier and licensee factories in high-risk countries that is focused on recruitment practices and treatment of migrant labor. In parallel, we have deepened our engagement with suppliers on the payment of recruitment fees and other migrant labor issues" [AUSMSA20: https://modernslaveryregister.gov.au/statements/file/ee23e018-00c3-41cd-9d1e-440c9e01d67b/] "In January 2019, PVH added Xinjiang Province to our Restricted Jurisdiction List, which can be found in our Corporate Responsibility Supply Chain Guidelines. Under the Policy, we do not, and prohibit our licensees from, producing finished goods in Xinjiang." [PVH's response, 17 March 2020: https://www.business-humanrights.org/en/latest-news/pvhs-response-2/ ' see also AUSMSA20: https://modernslaveryregister.gov.au/statements/file/ee23e018-00c3-41cd-9d1e-440c9e01d67b/] "We believe that remediation best serves the interests of workers by enabling the supplier to develop safe, compliant and respectful workplaces. We engage factory managers in an open discussion on the findings, exploring root causes, and support them in developing corrective action plans. In addition, we meet with our suppliers between audits to review their progress in implementing remediation activities and to provide further guidance. Continuous engagement with suppliers on their progress in addressing forced and involuntary labor risks helps us ensure the effectiveness of our program. We also reward those business partners that adopt and implement our standards and policies with continued business." [AUSMSA20: https://modernslaveryregister.gov.au/statements/file/ee23e018-00c3-41cd-9d1e-440c9e01d67b/] "PVH takes its role in addressing this issue seriously and will continue to work with industry partners, civil society and government on this matter." [PVH's response, 17 March 2020: https://www.business-humanrights.org/en/latest-news/pvhs-response-2/]8 "This situation is extremely complex. Feasible, comprehensive, and sustainable solu< tions will require industry, civil society and government to participate willingly in open and honest dialogue. We continue to assess how to leverage our networks most effectively and work with our partners to uphold international labor standards given the current situation in the region and are utilizing expert guidance by analyzing the situation through the lens of the United Nations (UN) Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. PVH is also collaborating with industry associations including American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA), Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA), National Retail Federation (NRF), U.S. Fashion Industry Association (USFIA), and Footwear Distributors & Retailers of America (FDRA) on this matter. PVH and its affiliated brands are in full support of the views expressed in the Joint Statement issued by these associations. PVH takes its role in addressing this issue seriously and will continue to work with industry partners, civil society and government on this matter." [PVH's response, 17 March 2020: https://www.business-humanrights.org/en/latest-news/pvhs-response-2/] "We participate in multi-stakeholder initiatives that help us to evaluate and address the risk of forced and involuntary labor in our industry and supply chains. PVH is a member of several industry associations and programs that are dedicated to protecting workers rights, including the prevention of forced and involuntary labor, such as the Responsible Labor Initiative (RLI), American Apparel & Footwear Association, the Accord on Fire and Building Safety in Bangladesh, the United States Council for International Business, and the Better Work Programme." [AUSMSA20: https://modernslaveryregister.gov.au/statements/file/ee23e018-00c3-41cd-9d1e-440c9e01d67b/] "We also consult third-party resources and databases, and also engage in other research, utilize consultants and engage with members of civil society to evaluate forced and involuntary labor risks." [AUSMSA20: https://modernslaveryregister.gov.au/statements/file/ee23e018-00c3-41cd-9d1e-440c9e01d67b/] "Consistent with this action, PVH is working in partnership with our suppliers and is engaged in industry conversations on traceability and verification tools and approaches to ensure that our supply chain has no exposure to Xinjiang." [CWS: https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwjK3rXVnr71AhUSQkEAHbqaCLUQFnoECAQQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tweedekamer.nl%2Fdownloads%2Fdocument%3Fid%3Dbcbf93b6-28fb-432d-9a04-5c13ba138aed%26title%3DPosition%2520paper%2520Tommy%2520Hilfiger%2520t.b.v.%2520hoorzitting%2Frondetafelgesprek%2520Ketenimpact%2520Oeigoerse%2520dwangarbeid%2520d.d.%252025%2520november%25202020.pdf&usg=AOvVaw3-u8oIrKgmHf8syOPXdQ7y] 8Qinghai Gaojing Solar Technology Co., Ltd. Rwmؚof*Y3yb gPlQSlOwner 1^Nؚof*Y3yb gPlQS [institution]. [Source: https://www.qcc.com/firm/6098280fb813bda9fa2e41065979bab2.html]Ralph Lauren CorporationRLjOwner 1 The Vanguard Group, Inc. (9.94%) [institution]. Owner 2 Barrow, Hanley Mewhinney & Strauss, LLC (9.56%) [institution]. Owner 3 Blackrock Inc. (9.18%) [institution]. Owner 4 JP Morgan Chase & Company (7.40%) [institution]. Owner 5 Price (T.Rowe) Associates Inc (4.22%) [institution]. [Source: www.uk.finance.yahoo.com/quote/RL/holders?p=RL&.tsrc=fin-srch]"We are deeply troubled by the reports of forced labor in and from Xinjiang" [CWS: https://corporate.ralphlauren.com/pr_200730_StatementOnXinjiang.html]"Beyond increased due diligence, unannounced audits and close monitoring of our suppliers, we are committed to working with our industry to advocate for a successful, sustainable solution to eradicate forced labor and other human rights violations from global supply chains." [CWS: https://corporate.ralphlauren.com/pr_200730_StatementOnXinjiang.html] "Our suppliers are prohibited from using any cotton grown in the Xinjiang region" [CWS: https://corporate.ralphlauren.com/pr_200730_StatementOnXinjiang.html]"we are working with our partners and other brands to identify an effective solution for raw material traceability and verification at the fiber level to ensure that the materials we use in our products are responsibly sourced...We support the stance and actions expressed in the Joint Statements issued by our industry associations, including the American Apparel & Footwear Association, Retail Industry Leaders Association, National Retail Federation and U.S. Fashion Industry Association, and we continue to partner with these groups, industry experts and other organizations to address this critical issue. " [CWS: ht< tps://corporate.ralphlauren.com/pr_200730_StatementOnXinjiang.html] "RLC is engaged with the industry to advocate for and develop successful, sustainable solutions to eradicate forced labor and other human rights violations from global supply chains. We leverage our membership in various industry associations such as the American Apparel and Footwear Association ( AAFA ), US Fashion Industry Association ( USFIA ), and Businesses for Social Responsibility ( BSR ) to inform us of risks. Notably, we belong to the Joint AAFA/NRF/RILA/USFIA Forced Labor Working Group (FLWG). Additionally, RLC is a signatory to the AAFA and Fair Labor Association s Commitment to Responsible Recruitment, a proactive industry effort which seeks to address potential forced labor risks for migrant workers in the global supply chain" [AUSMSA21: https://modernslaveryregister.gov.au/statements/file/1256427b-a70a-4f07-ad73-fc2985ebca84/] "As part of our long-term, global supply chain strategy, we continue to diversify our sourcing locations and prioritize responsibly sourced materials to create a more agile and sustainable supply chain." [CWS, https://corporate.ralphlauren.com/pr_200730_StatementOnXinjiang.html] ReneSola Ltd.SOLUOwner 1 Shah Capital Management (16.65%) [institution]. Owner 2 Invesco Ltd. (10.68%) [institution]. Owner 3 State Street Corporation (2.35%) [institution]. Owner 4 Marshall Wace Asia Ltd (0.95%) [institution]. Owner 5 JP Morgan Chase & Company (0.59%) [institution]. [Source: www.uk.finance.yahoo.com/quote/SOL/holders?p=SOL&.tsrc=fin-srch]Robert Bosch GmbHBOSCHLTDOwner 1 Robert Bosch Stiftung GmbH (94%) [institution]. Owner 2 ERBO II GmbH/Bosch family (5%) [individual]. Owner 3 Robert Bosch GmbH (1%) [institution]. [Source: www.bosch.com/company/our-figures/]"We are constantly working on human rights' due diligences in-line with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights" [UNSRCOMM, 05 May 2021: https://spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBase/DownLoadFile?gId=36198] "on-site inspections are an essential component in the assessment of our suppliers. CSR quick scans are based on a checklist of specific criteria relating to environmental protection, occupational health and safety, and human rights. Similarly, CSR drill-deep assessments are used mainly in potentially high-risk regions or industries, or when there are any specific indications of impropriety." [UNSRCOMM, 05 May 2021: https://spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBase/DownLoadFile?gId=36198] "we appreciate your engagement on addressing the importance of human rights worldwide" [UNSRCOMM, 05 May 2021: https://spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBase/DownLoadFile?gId=36198] Ryohin Keikaku Co., Ltd.7453.TOwner 1 The Master Trust Bank of Japan, Ltd. Trust account (9.85%) [institution]. Owner 2 Custody Bank of Japan, Ltd. Trust account (8.73%) [institution]. Owner 3 Custody Bank of Japan, Ltd. Trust account (4.08%) [institution]. Owner 4 Mitsubishi Corporation (3.92%) [institution]. Owner 5 SMBC Nikko Securities Inc. (2.62%) [institution]. [Source: www.ryohin-keikaku.jp/eng/ir/stock_info/]"We are deeply concerned about the various reports and news coverages on forced labor and ethnic minority discrimination in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region." [Ryohin Keikaku's response: https://media.business-humanrights.org/media/documents/210301_oT;uVT{_ENG.pdf]  We have been paying attention to the various reports and news coverages regarding the the allegations on forced labor and ethnic minority discrimination in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region [UNSRCOMM, 14 May 2021: https://spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBase/DownLoadFile?gId=36201] "However, it continues to advertise 'Xinjiang cotton' products [https://www.muji.com/hk-en/campaign/19ss/garment.html]"for the contract factories that produce MUJI products, we regularly arrange onsite factory audits carried out by third- party organizations... Further, we carry out continuous monitoring, such as asking for the submission of evidence where the remedial actions are taken" [Ryohin Keikaku's response: https://media.business-humanrights.org/media/documents/210301_oT;uVT{_ENG.pdf] "We also recently conducted enhanced due diligence for factories in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, with whom we are indirectly related through our supply chain. While paying attention to various reports and news coverages, we have carried out this due diligence prudently and extensively following the guidance issued by international organizations and various national governments, including the U.S. government s Xinjiang Supply Chain Business Advisory and the OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Business Conduct. We also commissioned an independent audit organization to conduct onsite audits for the due diligence." [Ryohin Keikaku's response: https://media.business-humanrights.org/media/documents/210301_oT;uVT{_ENG.pdf] "in order to prevent human rights abuses in our supply chain, we will rigorously engage with other companies in our supply chain to further improve their working environment, and will continue to carefully gather information and appropriately implement due diligence and any oth< er measures." [Ryohin Keikaku's response: https://media.business-humanrights.org/media/documents/210301_oT;uVT{_ENG.pdf]  We have been paying attention to the various reports and news coverages regarding the the allegations on forced labor and ethnic minority discrimination in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Under this situation, in order to increase transparency of our supply chain and prevent any human rights abuse including forced labor in our supply chain, we are implementing the following measures& we regularly arrange onsite factory audits carried out by third-party organizations [UNSRCOMM, 14 May 2021: https://spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBase/DownLoadFile?gId=36201]  all the cotton and yarn used by MUJI has obtained an international organic certification confirmed by a third-party organization, the GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard). We recognize that this certification verifies the source of our suppliers cottonn and seeks to ensure the compliance with labor standards stipulated by the International Labor Organization (ILO) through annual audits by independent organizations as commissioned by us. [UNSRCOMM, 14 May 2021: https://spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBase/DownLoadFile?gId=36201]  We also recently conducted enhanced due diligence for all the farms and ginning factories, with which we recognize, to the best of our knowledge, that we are indirectly related through our supply chain in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region . [UNSRCOMM, 14 May 2021: https://spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBase/DownLoadFile?gId=36201]  We are aware that some governments and international organizations, including the United States and European Union, are taking various measures such as economic sanctions against certain individuals and entities alleged to have been involved in human rights violations in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, and then we are working to ensure compliance with such laws and regulations. We will py close attention to future movement s and will continue to appropriately comply with relevant laws and regulations. [UNSRCOMM, 14 May 2021: https://spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBase/DownLoadFile?gId=36201] "We asked an independent audit organization to conduct due diligence on the factory in Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region which is indirectly related to us through the supply chain. As a result, no serious problems have been identified at this time, except for correctable findings." [Japanese Companies Links to Forced Labor in Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region and Corporate Responsibility, 08 April 2021: https://hrn.or.jp/eng/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/d2bf42ace8fdfc36f7d41d32715bffd3.pdf]l"In cases that any non-compliance is detected, we require our business partner factories to take immediate remedial actions. With regard to the implementation of such remedial actions, we ask them to establish an effective program to solve the issues." [Ryohin Keikaku's response: https://media.business-humanrights.org/media/documents/210301_oT;uVT{_ENG.pdf] "in order to prevent human rights abuses in our supply chain, we will rigorously engage with other companies in our supply chain to further improve their working environment, and will continue to carefully gather information and appropriately implement due diligence and any other measures." [Ryohin Keikaku's response: https://media.business-humanrights.org/media/documents/210301_oT;uVT{_ENG.pdf]  In cases that any non-compliance is detected, we require our business partner factories to take immediate remedial actions. With regard to the implementation of such remedial actions, we ask them to establish an effective monitoring program to solve the issues. Furthermore, we carry out continuous monitoring, such as asking for the submission of evidence where the remedial actions are taken [UNSRCOMM, 14 May 2021: https://spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBase/DownLoadFile?gId=36201]  In order to further prevent human rights abuses in our supply chain, we will rigorously engage with other companies in our supply chain to further improve their working envi< ronment and will continue to carefully gather information and appropriately implement due diligence and any other measures . [UNSRCOMM, 14 May 2021: https://spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBase/DownLoadFile?gId=36201]  Thank you for sending your joint letter to us [UNSRCOMM, 14 May 2021: https://spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBase/DownLoadFile?gId=36201] :March 25 2021: Promotes use of Xinjiang cotton [https://www.forcedlabourfashion.org/forcedlabourfashion-cowards ; see also - Muji features Xinjiang cotton as Chinese netizens lash its rivals, 25 March 2021: https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Retail/Muji-features-Xinjiang-cotton-as-Chinese-netizens-lash-its-rivals] #s.Oliver Bernd Freier GmbH & Co. KGUnknown"Additional to auditing suppliers and manufacturers, we are increasingly sourcing cotton from more sustainable sources to further minimise the risk of sourcing cotton from forced labour. Apart from sourcing cotton under the  Cotton made in Africa model, we are also a member of the Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) and source cotton under the Organic Content Standard (OCS). In 2020, more than 70% of our cotton came from more sustainable sources. We are working towards reaching 100% in 2022." [Source: LCD17, 18 November 2021]"We are aware of the possibility for linkages to the region in the deeper supply chain and are working together with our suppliers to assure that both no production steps are being made in Xinjiang as well as no cotton is sourced from the region." [Source: LCD17, 18 November 2021]B"In an effort to further reduce the risk, we have shifted our supply chain in the past year and will remain to further do so. In this regard, we have stopped the direct business relationship with Jiangsu Lianfa Textile and our indirect business relationship with Weiqiao Textiles, as they are a subsidiary dying mill of a former core fabric supplier, Weiqiao, as well as Winnitex, a subsidiary of Texhong. For our business relationship with the manufacturer Masterindo Jaya Abadi, we purchased one style through the BCI model in the past year." [Source: LCD17, 18 November 2021]+SAIC Motor Corporation Limited Nwm}lfƖVN gPlQS 600104.SHOwner 1 Nwm}lf]NƖV ;`lQS (67.66%) [institution]. Owner 2 NwmVEƖV gPlQS (3.58%) [institution]. Owner 3Íۏ}lfƖV gPlQS (3.54%) [institution]. Owner 4/n-N.Y~{ gPlQS (3.39%) [insitution]. Owner 5-NV8RёN gPlQS (2.99%) [institution]. [Source: https://www.qcc.com/firm/36b18225f91d3e3f1069f50f8e3f97d7.html]Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. 005930.KSpOwner 1 National Pension Service of Korea (8.69%) [institution]. Owner 2 Samsung Life Insurance Co., Ltd. (8.51%) [institution]. Owner 3 Samsung C&T Corporation (5.01%) [institution]. Owner 4 Ra Hee Hong 2.30(%) [individual]. Owner 5 The Vanguard Group, Inc. (1.92%) [institution]. [Source: www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/SAMSUNG-ELECTRONICS-CO--4000986/company/] "We have been in contact with RBA members and can report that companies are conducting due diligence and investigations in their supply chains. We are working with our member companies to conduct rigorous due diligence in line with international standards and by leveraging the collective expertise of members and outside expert groups" [RBA Statement on Recent Report Related to Ethnic Minority Workers in China, 13 March 2020: http://www.responsiblebusiness.org/news/statement/]  we investigate such matters thoroughly. We rigorously monitor compliance in our facilities, consult outside experts and regularly examine our working practices to identify areas for further improvement [UNSRCOMM, 10 May 2021: https://spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBase/DownLoadFile?gId=36201]  We regularly monitor our suppliers in accordance with RBA s verification standards to identify issues and make necessary improvements. We use the RBA on-site audit protocols to identify the working environment risks in labor, health and safety, environment, business ethics, and management systems so we can implement corrective action plans [UNSRCOMM, 10 May 2021: https://spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBase/DownLoadFile?gId=36201]  With RBA s assistance and in addition to our normal auditing programs, Samsung conducted rigorous due diligence in line with the international standards related to this matter but found no evidence of forced labor in the manufacturing of Samsung products. We know, however, that the current due diligence process on human rights and forced labor may not be perfect. Therefore, Samsung helps suppliers to manage their human rights and work environment risks in accordance with global standards through various channels of grievance handling and training, along with on-site audits, 3rd party audits and special audits on forced labor . [UNSRCOMM, 10 May 2021: https://spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBase/DownLoadFile?gId=36201] "In 2019, we conducted a special investigation of forced labour claims, where issues regarding work environ< ments and migrant workers were raised. From January to April 2020, we visited 26 local suppliers to provide customised consulting to address vulnerabilities and follow up on status improvement measures." [AUSMSA20: https://modernslaveryregister.gov.au/statements/file/a6ff96bb-bace-4aa7-ad1f-23ea71139c46/] "This section is a summary of the key activities Samsung and SEAU have undertaken to assess and address modern slavery risks during the reporting period. During the reporting period, Samsung has.. Conducted special supplier audits on child labour and forced labour." [AUSMSA20: https://modernslaveryregister.gov.au/statements/file/a6ff96bb-bace-4aa7-ad1f-23ea71139c46/] "The RBA also continues to meet with government representatives, members of the business community, and other stakeholders to better understand the situation and act collaboratively to find solutions while avoiding unintended consequences for the workers in global supply chains." [RBA Statement on Recent Report Related to Ethnic Minority Workers in China, 13 March 2020: http://www.responsiblebusiness.org/news/statement/]  Thank you or your letter (AL OTH 148/2021), dates March 12, 2021 to Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. ( Samsung ) and for reaching out to us [UNSRCOMM, 10 May 2021: https://spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBase/DownLoadFile?gId=36201] B"The RBA also continues to meet with government representatives, members of the business community, and other stakeholders to better understand the situation and act collaboratively to find solutions while avoiding unintended consequences for the workers in global supply chains." [RBA Statement on Recent Report Related to Ethnic Minority Workers in China, 13 March 2020: http://www.responsiblebusiness.org/news/statement/]  As a member of the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA)&  [UNSRCOMM, 10 May 2021: https://spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBase/DownLoadFile?gId=36201] "SenseTime Group Co., Ltd. FUonƖW gPlQS20.HKOwner 1 SB Investment Advisers (UK) Ltd. (14.2%) [institution]. Owner 2 Sensetalent Management Ltd. (11.6%) [institution]. Owner 3 Alibaba Group Holding Limited (7.24%) [institution]. Owner 4 Xiaoou Tang (5.68%). Owner 5 China State-Owned Enterprise Mixed Ownership Reform Fund (1.22%) [institution]. [Source: https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/SENSETIME-GROUP-INC-130945919/company/]"Xf 2021-12-11 VS_0We2021t^12g10e V"?eS^e \FUdlReQ@b -NVQ] YTSOON nUS0bN[NُNQ[NvsQcch:y:_pS[0bN:N勳Q[NvsQccke9hnc S fN[blQS9h,g'`v0ybSU\ N^S0R0W?elvq_T0FUdl/fHQvN]zfoNlQS RNSU\Sc~0#Nv^TNN&OtvN]zfb/gN^(u0bN(WT*Neb%Ne0qQbvT\OsQ| :NXT]cOs^I{0eP^0ygT Nv]\OlVTLNSU\_0VFURZPQ勳Q[T~N[ /f2kRKNjUO`evL_ bN:_pb[dklQS]/TRvsQ^%`Hh v^\NTeOcygl NnxO_lQs^0lQckv[_0N]zfTpeW[Sb/gvzfga^(u/fN{|ybSU\vR \~>yO&^egfY[hQO0u;mO)R0HescGS0sX9eUI{y)R0lQS(WAIƉRg0:ghVƉɉ0ꁨRSc6RI{b/g N\R'YbeQ bNmOAIK~vN~ޘ NUO; c NObN\P Nek S hQXTfRRlb܀V :N[7bcOfO(vNTT gR0bN gO_lQS~%\~~OceP^b OlQS^'Y[7b0T\OO4OThQSOXT])Rv0m3W^NS[lzfyb gPlQS" ["Solemn statement on being included in the "Entity List" by the U.S. Department of Commerce. We have noticed news reports that HuaAntai have been included in the "Entity List" by the U.S. Department of Commerce. HuaAntai is committed to the research and development of AI artificial intelligence technology, has many industrial application landing solutions for smart scenarios, and has multi-modal AI deep learning core technologies. All technologies come from Hua'antai's independent research and development, with independent intellectual property rights. Hua'antai adheres to legal and honest management, maintains friendly, open and win-win cooperation with ecological partners, and provides employees with an equal, healthy and positive working atmosphere and career development path. The US Department of Commerce made this decision in disregard of the facts, and we strongly protest against its decision! In this regard, we have launched relevant emergency plans and will maintain active communication with all parties to ensure fair and just treatment. The application of artificial intelligence and digital technology is the trend of human science and technology development, which will bring more benefits such as security, convenience, efficiency, and environmental improvement to society. We will increase investment in AI video analysis, machine vision, automatic control, and other technologies. We are convinced that AI empowers all industries to take off, and any obstruction will not stop us, but will make all employees more courageous to overcome difficulties, for the sake of success. Customers provide better products and services. We are confident that the company's operations will continue to maintain healthy growth and protect the interests of the company's customers, partners, and all employees. Shenzhen Huaantai Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd"] [OS: https://www.sohu.com/a/480205550_100235675]<Shenzhen Kepa Information Technology Co., Ltd. m3W^yiOo`b/g gPlQSM#259Owner1 m3W^ Oyb gPlQS [institution]. Owner 2 s/cwm. Owner 3ؚLk. Owner 4RgNS. [Source: https://www.qcc.com/firm/af7533e1b4e7f54c857684c9183bff17.html];Shenzhen Shenwang Vision Technology Co., Ltd. m3W^mQƉLuyb gPlQSM#071^Owner 1 NeQRybN gPlQS. [Source: https://www.qcc.com/firm/186c5d7744bafe0587b6cbd67836522d.html]:Shenzhen Yuntian Lifei Technology Co., Ltd. m3WN)YRޘb/gN gPlQSM#063.Owner 1 H[ (31.41%). Owner 2m3WNwmN)YRNbDTOON( gPTO) (10.69%) 0institution0. Owner 3 -N5uNS{v(b)CgbD-N_( gPTO) (6.03%)0institution0. Owner 4 swmN)YRNNSON{tTOON( gPTO) (3.96%)0institution0. Owner 5 m3WN)YRNNSON{tTOON( gPTO) (3.56%)0institution0. [Source: https://www.qcc.com/firm/123d9229cac3c505b4fbc86d57fd1046.html]i"N)YRޘ(W(feV^y [VFURReQ [SO TUS mh`TWa0N)YRޘ/fN[Nl{:gƉɉƋ+RvN]zfؚybON0ONh:y NvNegN)YRޘ%NyO[hQa cGS>yOlt4ls^ ُ/fVE>yOLvZPl0lQSvsQb/gT gRN N[NUOyr[le vv/f:NNf}Y~beuTeNlu}T"N[hQI{W,gCgv0 N:N V\eu)R(usNybcGS>yOltvce y:N OrNCgTؚybvc [hQ/fdv S͑hQ 0Vv@b\O@b:N9h,gl gNUON[Onc [hQ/fSSavv`abўT?eld_ vQvv1\/fn(uV[RϑSbS0O6ReuؚybON 4xOWeu3z[SU\v'Y}Y@\b" ["Urumqi Tianyao Weiye Information Technology Service Co., Ltd. President Jin Zhiqiang said that developing core technologies such as smart cities, promoting the application of modern technology products and big data methods, enhancing social security and improving social governance are all common practices in the international community. The company's related technologies and services are never aimed at any specific ethnic group, and the purpose is to better protect the basic rights and interests of people of all ethnic groups in Xinjiang, such as their life and property safety. He believes that the United States has falsely accused Xinjiang's measures to improve social governance by using modern technology as "infringement of human rights". and high-tech surveillance" is a blatant "double standard". What the United States has done has no factual basis at all, it is completely despicable malicious smearing and political manipulation, the purpose of which is to abuse state power to suppress and contain Xinjiang's high-tech Enterprises, damaging the good situation of Xinjiang's stable development. ] [OS: https://www.sohu.com/a/496629457_123753]Vardhman GroupVTL.NS*VF Corporation (inc. The North Face, Inc.)VFCjOwner 1 PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (20.00%) [institution]. Owner 2 The Vanguard Group, Inc. (7.37%) [institution]. Owner 3 Northern Trust Corporation (6.39%) [institution]. Owner 4 Blackrock Inc. (6.29%) [institution]. Owner 5 State Street Corporation (4.16%) [institution]. [Source: www.uk.finance.yahoo.com/quote/VFC.VI/holders?p=VFC.VI&.tsrc=fin-srch]"We are disturbed by any reports of human rights violations anywhere in the world." [UKBEIS, 03 November 2020: https://committees.parliament.uk/writtenevidence/13180/pdf/] "Over the past several years, we enhanced our cotton traceability efforts to better identify third party suppliers that may be complicit in human rights abuses." [North Face/VF Corp's response, 17 March 2020: https://www.business-humanrights.org/en/latest-news/north-facevf-corps-response/] "We periodically conduct a corporate-wide human rights assessment to identify the salient human rights touchpoints throughout our global supply chain." [CWS: https://d1io3yog0oux5.cloudfront.net/vfc/files/documents/Sustainability/Resources/VF+Corporation+Human+Rights+Commitment+2019_12-6-19.pdf] "We verify compliance with our requirements through internal and third-party audits, including unannounced audits, as outlined in VF s Factory Audit Procedures." [CWS: https://d1io3yog0oux5.cloudfront.net/vfc/files/documents/Sustainability/Resources/VF+Corporation+Human+Rights+Commitment+2019_12-6-19.pdf] "we conduct ongoing human rights due diligence in line with the UN Guiding Principles and applicable OECD due diligence guidance. In conducting our due diligence, we partner with human rights experts and seek to incorporate the voices of those who may be impacted by our operations, including by listening to and working with their credible representatives." [CWS: https://d1io3yog0oux5.cloudfront.net/vfc/files/documents/Sustainability/Resources/VF+Corporation+Human+Rights+Commitment+2019_12-6-19.pdf] "VF's robust traceability program provides deep visibility within our supply chain, enabling us to identify areas needing attention or improvement. We continuously elevate supply chain transparency and have enhanced our cotton traceability efforts to better identify third-party suppliers and sub-suppliers of cotton fiber. This year we announced our new traceability efforts to b< etter identify third-party suppliers and sub-suppliers of cotton fiber. This year we announced our new traceability mapping data that provides even greater transparency within multiple tiers of our supply chain. We now publish traceability data for all Tier 1, subcontractor, nominated Tier 2, and a significant portion of our Tier 3 and Tier 4 suppliers online." [VF Corp statement: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fb5939c48d5415dcd8cb508/t/605d19ddf2197566e3da4689/1616714205945/VF+Statement+Cache.pdf ; statement reportedly withdrawn 25 March 2021 (see https://www.forcedlabourfashion.org/forcedlabourfashion-cowards)] "Over the past several years, we have enhanced our supply chain traceability efforts to better identify third-party suppliers, and sub-suppliers, at deep tiers within our extended supply chain. Our increased traceability diligence gives us visibility into Tier 3 and beyond including both the origination of raw materials and commodities. This increased awareness provides enhanced confidence that our upstream suppliers meet anduphold our social and environmental standards, inclusive of respect for human rights." [UKBEIS, 03 November 2020: https://committees.parliament.uk/writtenevidence/13180/pdf/] "Utilizing global risk analytics and geographic heat maps, we actively monitor geographies with reported increased human rights risks for indications of potential human rights violations, and we take steps to mitigate associated risks." [UKBEIS, 03 November 2020: https://committees.parliament.uk/writtenevidence/13180/pdf/] "All VF facilities and the third-party supplier factories we contract with are audited on an annual basis against our Global Compliance Principles. These audits cover a range of compliance areas, including labor practices, a complete assessment of forced labor indicators, payroll and wage practices, social benefits, work hours, workingenvironment, subcontracting, and dormitories. VF s traceability program offers visibility into virtually every supply chain aspect of key raw materials, including cotton. This enables us to identify areas needing attention or improvement." [UKBEIS, 03 November 2020: https://committees.parliament.uk/writtenevidence/13180/pdf/] Y"Thank you for your letter dated 16 October 2020, regarding the Australian Strategic Policy Institute s (ASPI) recent report,  Uyghurs for Sale. We appreciate the opportunity to respond on behalf of VF Corporation ( VF ) and our The North Face brand." [UKBEIS, 03 November 2020: https://committees.parliament.uk/writtenevidence/13180/pdf/] Has lobbied about the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act [Lobbying Widespread on Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act, 20 November 2020: https://internationaltradetoday.com/news/2020/11/30/Lobbying-Widespread-on-Uyghur-Forced-Labor-Prevention-Act-2011300034] &"We are committed to continued engagement with a variety of stakeholders, including civil society, human and environmental rights organizations, government officials, consumers, employees, suppliers and supply chain workers to regularly assess the impacts of those changes on our human rights programs." [CWS: https://d1io3yog0oux5.cloudfront.net/vfc/files/documents/Sustainability/Resources/VF+Corporation+Human+Rights+Commitment+2019_12-6-19.pdf] "We have partnered with the UN s International Labour Organization and its Better Work Program to leverage their monitoring of human rights issues around the world and to create best-in-class solutions to help drive the type of systemic change we believe is needed." [UKBEIS, 03 November 2020: https://committees.parliament.uk/writtenevidence/13180/pdf/] March 27 2021: New statement reportedly uploaded (https://www.forcedlabourfashion.org/forcedlabourfashion-cowards) [CWS: https://d1io3yog0oux5.cloudfront.net/vfc/files/pages/vfc/db/436/description/XUARGlobalComplainceStmt.pdf] April 1 2021: Acknoweldges withdrawal and republish of statement in a letter (https://www.forcedlabourfashion.org/forcedlabourfashion-cowards). [Letter: https://www.workersrights.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/VF-ltr-to-S-Nova-WRC-20210401.pdf]7Victoria's Secret & Co. (former subsidiary of L Brands)VSCOFOwner 1 Lone Pine Capital Llc (9.72%) [institution]. Owner 2 The Vanguard Group, Inc. (9.66%) [institution]. Owner 3 Blackrock Inc. (7.61%) [institution]. Owner 4 Windacre Partnership LLC (6.99%) [institution]. Owner 5 FMR, LLC (6.55%) [institution]. [Source: www.uk.finance.yahoo.com/quote/VSCO/holders?p=VSCO&.tsrc=fin-srch]"on the extent to which businesses based in the UK are making use of the< forced labour of Uyghurs in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR) of China." [UKBEIS, 03 November 2020: https://committees.parliament.uk/writtenevidence/13172/pdf/] "In 2019, we took immediate action to evaluate our factory database which confirmed that no production of our finished goods occurs in the XUAR... After a thorough review of our supply chain, we do not have any direct links to the XUAR, and to our knowledge, having conducted extensive diligence, we do not have indirect links to the XUAR." [UKBEIS, 03 November 2020: https://committees.parliament.uk/writtenevidence/13172/pdf/] "After a thorough review of our supply chain, we do not have any direct links to the XUAR, and to our knowledge, having conducted extensive diligence, we do not have indirect links to the XUAR. The steps we are taking to ensure visibility to our supply chain are as follows: Since 2019, we have been using Sourcemap, a supply chain mapping software that enables us to trace our products to the source. That, combined with the fact that our finished goods suppliers must use our approved sub-suppliers, provides additional transparency into our apparel supply chain. We require all of our suppliers to certify that they have received, read and understand our no forced labour policy, including the prohibition on the use of cotton from the XUAR and any other form of forced labour and we conduct regular re-certification processes. We have a comprehensive forced labour audit procedure in our social compliance audit process to ensure we do not have any forced labour from the XUAR in any production factories through direct or indirect hiring, including workers who may have been transferred to other locations. A specialized risk assessment procedure has been developed to ensure any potential indicators of forced labour can be identified and addressed at the time of audit for factories with higher risks of human trafficking and forced labour, such as those with foreign and domestic migrant workers. In addition, we have a separate online system to manage L Brands social compliance program that allows our suppliers, auditors and associates to access critical information such as policies, guidance tools, supplier/factory information, audit reports, corrective action plans and remediation status at any time. We review this supplier/factory information with our sourcing partners on a regular basis to maintain visibility on sourcing strategies and facilitate areas where additional due diligence may be required to minimize risk." [UKBEIS, 03 November 2020: https://committees.parliament.uk/writtenevidence/13172/pdf/] "We have developed a Sourcing Country Policy to prevent the placement of production in an area where there are elevated human rights and supply chain risks. This policy helps ensure the additional due diligence is conducted with executive leadership oversight, providing visibility to sourcing strategies." [UKBEIS, 03 November 2020: https://committees.parliament.uk/writtenevidence/13172/pdf/] "To ensure compliance with our Supplier Code of Conduct and supply chain standards, we have implemented an internal audit process. To identify and evaluate the potential risks of human trafficking, slavery or violations of other local labour standards and/or those that may be unique to L Brands and our business, we conduct our own ongoing, internal verification of our product supply chain." [UKBEIS, 03 November 2020: https://committees.parliament.uk/writtenevidence/13172/pdf/] "prohibition on the use of cotton from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR)" [UKBEIS, 03 November 2020: https://committees.parliament.uk/writtenevidence/13172/pdf/] "We recently required all suppliers to certify that they have received, read and understand our no forced labor policy, including the prohibition on the use of cotton from Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, and any other form of forced labor." [Brand responses to Baptist World Aid Australia, 13 March 2021: https://baptistworldaid.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Uyghur_Forced_Labour_-_Brand_Responses.pdf] m"Thank you for the invitation to submit evidence to the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee" [UKBEIS, 03 November 2020: https://committees.parliament.uk/writtenevidence/13172/pdf/] "Thank you for giving us this opportunity to respond to your inquiry." [UNSRCOMM, 27 April 2021: https://spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBase/DownLoadFile?gId=36173] "In 2019, we took immediate action to evaluate our factory database which confirmed that no production of our finished goods occurs in the XUAR. Through this certification process we learned that we obtained a de minimis amount o< f cotton yarn from one supplier who has ties to the XUAR. Out of an abundance of caution, we ended our relationship with that supplier earlier this year. [UKBEIS, 03 November 2020: https://committees.parliament.uk/writtenevidence/13172/pdf/] D"In 2019, more than 800 L Brands associates who influence decisions in L Brands supply chain received a course called  Preventing Modern Slavery in Our Global Supply Chain to ensure they are aware of the risks of modern slavery in our supply chain, can recognize the warning signs and know what tools are available to report any concerns of forced labour or human trafficking in the supply chain. The training was developed in alignment with the ILO Indicators of Forced Labour." [UKBEIS, 03 November 2020: https://committees.parliament.uk/writtenevidence/13172/pdf/] June 21 2021: WSJ reports that L Brands has removed reference to Xinjiang in a statement (https://www.forcedlabourfashion.org/forcedlabourfashion-cowards) [WSJ: https://www.wsj.com/articles/north-face-owner-pulled-xinjiang-criticism-then-reinstated-it-11624200384]2Vivo Communication Technology Co., Ltd. ~lOyb gPlQShOwner 1 ~lc gPlQS [institution]. [Source: https://www.qcc.com/firm/128711d960e058c94018260562f690ac.html] Volkswagen AGVOW3Owner 1 Qatar Investment Authority (Investment Company) (11.20%) [institution]. Owner 2 Union Investment Privatfonds GmbH (2.36%) [institution]. Owner 3 The Vanguard Group, Inc. (2.32%) [institution]. Owner 4 Capital Research & Management Co. (World Investors) (1.89%) [institution]. Owner 5 DWS Investment GmbH (1.33%) [institution]. [Source: www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/VOLKSWAGEN-AG-436737/company/]4Acknowledges - "According to research by the ASPI, Uyghur workers are deployed throughout China under conditions that suggest the nature of forced labour as part of state placement programs& We take the allegations made against us by the ASPI very seriously. " [UNSRCOMM, 12 March 2021: https://spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBase/DownLoadFile?gId=36339] Denies - Volkswagen said it has no evidence of forced labor by its Xinjiang suppliers and is not aware of any aluminum from the region being used in its manufacturing or products. [Bloomberg's enquiry about the Horizon report, 8 April 2022: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-04-08/bmw-volkswagen-suppliers-face-scrutiny-over-ties-to-xinjiang#xj4y7vzkg] Acknowledges - "Natrlich missbilligen wir, was dort passiert." [Of course we disapprove of what's happening there.] [Volkswagen's Chief Executive Herbert Diess in an interview for Handelsbatt, 31 May 2022: https://www.handelsblatt.com/unternehmen/interview-mit-volkswagen-chef-herbert-diess-wir-koennen-nicht-nur-mit-demokratien-arbeiten/28381928.html] "100% of our 744 controlled companies in a total of 83 countries were audited as a result. The human rights risk assessment is largely based on a correlation of country and business-area risks& The completion of this analysis means that we have assessed our business units gross human- rights risks and can allocate these to the low, medium and high categories. This means we are also aware of those with a high gross risk. We have discussed the results with the companies and had the companies confirm them. All companies were then sent risk-specific measures that they need to implement by the end of 2021. The Volkswagen Group plans to monitor the high gross risk companies for their net risks in on-site visits from 2022 onwards. We continuously monitor the human rights situation in the markets in which we are active and refer in particular to the United Nations publicly available reports." [UNSRCOMM, 12 March 2021: https://spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBase/DownLoadFile?gId=36339] "The foundation for our sustainability management approach (which includes our human rights due diligence activities) is our Code of Conduct for business partners. The major process at our disposal for determining and monitoring conformance with our Code of Conduct for business partners and identifying sustainability risks (including human rights risks) is the sustainability rating (S-Rating). The S-Rating combines various risk analysis tools that enable due diligence, detailed below. Beyond the S-Rating we have created a human rights due diligence management system (HRDDMS) for the supply chain, comprising of a broader scope human rights risk management focus and a raw material specific due < diligence management system (RMDDMS) that focus on our 16 highest-risk raw materials. The RDDMS global rollout is in the process of being prepared and piloted. HRDD activities will focus on suppliers in countries with increased human rights risks." [UNSRCOMM, 12 March 2021: https://spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBase/DownLoadFile?gId=36339] "Supplier Human Rights Due Diligence Management System (HRDDMS): In 2020 a HRDDMS was conceived in alignment with the OECD 5 Steps and the UNGP. Currently in 2021 we are in the process of rolling out the approach, and preparing our global purchasing organisations to implement the system, which will entail systematic and widespread sensitisation of our suppliers for human rights due diligence. The HRDDMS globally aims to prevent human rights violations from occurring, detecting such human rights risks and violations and reacting in a systematic and structured manner." [UNSRCOMM, 12 March 2021: https://spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBase/DownLoadFile?gId=36339] The company said any allegations are immediately investigated and contracts will be terminated if issues can t be remedied. [Bloomberg's enquiry about the Horizon report, 8 April 2022: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-04-08/bmw-volkswagen-suppliers-face-scrutiny-over-ties-to-xinjiang#xj4y7vzkg]3The company said any allegations are immediately investigated and contracts will be terminated if issues can t be remedied. [Bloomberg's enquiry about the Horizon report, 8 April 2022: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-04-08/bmw-volkswagen-suppliers-face-scrutiny-over-ties-to-xinjiang#xj4y7vzkg]"We appreciate your interest in our activities in regards to business and human rights. Please find our explanations in the document attached." [UNSRCOMM, 12 March 2021: https://spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBase/DownLoadFile?gId=36339] $"Wir reisen dort hin, stellen wie berall auf der Welt sicher, dass unsere Arbeitsstandards durchgesetzt, kulturelle und religise Unterschiede respektiert werden. Ich glaube, dass die Prsenz der SAIC Volkswagen dazu fhrt, dass sich die Situation fr die Menschen verbessert." [We travel there,and like anywhere else in the world we ensure that our labour standards are abided by, and cultural and religious differences respected. I believe that the presence of SAIC Volkswagen leads to the situation improving for people.] [Volkswagen's Chief Executive Herbert Diess defends the company's Xinjiang operations in an interview for Handelsbatt, 31 May 2022: https://www.handelsblatt.com/unternehmen/interview-mit-volkswagen-chef-herbert-diess-wir-koennen-nicht-nur-mit-demokratien-arbeiten/28381928.html]!Vosges Group Co., Ltd. Z[eƖVN gPlQS 002083.SZOwner 1ؚ[NSc[NSU\ gPlQS (18.72%) [institution]. Owner 2ؚ[[ObD{tN gPlQS (4.96%) [insitution]. Owner 3Y[e5 (4.28%). Owner 4 NmWS~VvCgbDWёTOON gPTO (3.99%) [institution].USyZ (1.21%) [institution]. [Source: https://www.qcc.com/firm/0929d17fa0107ec4ceb0d747ecc2b603.html] WE Fashion7"WE Fashion stopped sourcing cotton from China s Xinjiang province over concerns about mass human rights abuses there - including forced labour by prisoners" [SYR19: https://www.wefashion.nl/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-WE-Default/default/dw266e8d8a/Landing%20pages/_static/we-care-about/2020_HL08/we-care-csr-report-2019-en.pdf] "We are writing to express our deep concern regarding the report from Sheffield Hallam University concerning the Uyghur minority being forced to work in the cotton fields and textile factories." [Source: LCD08, 16 November 2021]5"Through social audits we assess if factories follow the policy on forced labour set out in our Code of Conduct. Because we are aware that audits are not providing the full picture we want to dive deeper into our supply chain and work together with a local NGO to make sure forced labour is not part our supply our chain and to raise awareness on management and worker level." [SYR19: https://www.wefashion.nl/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-WE-Default/default/dw266e8d8a/Landing%20pages/_static/we-care-about/2020_HL08/we-care-csr-report-2019-en.pdf] "The ban on the use of cotton from Xinjiang is now part of the WE Code of Conduct." [SYR19: https://www.wefashion.nl/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-WE-Default/default/dw266e8d8a/Landing%20pages/_static/we-care-about/2020_HL08/we-care-csr-report-2019-en.pdf]"In addition, WE Fashion is a signatory of the Call To Action On Human Rights Abuses In The Uyghur Region In The Apparel And Textiles Sector. This is an agreement between brands and a coalition of civil society and trade unions, designed to prevent use of forced labour of Uyghur and other Turkic and Muslim-majority peoples. The Call to Action focusses on business relationships of WE with any supplier in China and globally that source inputs produced in the Uyghur Region, such as but not limited to fabric, yarn, or cotton, including production facilities located in the Uyghur Region making apparel and other cotton-based goods." [Source: LCD08, 16 November 2021]."WE Fashion stopped sourcing cotton from China s Xinjiang province over concerns about mass human rights abuses there - including forced labour by prisoners. The ban on the use of cotton from Xinjiang is now part of the WE Code of Conduct." [SYR19: https://www.wefashion.nl/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-WE-Default/defa< ult/dw266e8d8a/Landing%20pages/_static/we-care-about/2020_HL08/we-care-csr-report-2019-en.pdf]$Weiqiao Textile Co., Ltd. Oeh~~N gPlQS2698.HKOwner 1 q\NOehRNƖV gPlQS (63.45%) [institution]. Owner 2Brandes Investment Partners L.P. (3.75%) [institution]. Owner 3 The Boston Company Asset Management LLC (3.44%) [institution]. [Source: https://www.qcc.com/firm/51c1b0530d24def906ace8870bb9d247.html]0Wuxi Suntech Solar Power Co., Ltd. e!\_*Y35uR gPlQSOwner 1 _Ol. Owner 2 UOSCg. Owner 3_UY. Owner 4 Re. Owner 5 jl4lN. [Source:https://www.qcc.com/firm/385c38fb2368f9de4efca1ee0a71f17d.html]7Xiamen Meiya Pike Information Co., Ltd. S^NgyOo`N gPlQSM#027 300188.SZOwner 1 8l (16.62%). Owner 2Vbzfyb gPlQS (15.55%). Owner 3 NgVg (8.34%). Owner 4 RQ 3.81%). Owner 5 -NV^LN gPlQS--N'kRNg$Nt^[g_>emTW8RbDWё (1.61%). [Source:https://www.qcc.com/firm/dd0fdabc44dc008cf1f98a68fd28941e.html]NgysQNVFURReQ[SOnUSvf 2019t^10g8e S^NgyOo`N gPlQSN N{y  Ngy b lQS sQl0RVFUR萘[eQzlQ^\NgyI{-NVyblQSReQ[SOnUS0 Ngy/fTl~%vlQS Nvl͑;NxSSQ~Reb/gv^(u ~ǏNASt^vpKYeSc~Re b:NVQ5uP[pencSW4YON Q~zz[hQS'YpencOo`SN[0lQSv;N[7b:NVQT~Sl:gsQTL?egbl TNTT gRu[S(uvsQV[T0W:Svl_0lĉ0 lQSb gV[ONb/g-N_0ZSXT]\Oz0y^wbXN[]\Oz0y^w5uP[pencS] zb/g-N_I{xS:gg HQT[:N V[ĉR^@\Q͑poNON 0 V[ReWՋpON 0 V[wƋNCgORON 0lQSvoNNT~'YR:N;NxS0wQ g;NwƋNCg \ϑoNNTO^FU_N;N:NVQwQ g;NwƋNCgvON0lQSǑ-v;NMWYlxNNT:N(uWTFU(uWvvsQte:gT!jWW Sfbc'`:_ N~'YRO^FU:NVQSFU02018t^Neg lQSvcNVONǑ-volxNNTё`SlQSǑ-;`vkO^8^\0lQSv;N[7b(WVQ wmY.U6eeQ`Sk^8^\ ;N/f N&^N l~V[ShTSU\-NV[ N.Uё N0RlQS.U6eeQv1%0 ~ N@b ReQ[SOnUS NO[lQSve8^~%Nu[('`q_T0 Te [SSuv^:WΘilQS_N]cMRZPNvsQQY b gVQ;NwƋNCgNTvfNeHh0S_MR lQS~%S"R`QNRck8^ NRSU\`Ro}Y TyNR3zekcۏ0lQS(Wdka"^'YbDvsQlTsQ_ lQS\yb N[7b:N-N_0N~g:N[T0c~:N[7bR NyOlt4ls^0 gHe2TSbQrjI{ebZPQNpgQ!.s0lQS NX[(WNUO :_돳RR sa Te_N~ NAQNUO :_돳RR sa(WlQSQ萌TlQSvsQNR NSu0 00bNlQSvXT]-Ne gIle _N g\pele0^'YL](Wl_lĉvOb N (WV~S1rvo}YlV-NNvf[`N0qQ Tۏek0NNef[0RN[2WvMRlb/g f㉳QN1\Nv eP[N)YkN)YǏ_~kp03z[0[hQ0SU\0ۏekI{NCg_0RNEQRO lQS NX[(WNUOgkƉ'`0k0R"t^ǏN lQS]OSe~XT] Nvey)R[G0RVN lQS1\/fNNgZW:_vTvuuOObN f geglQS,{Nev4_PTSe.^vb0 00eSNSRReƉeuTeNls^I{EQRN gNCgv[‰N[ N@b NCgYe^7r N:Ncb n(u [SOnUS V SbSP6ReuONSU\04xOWeuA~c3z[ %N͑O[NONvSU\Cg %N͑_c[NXT]vRRCg %N͑_c[NeuTeNlvW,gNCg vQxyqNeu0Nu6RNSvrP[Α_N=\vw0 00bNckJTeSNSRR zsS\Pbkv`acedZGPOo` zsS\PbkWNZGPOo`[euONvetSbS NNO0ONUON*NeuleON0NUON*N-NNS?QsYMckSV[)RvNle \%NvZW[a_bNN[OOlMckSONTXT]vTlCgv ZWQ T`ONvetL_eN0R^[The unreasonable sanctions by the United States ignore the facts and have sinister intentions. Employee of Xinjiang Beidou Tongchuang Information Technology Co., Ltd. Fang Bo: My name is Fang Bo, from Dongxiang, and I am one of the partners of Xinjiang Beidou Tongchuang Information Technology Co., Ltd. As an enterprise legally registered, producing and operating in accordance with laws and regulations, we have always regarded respect for human nature and value as the company's value pursuit since its inception. Committed to the development of security technology in Xinjiang, we have made outstanding contributions to the fight against crime. The company does not have any "forced labour", and will never allow any "forced labor" to occur within the company and in the company's related business. Our company's employees consist of both Han and ethnic minorities. Under the protection of laws and regulations, the majority of employees learn from each other and make progress together in a good atmosphere of unity and friendship. They not only learned the cutting-edge technology in the field of security, but also solved the problem of employment, and their lives are prosperous day by day. Human rights such as stability, security, development, and progress are fully guaranteed, and the company does not have any discriminatory issues. Whenever the New Year is over, the company's labor union will give employees holiday benefits in a timely manner; if anyone encounters difficulties, the company is their strongest backing; if they are sick and hospitalized, the company will give them the first thoughtful greetings and timely greetings and help. The U.S. and Western anti-China forces ignore the objective fact that people of all ethnic groups in Xinjiang enjoy equal and full human rights, use the so-called "human rights teacher" as a cover, and abuse the "entity list" in an attempt to suppress and restrict the development of Xinjiang enterprises, undermine the prosperity and stability of Xinjiang, and seriously infringe upon enterprises right to development, seriously damaged the labor rights of employees and the basic human rights of people of all ethnic groups in Xinjiang. Everyone knows the wolf's ambition to disrupt Xinjiang and control China with Xinjiang. We urge the anti-China forces in the United States and the West to immediately stop maliciously spreading false information, and immediately stop the unreasonable suppression of Xinjiang enterpris< es based on false information! Do not underestimate the firm will of any Xinjiang national enterprise or any Chinese son or daughter to defend national interests and national dignity! We will definitely defend the legitimate rights and interests of the company and employees in accordance with the law, and resolutely fight your unreasonable actions to the end!] [OS: http://news.ts.cn/system/2021/12/12/036746962.shtml]. "blQSNhuQ6ROo`SONSR,{59:WmueS^O 2021t^10g28e NHS]Ne (WSN>NRv,{NAS]N:WmueS^O N blQSgbLcNofNSygT^ꁻl:SZQY0?e^vSS Nh2021t^7g9eVN OrNCg0ؚybvc :N1u6RvmQ[uQybOo`SONSXNQR ZWQ TeSNSRReN0R^" [Our company participated in the 59th press conference on Xinjiang-related issues on behalf of the sanctioned informatization enterprises in Xinjiang. At 9:00 am on October 28, 2021, at the 59th press conference on Xinjiang-related issues held in Beijing, our company Director Jing Shaohua actively responded to the call of the party committee and government of the autonomous region, speaking on behalf of the six Xinjiang technology and information companies that were sanctioned by the United States on July 9, 2021 for "violating human rights and high-tech surveillance". We expressed our commitment to resolutely fight the anti-China force in the United States and the West to the end!] [CWS: http://www.xjbdtc.com/?p=5&a=view&r=112 ]euSe TROo`yb gPlQSgbLcNofNSh:y VFUR\vQlQSReQ [SOnUS %N͑_c[NlQSThQSOXT]v)Rv0V[euybOo`SSU\vbўTSbS /fdv S͑hQ 0N N[f V9h,g N/fsQ_N[Twv _N N/fsQ_euvNCg /f\ck8^v~Nmy^?elS r^pbck8^NN ;xeuONTOo`SNNSU\ vQw[V 1\/fxyqNeu0O6R-NVvSU\0 [Jing Shaohua, executive director of Xinjiang Beidou Tongchuang Information Technology Co., Ltd., said the U.S. Department of Commerce's inclusion of his company on the "entity list" has seriously harmed the interests of the company and all employees. The US smearing and suppressing the development of science and technology informatization in Xinjiang is a blatant "double standard". He said: "It turns out that the United States does not care about facts and truth at all, nor does it care about human rights in Xinjiang, but to politicize the normal economic order, interfere with the normal industrial chain, and hinder the development of Xinjiang enterprises and information industries. Its real intention is to disrupt Xinjiang and contain China's development."] [OS: http://news.china.com.cn/txt/2021-10/28/content_77838609.htm],Xinjiang Daqo Energy Co., Ltd. eu'YhQenN gPlQSM#233 688303.SHOwner 1Daqo New Energy Corp. (79.57%) 0institution0. Owner 2͑^'YhQen gPlQS (1.13%) 0institution0. Owner 3_^y (1.01%). Owner 4_ (1.01%). Owner 5 -NёlQS-QNL--NёlQSeu'YhQ1SXT]SNyRgbeuM.UƖTDN{tR (0.88%) 0institution0. [Source: https://www.qcc.com/firm/92b5824decdf16bf68e3695e9d79e03d.html]Co-location [BDR28], Direct beneficiary [BRD49]. Cooperation in developing silicon labs. [CWS: http://www.xjdqsolar.com/about] <In a response to a request for comment, Daqo s representative for investor relations and board secretary, Kevin He, indicated that the labour placements ([ n) listed in Daqo s IPO document were  a very common subsidy scheme utilized by local governments globally. He claimed that in the context of their IPO,  placement was a mistranslation of [n, which he suggested is better understood as  helping to settle down (from another place) securely and peacefully. Furthermore, He indicated that with  Xinjiang being in a remote location, the availability of talent is generally limited, and the government provides employment related incentives and subsidies to attract skilled labor to work in the Xinjiang area. He said that Daqo s hiring process is entirely independent of the state and that Daqo has  NEVER participated in any poverty alleviation, surplus labour, or labour transfer programs of minority citizens. He reiterated that they only have 18 ethnic minority citizens working at their factory in Xinjiang. He further indicated that Daqo has zero tolerance for forced labour, has sent a formal statement articulating their policies to their suppliers, and has received written reassurance from their suppliers that they are not engaged in forced labour. He wrote,  We don t see any clear evidence of forced labor issue in their plants. 0BRD290. " eu'YhQen< N gPlQSsQNS[Vet6Rv%NckXf 2021t^07g15e 18:56 egn)Yq\Q 00яe VFURN@b mZOreu\peleNCg :N1u \eu'YhQenN gPlQSReQ [SOnUS aۏLet6R bN[dkh:y:_p$ahaTZWQS[ 00blQSf$N!klQ_Xfeu'YhQenN gPlQS NX[(WNUO :_돳RR sa Te_N~ N[_NUOv :_돳RR sa(WlQSQ0NSlQSvsQvO^ NSu0blQSTuQTuYvkNMOO^FUSQNXfTbfN :_ybk :_돳RR 0ybkǖcOz]0ybkgkƉTL:W'`pb R[OXT]TlCgv0bN@b gvO^FU]~{rbfN bN_Nl gSsNUOO^FU gݏS Nbvnc0blQSY~j`[FUNS_QR0_[e\L>yO#N 9h,g NX[(WNUO :_돳RR L:N0V?e^[bNv6Rl gNUON[Onc0 00O@bhTw ExeuNv^ N/fN*NRR[ƖWNN bNlQS[XT]v]\Ob gؚBl 8^wQYN[vS]05ulb:ghebvsQwƋTb v^(WhQbWTMb N\0blQSXT]/fǏ^:WSbXeQLv /fOlTlQS~{RRT T NNvRRbl0Oo`OGP0RR[hQkSuOb0>yOOy)RI{Cg)R NS[YeON0le`NO0eW[I{TyTlCgv _0RNEQR \͑TO0 00blQS(WNt^5gN~~NN!k'Yĉ!jvVQYbDNs:WS‰;mR _NNVQYZSO0Rs:W[0W[0;mRKNT bNbhQ ze RQƉlQ^0RNTQ hQNLuvNNSN w0R0 g_YV:Nu`SV NN0Rs:WvwmYbDN_N~~SegN a"bNYYdkf0WU\:ylQSv[E`Q0 00(Wdk bNNV?e^ `ON gNHNncyblQSX[(W :_돳RR `ONOVǏL?eKbkSbSeuIQONN ُ[hQ/fu_Y` g~S_cvN[/fVIQOONTVIQO^:W ُy_cN N)R]vL_w/fNNN;{" [Xinjiang Daqo Energy Co., Ltd.'s solemn statement on its opposition to the unreasonable sanctions of the United States. Recently, the US Department of Commerce has included Xinjiang Daxin Energy Co., Ltd. We express our strong indignation and firm opposition to the arbitrary and unreasonable sanctions! Our company has publicly stated twice that we do not have any "forced labor" phenomenon, and will not tolerate any "forced labor". The phenomenon occurs within the company and in the company-related supply chain. Our company has issued a statement and letter of commitment to every supplier in and outside Xinjiang, emphasizing the prohibition of "forced labor", child labor, discrimination and workplace Sexual harassment, and effectively protect the legitimate rights and interests of employees. All our suppliers have signed the letter of commitment, and we have not found any evidence that any supplier has violated the above commitments. Our company has always abided by the code of business ethics, faithfully fulfill social responsibilities, and there is no " Forced labor behavior. The U.S. government s sanctions against us have no factual basis. As we all know, the production of silicon material is not a labour-intensive. Our company has high requirements on the work skills of our employees. Usually, we need to have certain knowledge and skills in chemical, electrical or mechanical aspects, and can only be employed after comprehensive training. All employees of our company are recruited through market-based recruitment, and they all sign labour contracts with the company in accordance with the law. All legitimate rights and interests have been fully respected and guaranteed. Our company organized a large-scale on-site visit of domestic and foreign investors in May this year, and also invited domestic and foreign media to visit the site. After the event, we released the whole uncensored video to the Internet for people all over the world to see. Many overseas investors who could not be present in person due to the epidemic also sent emails, thanking us for being able to show the actual situation of the company so transparently. Here, we would like to ask the U.S. government, what evidence do you have alleging that there is "forced labour" in our company! Your attempt to suppress Xinjiang's photovoltaic industry through administrative means is completely wishful thinking. In the end, it must be the American photovoltaic companies and the American photovoltaic market that will be damaged. This kind of detriment to others and not oneself really makes the world laugh at it! "] [OS: http://news.ts.cn/system/2021/07/15/036661282.shtml ]. "[V@b6R 'YhQn,{N)YsSV^ylQSNvfnx[ :_돳RR ǑS[_v`^ [SOnUS ;N/fĉVlQS BlNNTnUS Nv[SOZPuae_VvsQ?e^蕄v TabNvMRl gvcTNUOVlQS.UNT _Nl gTVlQSǑ-NTQ0RVIQO^:W`ShQt]S bN N:NُO[lQSNRNuf>fq_T0" [In response to the so-called U.S. sanctions, Daqo Energy responded the next day: the company has always clearly adopted a zero-tolerance attitude towards "forced labor"; the "entity list" mainly regulates U.S. companies, requiring them to ask for the consent of the relevant US government departments in order to do business with entities on the list. We currently do not directly sell products to any US companies, nor do we purchase products from US companies; considering t< hat the US photovoltaic market accounts for about 10% of the world, we do not think this will have a significant impact on the company's business.] [OS: https://stock.stcn.com/djjd/202107/t20210702_3398643.html ]He further indicated that Daqo has zero tolerance for forced labour, has sent a formal statement articulating their policies to their suppliers, and has received written reassurance from their suppliers that they are not engaged in forced labour. He wrote,  We don t see any clear evidence of forced labor issue in their plants. 0BRD290blQSf$N!klQ_Xfeu'YhQenN gPlQS NX[(WNUO :_돳RR sa Te_N~ N[_NUOv :_돳RR sa(WlQSQ0NSlQSvsQvO^ NSu0blQSTuQTuYvkNMOO^FUSQNXfTbfN :_ybk :_돳RR 0ybkǖcOz]0ybkgkƉTL:W'`pb R[OXT]TlCgv0bN@b gvO^FU]~{rbfN bN_Nl gSsNUOO^FU gݏS Nbvnc0blQSY~j`[FUNS_QR0_[e\L>yO#N 9h,g NX[(WNUO :_돳RR L:N0V?e^[bNv6Rl gNUON[Onc [Our company has publicly stated twice: Xinjiang Daqin Energy Co., Ltd. does not have any "forced labor" phenomenon, and will not tolerate any "forced labor" phenomenon within the company and the company-related supply chain. Our company has issued a statement and letter of commitment to every supplier inside and outside Xinjiang, emphasizing the prohibition of "forced labor", the prohibition of child labor, the prohibition of discrimination and workplace sexual harassment, and the protection of the legitimate rights and interests of employees. All our suppliers have signed commitments, and we have not found any evidence of any breach of the above commitments. Our company has always abide by the code of business ethics, faithfully perform social responsibilities, and there is no "forced labor" behavior at all. The U.S. government's sanctions against us have no factual basis]0OS0http://news.ts.cn/system/2021/07/15/036661282.shtml =Xinjiang East Hope Nonferrous Metals Co., Ltd. euNe ^g grё^\ gPlQSOwner 1 NwmNvDN{t gPlQS 0institution0. Owner 2Ne ^gƖV gPlQS 0institution0. [Source: https://www.qcc.com/firm/4c0a8402ebc1149aec954d3cc69ebe2c.html] euNe ^g grё^\ gPlQSsQNS[Vet6Rv%NckXf 2021t^07g15e 18:55 egn)Yq\Q 006g23e VFURN@b mZOreu\peleNCg :N T \blQSReQ [SOnUS ۏL6R bNh:y:_p4#0ZWQS[ 00euNe ^g grё^\ gPlQSbz10t^eg Y~%NyO#N OlTĉ~% lQSЏL3z[ ~NmHevo}Y :NS_0Wz6eTO1\N\OQN!.s0 00blQS%NyOlQ_bXXT] OlNXT]~{RRT T v^%NyOOiy)RCgI{TyCg)R0 00blQS:NTeXT]cO3z[S`v6eeQegn 'YRXT]]~1uǏS6eeQ_vQl b:NOyvNN]N0blQSXT]s^GWgpeCSCQNl^ ܏܏ǏNNNMR6eeQ gvXT]pNNf NNXT]؏(W1\яvW^pNN?b0 00blQSyg9eUXT]vu;m1ZPNagN ^ g'YWL];mR-N_08nl0{t:WI{eS1ZPNe ~8^~~T{|eSO;mR ُ NN0N[NXT]vNYOu;m _NOXT](W]\Of[`Nu;m-N Nebۏek0 00VFUR@bv mZOreu\peleNCg [hQݏ̀N[ [hQ/f{_4Y{_>\v /fke9hncval0[dk blQS:_pBlezsS~ckZPlblQS\~~yc ڋO0ckl0ckIN vONeS (WTeXT]vqQ TRR N tvlX0WSU\}Y grNN :N>yO\OQev!.s [Xinjiang East Hope Nonferrous Metals Co., Ltd.'s solemn statement on opposing the unreasonable sanctions of the United States. On June 23, the US Department of Commerce placed our company on the "Entity List" under the name of "suspected violation of the human rights of ethnic minorities in Xinjiang" and imposed sanctions. We express strong condemnation and firm opposition! Since its establishment 10 years ago, Xinjiang East Hope Nonferrous Metals Co., Ltd. has always strictly abided by relevant national laws and regulations, and business ethics, fulfilled social responsibilities, and operated in compliance with laws and regulations. Our company strictly protects the legitimate rights and interests of employees of all ethnic groups. Based on the principle of equality, voluntariness, and consensus, we openly recruit employees to the society, sign labor contracts with employees in accordance with the law, and strictly perform the contract content to protect the labor remuneration rights of employees of all ethnic groups, the right to rest and to take vacation, the right to work safety and health protection, the right to obtain social insurance benefits and other rights. Our company provides a stable and reliable source of income for employees of all ethnic groups. Most of the employees have grown from farmers with meager income in the past to excellent industrial workers. The average monthly salary of our company's employees is several thousand yuan, which is far more than their previous income. Some employees have bought a car, and some employees have also bought a house in a nearby city. Our< company actively improves the living and entertainment conditions of employees. It has built large-scale employee activity centers, swimming pools, basketball courts and other cultural and entertainment facilities, and often organizes various cultural and sports activities, which not only enriches employees' spare time, but also enables employees to work, study and live. Continuous growth and progress. The so-called "suspected violation of the human rights of ethnic minorities in Xinjiang" by the US Department of Commerce is completely contrary to the facts, a complete lie, and baseless slander. In this regard, our company urges the United States to immediately correct its wrong practice! Our company will continue to uphold the corporate culture of "integrity, integrity and justice", and with the joint efforts of employees of all ethnic groups, we will confidently develop the non-ferrous industry and make new contributions to the society.] [OS: http://news.ts.cn/system/2021/07/15/036661284.shtml].0Important solar and aluminium supply chain actorFXinjiang GCL New Energy Materials Technology Co., Ltd. euOSkenPgeyb gPlQSM#235Owner 1_lς-NExNybSU\ gPlQS 0institution0. Owner 2_]-Ns^OSkNNGS~CgbDWё gPTO 0institution0. Owner 3)Y%m-NsJS[SON gPlQS 0institution0. [Source: https://www.qcc.com/firm/66b7b20e66d9b0b678f2413bad729a3e.html]9Subsidiary s 2.15 billion RMB contract with XPCC. [BDR30] euOSknPgeyb gPlQSsQNS[Vet6Rv%NckXf 2021t^07g15e 18:57 egn)Yq\Q 00яe VFURN mZOreu\peleNCg :NPS \blQSReQ [SOnUS %N͑_c[NblQSvXT)Rv %N͑q_TNONck8^vuN~%0[dk bNh:yZWQS[T%Nckb 00blQSEQR \͑RRv1\Na?a Onc 0-NNSNlqQTVRRl 0 ǏlQ_bX (Ws^I{?avW@x N NkN TXT]Ol~{RRT T XT]N g;NcMR~bkb~~{T TvCg)R0lQS g[Uv{t6R^ XT]\Oo`e0RRw0uNsXI{ hQ&{T 0-NNSNlqQTVRRl 0vsQlR0TeXT]NS T] Tl_G ]D6eeQkOS N~XT]]DpeCSCQ0lQS \͑\peleXT]ΘO`N` OvQ[YeON1u0 00blQSASRl͑9eUXT]u;msX N蕕bD^ NXT]lQ[ 24\eO^p4l g~5uƉ0e~Q~0zz0fl0mc?b0rzkSuI{sNu;meN^OhQ ؏^ g{t0kt0Qt:W0t:W0St[0RNSNt[0eP?b0ȉ[I{e0blQS gsNSYRS g0N[SSvleyrr܃T ؏:NXT]S>e]\OeR0 00VN NCg :NL^P[ NbKbkSbSeuIQONN YV(Weu6R  :_1YN  :_+V ُ NN_c[NblQSTONXT]v)Rv f/f%N͑ݏSVE8fĉRT^:W~NmSR 4xOWNhQtNN0O^0(Wdk bN:_pBlV?e^>e_8Q`~ zsS\Pbk[euIQOONv #alTet6R blQS\OYuۏNekǑSl_LRvCg)R[A solemn statement by Xinjiang GCL Energy Materials Technology Co., Ltd. against the unreasonable sanctions of the United States. Recently, the US Department of Commerce put our company on the "entity list" under the pretext of "suspecting violations of the human rights of ethnic minorities in Xinjiang", which has seriously damaged our company's reputation and interests, and seriously affected the normal production and operation of the company. In this regard, we express our firm opposition and solemn protest! Our company fully respects the employment wishes of the workers. According to the "Labor Law of the People's Republic of China", through open recruitment, on the basis of equality and voluntariness, we sign labor contracts with each employee in accordance with the law. Employees have the right to terminate or renew the contract in advance. The company has a sound management system, employees' rest time, labor load, production environment, etc., all comply with the relevant laws of the "Labor Law of the People's Republic of China". Employees of all ethnic groups enjoy equal pay for equal work, and their wages are relatively generous. Front-line employees are paid thousands of yuan. The company respects the customs and habits of ethnic minority employees and guarantees their freedom of religious belief. Our company attaches great importance to improving the living environment of employees, and has specially invested in the construction of employee apartments, 24-hour hot water supply, cable TV, wireless network, air conditioning, heating, laundry, independent toilets and other modern living facilities. There is also a basketball hall, badminton hall, tennis court, football field, billiard room, table tennis room, gym, reading room and other facilities. Our company has a modern multi-functional restaurant with rich and delicious ethnic specialties, and also provides working meal subsidies for employees. Under the guise of "human rights", the United States uses unscrupulous measures to suppress the photovoltaic industry in Xinjiang, in an attempt to create "forced unemployment" and "forced poverty" in Xinjiang, which not only harms the interests of our company and its employees, but also seriously violates international trade rules and market economy principles, damaging the global industry chain and supply chain. Here, we strongly urge the U.S. government to give up its bullying thinking, immediately stop slandering and unreasonable sanctions against Xinjiang PV companies, and our company will reserve the right to take further legal actions!] [OS:< http://news.ts.cn/system/2021/07/15/036661287.shtml]8Xinjiang Guannong Tomato Products Co., Ltd. euQQju6RT gPlQSlOwner 1 euQQg8N gPlQS [institution]. [Source: https://www.qcc.com/firm/d141384600084bd76fa2fc2b6f7d9644.html][partnership. XPCC Ownership. 0CWShttp://www.gntomato.com/index.html. http://www.gngf.cn/0 (important agriculture supply chain actorQXinjiang Joinworld Co., Ltd. (also known as Xinjiang Zhonghe Co., Ltd) euOTN gPlQSOwner 1 TBEA Co., Ltd. (28.3%) [institution]. Owner 2 Yunnan Bowin Technology Industry Co., Ltd. (7.52%) [institution]. Owner 3 E Fund Management Co., Ltd. (2.33%) [institution]. Owner 4 HuaAn Fund Management Co., Ltd. (2.3%) [institution]. Owner 5 Gree Electric Appliances, Inc. of Zhuhai (2.12%) [institution]. [Source: https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/XINJIANG-JOINWORLD-CO-LT-9059420/]Affiliation - 2019 article in the Corps Daily described Xinjiang Zhonghe's New Material Industry Base as "the first major project built by the Corps" [BP32]In an interview with Urumqi Radio and Television Financial Media on the subject [Chinese State Council's white paper on "Employment security in Xinjiang"], the deputy director of Xinjiang Zhonghe's Human Resources Department said that "the white paper describes how Xinjiang protects the basic rights of workers in accordance with the law, and this is what our company [Xinjiang Zhonghe] has been doing." [BP33]{In 2021, the XUAR recognised the Assistant to the General Manager of Xinjiang Zhonghe, Co., Ltd. as a "national unity and progress model individual" of the region, which is a recognition intended to reward leading players for implementing "the Party's ethnic policies" and promoting an "ideological great wall for safeguarding national unity and ethnic unity" in Xinjiang [BP32].7Xinjiang Junggar Cotton and Linen Co., Ltd. euQvV\h gPlQSM#086nOwner 1 euVtQQNSU\ƖV gPlQS [institution]. [Source: https://www.qcc.com/firm/bbbd331ad6828668c8d1f7d573d83844.html]co-location. [LCR21]JXinjiang Lianhai Chuangzhi Information Technology Co., Ltd. euTwmRzfOo`yb gPlQSmOwner 1SNTwmRzfOo`yb gPlQS 0institution0. [Source: https://www.qcc.com/firm/ad2acd48f42f947d2fc42b69517360ce.html]Registered with XPCC s market supervision body. [OS: https://www.qichamao.com/orgcompany/searchitemdtl/00e65a58d4962a320818cd305c5ce18c.html] Xinjiang Qingsong Building Materials and Chemicals (Group) Co., Ltd. euR~g^PgS](ƖV)N gPlQS and its joint venture Aral Qingsong Chemical Co., Ltd. ?b\R~gS] gP#NlQS 600425.SSOwner 1 XPCC (30.06%) [institution]. Owner 2 China Investment Corporation (2.47%) [institution]. Owner 3 China Asset Management Co., Ltd. (0.69%) [institution]. Owner 4 Da Cheng Fund Management Co., Ltd. (0.69%) [institution]. Owner 5 Harvest Fund Management Co., Ltd. (0.69%) [institution]. [Source: https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/XINJIANG-QINGSONG-BUILDIN-6498267/company/]3Ownership - one of XPCC's listed companies [BoRR22]The company s 2020 annual report states that it "has established a labour export relationship with the local government to solve the employment of local ethnic minorities" [BoRR22].AXinjiang Silk Road Huada Gene Technology Co., Ltd. euNNS'YWVyb gPlQSM#073^Owner 1 m3WNS'Yl;Syb gPlQS. 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